a North Dakotan girl through and through, wife, mother and die hard Catholic.

The Beginning – To give this story justice I need to start at the beginning so let’s do back to last year September 2024. If you have read my blog post in July of our Karol Frances, our little one we miscarried last year then that can give you a little background into these next […]

12 Beautiful Ways to Rest as a Catholic There is something unmistakably holy about a quiet Sunday morning—the scent of beeswax and incense lingering, the hum of Gregorian chant still echoing and sunlight streaming through the kitchen window as your family settles into rest after celebrating Mass. For Catholics, Sundays are more than just a […]

A few of favorite simple prayers during pregnancy beyond the rosary and lectio divina! Pregnancy is such a sacred, tender time—a season of hidden growth, quiet anticipation, and deep interior transformation. With each flutter and kick, I’m reminded that I am not just carrying a child—I am carrying a soul loved infinitely by God and […]

My Favorite Catholic Children’s Books – a Collection of Faith-Filled Stories to Nourish Young Souls One of my greatest joys as a mother is sharing beautiful, meaningful books with my children—stories that not only delight their imaginations but also form their hearts in truth and virtue. In our home, we keep a special basket near […]

Growing up my parents gave me the most priceless gift of a love for the Catholic Church while instilling in me “lifelines” back to Her through showing me the beauty of the sacraments, the Saints, you name it.  Some days where time slips away from me, a child is always in need of your care, […]

To welcome our next little one in the comfort of our domestic church—how beautiful to have shared that experience with just Mason, our boys, and The Lord. Even though it was far from what we imagined with Karol and his/her birth, the peace of that moment remains a gift and the Lord answered a lot […]

You might be thinking what is the Merck estate? Cue a little drum roll please….thank you! The Merck Estate. A creative space allowing me to share the things I love with all of you while also learning new crafts along the way right there with you. From tips and tricks, inspiration, recipes, products I love, […]

This is one of the most vulnerable blog posts I believe I will ever do. Letting others into your grief is a difficult thing to do no matter the amount and that “letting in” looks different for each person for what the Lord is nudging them to share. Whether that is in a small capacity […]