Get real.
Are you for real? What is real? Why “Real” Catholic Mom? What makes me think I’m any more “real” than all the other amazing Catholic Moms out there? Well, absolutely nothing, actually. It’s just that “Real” Catholic Mom was more catchy than, say, “I-don’t-have-it-all-together-all-the-time-but-I-love-Jesus-Christ-and-His-Church-and-am-giving-authentic-Roman-Catholic-living-my-very-bestest-shot” Catholic Mom.
“Real” just means I have my ups and downs like everyone else, and I am try-, try-, trying again … and again … and … hopefully, keeping it real!
So, what else about me? I am absolutely in love with my Roman Catholic faith, my husband (HH) of nearly 10 years, and the 4 little souls (girl, girl, boy, girl) God has blessed us with thusfar. I’m determined (despite frequent failures) to put Christ first, my spouse second, my children third, and everything else after, which can be really tough while balancing work, activities, and helping with my husband’s lay apostolate.
So, in all humilty (’cause Lord knows I humiliate myself on a regular basis), I am on a Mission from God to live faithfully and joyfully – to figure out what it means to actually be a “Real Catholic Mom” – despite the legos I keep stepping on, the neverending food crumbs under the dining room table, the ”Veggie Tales” song that just won’t leave my head, and a slight perfectionist bent.
La vita e bella (life is beautiful) …. bloom where you’re planted … be NOT afraid … and, most importantly – Jesus Christ is Lord!!
