Denise

Denise

My Father’s Cancer

My Father’s Cancer changed my life in many ways. It began 1971, when I was thirteen years old and in the 9th grade. The stomach cancer diagnosis came after months of troubles eating meals. The day of the surgery, I…

Chapter 5 – Compassion

The author tells the story of Sylvie de Toledo. Her sister died of a drug overdose leaving a young son behind. Sylvie’s parents decided to raise their grandson. This was difficult and challenging for the older couple to put their…

Chapter 4 – A Life of Endurance

We all face problems in life. Some a painful but short lived such as a car wreck or the flu. Other are long lasting such as cancer, broken relationships, or financial strains. These problems are more difficult because they require…

Chapter 2 – A Life of Joy

Gretchen Rubin wrote a book titled The Happiness Project. She lived a life of comfort with family, friends, a successful career, and good health. But she felt angry, insecure, and guilt-ridden. Her life lacked happiness. She decided to spend a…

Chapter 1 – A Life of Love

What is love? We talk about things we love. At Church we sing about the love of God. Then we drive home listening to radio songs about self-centered, one-sided, and hopeless love. We are obsessed with love, yet we rarely…

Ordo Amoris verses Love Your Neighbor

There is a discussion among multiple people concerning the proper Christian attitude towards immigrants. Among the debaters are J. D. Vance, Roy Stewart a member of British Parliament, and Pope Frances. Ordo Amoris is a Catholic teaching from Augustine and…

Helping Schools

When I was young, schools were a pleasant place to go and spend time with other children while learning things. It was mostly fun. No one wanted to do homework, take a test, or sit quietly and listen all day.…

Early Life and Education

I was born in Alabama, USA, in 1958. I lived through the turmoil of the 1960s, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights movement. A little white girl, watching the news from the security of a white middle-class neighborhood. Our…