Comments on: Reflections from a Jack-of-all Trades

By: Therese Sander

Therese Sander — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:26:01 +0000

Kate, you may not remember, but I distinctly remember telling you girls once that you can do all those things you are interested in, but you don’t necessarily have to do them simultaneously. You can do them consecutively throughout your life. Your blog is a precious history that will come alive once more long after you are gone as your children and grandchildren connect with you as you once were. And they may prove to save one of them after he/she has gone down a path that you wish they hadn’t. There’s a lot more of life left after the children are gone. I do hope one day your soul will call you back to practicing those wonderful pieces I heard you play in your bedroom so many years ago. A musical instrument played well is a delight to those who get to listen. Love, MOM

By: Jenn @ Beautiful Calling

Jenn @ Beautiful Calling — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:49:54 +0000

What beautiful thought-provoking reflections. Sometimes I wonder about the road not traveled but like you, I am thankful (and oh, so busy) juggling my joyful duties

By: A Matter of Balance « So much to say, so little time

A Matter of Balance « So much to say, so little time — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:05:55 +0000

[...] cents. But I would rather add my voice to the multitudes of mothers, and in so doing, accomplish two tasks in one: record my life and connect with you, my wonderful readers. (It’s all about multitasking, folks.) [...]

By: ckbasi

ckbasi — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:43:11 +0000

Putting the marriage first is the real trick, and it becomes all the more important when the kids come. I remember sitting at a parish mission with Fr. Simeon Gallagher, during our infertility battle. He said something like: The parent-child relationship is SECOND. NOT first. The FIRST human relationship is between husband and wife.

This did not sit well with me at that time, because my soul was so raw from wanting babies, and not conceiving, month after month. But on the other side, I understand, and he’s right. Children need parents who like each other, who enjoy each other. And it’s way too easy to get out of balance toward co-parenting at the expense of the spousal relationship…

Christina, you may have just sparked another blog post.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:30:11 +0000

P.S. CONGRATS on the spike in traffic! Hope it continues to surge as more CCL members discover this great blog!

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:29:36 +0000

What a beautiful, interesting reflection! Thanks for sharing.

I think about life choices, too — especially the balance of marriage and work, being a newly-married woman who is passionate about her career. Celebrities do seem to illustrate the fallout when career takes precedence. Have you ever seen that show “True Hollywood Story”? There’s a line that the narrator dramatically recites in almost every episode that strikes me: “But as her career flourished, her marriage floundered.”

I pray for the grace and humility to always put my marriage first.