Nicole Lashbrook
The Gift
I remember one particular Christmas when at the tender age of 12, my aging grandmother presented me a gift.
The Talk
All birth control has the same effect, it suppresses the reproductive system. But it also suppresses the need for the hard conversation about healthy boundaries, the beauty of courtship, and the ability to accept God’s gift of fertility.
The Great Washing
Washing your hands was one way to prepare. Mind you, being able to eat the meal was never in question. The meal was waiting for you, you just needed to get ready.
Food: Cooking
If you follow this recipe often, your children will turn into young adults able to cook.
Victory in the End
Aunt Susie was the middle child of five born into a hardworking Irish/Swedish Chicago family in 1943. Her parents (my grandparents) held high standards and had high expectations for their children. Work hard, go to school, and have a steady job. Aunt Susie accomplished none of these goals.
A New Tradition
The year my older sister entered college; things changed. My father, who usually stayed out of my mother’s detailed plans, spoke up.
Straighten Your Crown: God’s Plan
Over the years I have learned that when things become difficult, my crown feels just off, it is because I am doing what I want, not what God wants of me.
Thanks, Mom!
I remember going to a friend’s first communion party and eating a cupcake decorated with a plastic figurine of Mary.