I shared this image last year, but it's too perfect for today's feast day and Advent. Our Lady falls to her knees in Adoration of Christ in her blessed womb... His light, the light we long for in Advent, is radiating out of her. She is truly full of grace, literally and spiritually. Let us … Continue reading December 12: The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Author: Ashlie
An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. - GK Chesterton
An Oregon Thanksgiving
A splendid time in Oregon! Although many moments of the trip were not photographed, I got to spend lots of time with people I loved, doing things that I love. Moments not pictured below: Mom and I upheld our tradition of watching A Muppet's Christmas Carol. Kelsi and I hit up Ixtapa and had good … Continue reading An Oregon Thanksgiving
Waiting.
Come, light our souls in constant flame To scatter darkness by your Name. O Jesus, through this passing night, Let your salvation be our light. Like virgins with their lamps in hand, We watch for you as here we stand. With oil of hope and lasting fire, We trust in you, our one desire. Make … Continue reading Waiting.
Giving Thanks + Oregon + 5 Months Down
Since I went to school on the east coast, I always stayed out in NY and had Thanksgiving with Josh's family. Of course, I loved being able to stay with Josh and get to know his family, but staying was always a little bitter sweet because I missed my family 3,000 miles away. Last year, … Continue reading Giving Thanks + Oregon + 5 Months Down
Last Winter. In ND. I’m ok with that.
Over the course of the last weeks, I look out my window each morning and toss up a little "Thank you, praise the Lord. No snow on the ground."Then last night I was woken up by a snow plow.at 2:15.in the a.m.Although it wasn't a ton of snow, I know we likely won't be seeing … Continue reading Last Winter. In ND. I’m ok with that.
Blooms
Just a moment ago my friend Jackie sent me this photo of some roses blooming outside of her house.It's almost November. In North Dakota. It's dropped below freezing numerous times.Perhaps a little gift from Our Lady? I think so.
4 Months Down
September was hard, but thankfully October went by with surprising quickness. I'm sure my trip to Orlando helped, as did Josh's two weekend morale trips to nearby by cities. Josh also ran a half marathon, which is exciting!So what does the 4 month mark bring? One thing that I finally feel I have a handle … Continue reading 4 Months Down
Wow!
so1. Christine and Amanda make videos with me and Christine is fantastic about editing and uploading them to dropbox for me/us.2. My friends do stuff like this:and this:Both courtesy of the marvelous Mrs. Melendez.And I got this email from John Gancarz:Hey Ashlie, How are you doing? How was your trip to Florida?!I bought a card for … Continue reading Wow!
Happy Golden Birthday, Josh!
Today my darling dearest turns 25 on October 25th - so it's his Golden Birthday! In theme loving fashion, I asked our family and friends to play along with the theme for the care packages and cards they would send him. Let me tell you...people brought their A-game. I'm sure Josh will take some pictures … Continue reading Happy Golden Birthday, Josh!
Orlando
My amazing mom and I took a trip to Orlando to celebrate my graduation from college last year 🙂 Really, I should have been taking her on a trip because she's the one who supported me through college. But she is one of the kindest, most generous, selfless people I know...and because of her goodness, … Continue reading Orlando
a dillightful adventure 