“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…”

I recently got back from a 3-day personal retreat at Pacem in Terris, a hermitage retreat center near St. Francis, MN. As has been my experience in years past, it was AMAZING. 3 days in the quiet woods to pray, reflect, read, sleep (SO much “holy rest”! ❤️😄), and experience the peace of body, mind, … More “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…”

Announcing… The Happy, Healthy, and Holy January Jumpstart!

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU? 🤷 If you want to be even the tiniest bit happier, healthier, and holier in 2024, this post is for you! 🥳 This month I’m running a 30-day “January Jumpstart” to help fellow Catholics get their 2024 started off on the right foot and I’d LOVE for you to join in … More Announcing… The Happy, Healthy, and Holy January Jumpstart!

Halloween 2023

Halloween is a pretty fun time for our family. Here are a few pictures from this year’s enjoyment of it. 🎃 😃 Would you appreciate some extra help and encouragement on your journey to happiness, health, and holiness? I’m here for you! CLICK HERE for some inspiration and a whole bunch of freebies to help you start living your … More Halloween 2023

BIRTHDAY BURPEES!

I ❤️ this CrossFit tradition… Celebrating someone’s birthday by doing burpees for every year of their life. 🥳 💪 For someone on the outside looking in, this might seem like a weird way to honor someone, but for a group that sweats together and pushes each other to their physical limits on a regular basis, … More BIRTHDAY BURPEES!

Not My Fastest 5K, But One I’m Definitely Proud Of!

If you listen carefully you can hear one of my kids yell, “You’re not an old man yet!” 😂 This past weekend I got to enjoy family, friends, tractors, funnel cake, and fresh sweet corn – all as a part of “Cascade Hometown Days” in the great state of Iowa! 🌽🐄😃 On Saturday morning I … More Not My Fastest 5K, But One I’m Definitely Proud Of!