The First Date  The seeds of love were planted at first site before their first date. There wasn’t a doubt in Mark’s mind or heart that he would spend the rest of his life with the beautiful young woman sharing … Keep reading

I have two children, and I chose both of their birthdays.  By “chose their birthdays,” I don’t mean that my husband and intentionally tried to conceive nine months in advance of a date that we liked.   I mean that on … Keep reading

Coping with infertility is challenging, especially in this day and age when new reproductive procedures are making it easier to give birth to a biological child.  However, it is important that a couple ensures that whatever assistance they receive be … Keep reading

Sometimes I will be driving in the car, or tossing a salad for dinner, or even mindlessly putting on my socks (preferably the one pair I own without holes), and I stop and say to myself “Oh my goodness, Cheryl—you … Keep reading

One day last week when I was dropping my 4-year-old off at preschool, Trevor’s mom was dropping him off at the same time (funny how most daycare moms don’t actually have first names: she’s Trevor’s mom, I’m Vaughn’s mom, etc.). … Keep reading

This morning I opened a comment attached to an old post on one of my blogs, which came from a young woman, “Erin.”  Erin is in the middle of a heartbreaking decision, and because she says she reads Catholic websites … Keep reading

This weekend I had an opportunity to preview the upcoming “Family Movie Night” feature, Change of Plans (FOX, January 8 at 8 p.m. EST).  As I watched, I couldn’t help but compare this couple’s experiences with what my husband and … Keep reading

Whether you are interested in international adoption, or are just looking for a feel-good movie to share with your family on Saturday night, a great film is coming to FOX this coming Saturday, January 8.  “Change of Plans” will be … Keep reading

There was a woman I knew whom I admire very much because her life-giving choice made a huge difference in my family’s life and in the life of her child. This person suffered greatly from addictions, issues of abandonment and … Keep reading

Since all our extended family is out of town, we decided to have my son Peter’s baptism over Labor Day weekend.  He was due on August 15th, so it seemed like no problem. Until days went by after the due … Keep reading