miscarriage, time, and hope

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How many kids do you have? How I think (and talk) about my miscarriage "How many kids do you have?" This seems like a straightforward question, but for those who have lost children, it is not. Do you include the children who have gone to heaven in that number? There are many nuances and sensitivities around this question. Here are some ways to think through it, from a mother who has experienced miscarriage herself. Read Here The powerful vocation of making a home "If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, go home and love your family," said Mother Teresa. She understood the connection between small acts of love and worldwide societal change. Here is some advice for responding to the great evils happening in our world that so often leave us feeling helpless and anxious. By Walker Lawson Read Here Lessons in hope from a Jane Austen heroine Jane Austen's Persuasion, on its very surface, could be described as "a British gentlelady's guide to winning back the naval captain you regret you spurned." But Austen is always working beneath the surface, and if we open ourselves to it, we can learn a few real lessons from main character Anne Elliot about the journey of hope in the final months of this Jubilee Year. By Emily Erwin Read Here Kairos, clocks, and motherly love The ancient Greeks had different, nuanced words for time: chronos refers to the sort of time measured by clocks, while kairos refers to "deep time" or Divine time, as some say. Here is a woman's experience of the rich freedom of Divine time in the vocation of motherhood. By Sarah Reardon Read Here Maybe your phone use has to do with dormant creativity in your fingers! Women, have you noticed how your hands and fingers move restlessly with your phone? The compulsive need to swipe and scroll, the urge to pick up, unlock, tap? Perhaps there is a dormant creativity in your fingers, says Leila Lawler. Women throughout history have given their hands to tasks and hobbies that occupy their hands. Maybe it's time to redirect that energy! By Leila Marie Lawler Read Here The Catholic origins of pumpkin spice The quintessential fall flavor comes to us courtesy of none other than one of the only four women doctors of the church, St. Hildegard of Bingen. By Caroline Perkins Read Here 11 recipes for the feast of St. John Paul II Celebrate the Feast of St. John Paul II with all the foods he loved! Here are 11 recipes, from his papal cream cake to classic Polish dishes like pierogis, gołąbki (cabbage rolls), kapusta, and more. About us Refine celebrates authentic, human flourishing through truth, beauty, and good living. From the trending to the timeless, Refine offers inspiring articles and the best advice in style, health, food, culture, relationships, and more. Refine your life. Refresh your soul. Refine | PO Box 3310 | Carmel, IN 46082 | (317) 669-6127 Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here. refinelife.co