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My Mom’s Wedding Dress

My Mom’s Wedding Dress

June 14, 2017November 8, 2017 by Bloumena

As our one-year wedding anniversary approaches, I’m reminiscing about the days leading up to our wedding. A special part of preparing for the wedding was making my Mom’s dress my own. I have always had…

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Seasons of Waiting

Seasons of Waiting

June 7, 2017November 8, 2017 by Bloumena

When I was thinking of starting a blog I came across a hand-lettered print that said, “When I wait you strengthen my heart.”  Psalm 27:14 says: “Wait, for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take…

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On Vulnerability

On Vulnerability

June 2, 2017 by Bloumena

I attended the Beloved: Blessed is She Retreat a few months ago.  The theme was based on Henrie Nouwen’s book Life of the Beloved. Each speaker covered a different topic on becoming the beloved: taken,…

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Why I’m a Stay-At-Home Wife

Why I’m a Stay-At-Home Wife

May 3, 2017July 17, 2017 by Bloumena

Our small apartment is my domestic monastery. I may not have a bell or children calling me on to the next activity, but what I do have is a rhythm to my day. Within this routine, I…

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On Hospitality & Community

On Hospitality & Community

April 23, 2017April 24, 2017 by Bloumena

One night as William and I were walking around our neighborhood, we saw a message written on the sidewalk. It said, “join us for free food and live music.” We decided to mark it on…

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Cultivating New Habits

Cultivating New Habits

April 6, 2017April 24, 2017 by Bloumena

I had always imagined that when I was an adult I would have a rich life of leisure. That leisure time would include thoughtful conversations with friends, hiking, reading, cooking, sewing, art, and writing. Spending…

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5 Things I Learned Eating No Refined Sugars

5 Things I Learned Eating No Refined Sugars

March 30, 2017April 24, 2017 by Bloumena

Over the past year, I have been making steps to gradually improve the quality of food I eat. My latest step is completely cutting out refined sugars. To keep things simple I try eating as many…

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On Suffering

On Suffering

October 11, 2016April 24, 2017 by Bloumena

Suffering can sometimes seem unfathomable. We ask ourselves why now? Why me? We each carry our own cross, we each at different moments of life encounter suffering, sometimes unimaginable suffering. More often than not its hidden…

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On Compassion

On Compassion

October 2, 2016April 24, 2017 by Bloumena

My new friend Lindsay reminds me of the type of person Beth Clark describes in the book Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption, she says: People who really want to make…

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On Surrender

On Surrender

September 3, 2016April 24, 2017 by Bloumena

Adjusting to this new life has not come easy. We didn’t know where we would live or what job William would be working at until just a few days before getting married. We decided to move…

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Welcome! My name is Bethany. I'm a newlywed, Catholic, and lover of truth. I'm married to William, the most kind, patient and intelligent man I know. I share reflections on our life and hope to inspire you along the way. I pray that my blog will strengthen your heart!

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