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Both of the following 2 saints went to Lord's presence on this day, June 26, one in 1927 and the other in 1975 St. Josémaria Escrivá 🇪🇸 (1902-1975), founder of the Opus Dei, pray for us 🙏 St José Maria Robles Hurtado 🇲🇽 (1888-1927), Madman of the Sacred Heart, on the 97 anniversary of your martyrdom, pray for us🙏 PS: f you're a Sacred Heart devotee, and you love saints who had a great devotion to Our Lord's Sacred Heart, I truly suggest you read about St José Maria Robles Hurtado. He has sadly been forgotten just like many of his companion martyrs of the Cristero War (1926-1929) 🙏 VIVA CRISTO REY!!!

God, Family and my neighbor is my list. Very simple, I'm not very detailed 🙏

God /husband/kids/homeschool/meals/self-care/housework

Meals and housework are separate for myself, too!

I can't wait to hear what YOUR buckets are. You are limited to seven so think of those areas of your vocation you cannot outsource completely, the duties that God has handed you right here, right now.

I very seriously considering working with Coach Carol. She seems wonderful, and I’m grateful that you have recommended her and so many other helpful resources related to marriage. I wanted to get your opinion on what would be the best way to start with Coach Carol if on a very limited budget. I saw she has a course for $197 or 2 phone calls for $300. If you had to choose between the course or the phone calls which one of those would you choose first?

Have you lost weight fasting?

Yo descubrí lo mismo hace unos meses. Es una valiososisima lección. Gracias Laura! God bless you!

Thank you so much for this meditation ❤ I think it's a really helpful reminder because sometimes we focus so much attention and energy on things that are not that important forgetting what Jesus said :“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap." So thanks again and may the Lord bless you abundantly and Our Lady always keep you and your loved ones under her Mantle.

I sent an email to the CMEC, but haven’t heard back yet a month later. Maybe you would have some insight. How challenging would it be to use the CMEC on a January to November schedule instead of the standard school schedule? Trying to decide if I need to change our schedule around before joining in the next year.

Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. I had to laugh when you said the red and yellow quote. That is what my husband says I do to him He says red and I say blue. Sadly, I do it without realizing it, or thinking I have a better idea. I need to stop that. Thank you for this eye opening video. I pray I can be more like Mary and show love and respect to my husband always. God bless you!

Will moving out soon decluttering and getting rid of old things that I haven't used in more than 3 months is a must. And yes books is a tough one but we must discern whether we are attached and if it weighs us down and not necessary to keep.

Thank you so much for this video ❤ I completely agree with what you said, we know these things in theory but we forget to put them into practice sometimes ... So thank you for the reminder 😊 And about St Joseph... I love Him, he can help in any kind of situation both spiritual and material but most importantly He was the first one to be completely consecrated to Jesus and Mary ❤ May the Lord bless you and our Lady always keep you and your loved ones under Her Mantle 😊

"we have what we value". The word "value" has been key for me. I decluttered over 50% of our stuff 10 yrs ago. I was just exhausted, overwhelmed, and needed simplicity badly. Minimalism on TH-cam really helped motivate me to do all the hard work of really streamlining possessions. But, but the pressure/marketing to consume is EVERYWHERE! A difficult season (C#V$D), maybe a different influencer or friend, etc, and I fell into patterns of consuming (not wreckless consuming, just your average on-line consuming) again. But, my values around my Christian faith and my deep desire to "be like Jesus" are honestly what brings me back, again & again, to challenging myself to die to self...each day...more & more. Identifying myself with Christ instead of worldly possessions is a constant challenge, but it helps me live more in the will of God. Hope this makes sense.🇨🇦♥️

Hi, Laura-it looks like you got the house you wanted. I happy for you! The flowers 🌸 make it even cozier. When I declutter, I ask, “Would I buy this again?” Haha If the answer is no, it goes. What filter are you using for your Berkey? We have one, but haven’t used it as of yet bc we were unsure of the filters. God bless you. And again, I’m happy you are back home! 🎉🙏🏻Praise God!

St Anthony of Padua, pray for us 🙏

Very good video! I can identify!

I used to suffer from panic attacks, but I've been getting better I don't get them as I used to get them.

Thank you so much for sharing this *stuff* with us, I struggle with the same things you do plus heavy grief….i have no ideas to share just wanted to let you know you are a beacon of light ❤

Since filming this, my good friend reached out to recommend a book that has really helped me with "sticky" thoughts (ie obsessive thoughts): Pure O OCD (a.co/d/03tGPuz). I shared both the OCD and the GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) titles in the description bc as Dr Chad explains, to him they're on a continuum. If you relate to this video, you may want to check out either title. I found even skipping ahead to the "solution" was so helpful and thankfully much of my work with @CoachCarolCatholic has aligned with his treatment plan: capturing thoughts, labeling, creating distance from thoughts, self-care.

Funny update: after I filmed this I moved the bed, Ryan came home and asked why, I told him bc of obedience and he said "but you made a good point." That night I couldn't sleep until I moved it back. And there it stays. So 1. always show a polite deference to husband's wishes AND 2. share desire and trust he will hear you.

I love that this discussion calls us to a higher trust in God and that He will ultimately “course correct” our husbands for the good of our families. God Bless you, Laura.

I acknowledge your vulnerability sharing here and inspiring women to be more respectful of their husband and to be more like Our Lady. Truly, Mary is the best role model for us!

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Amen, well said Laura 🙏

Thank you for this. I really struggle with this. My husband has been incredibly verbally abusive toward myself and my kids and frequently goes through periods of constantly insulting me. He has a really stressful job which is what brings it on. His job also keeps him away most of the week until Sunday (before sunrise til at least 9 pm every night). He does have good intentions many times. But he drinks heavily, smokes, and doesn’t always lead us spiritually. I’m really at a point of distrust and frustration. I’m just so tired of our children seeing this. So I know I’m guilty of the things you’re saying but it’s so hard with his behavior being so bad. I want our children to know that hurtful behavior is not ok. Any advice? I am looking for a Christian therapist. I have asked him to go to marriage counseling for a long time. He refuses. We have a Catholic marriage and I don’t believe in divorce but what if you feel like you might’ve made a mistake? I love him but it gets so bad sometimes and it’s been going on for so long. Been married almost 14 years.

“Sins of Eve.”

ABSOFREAKENLUTELY CORRECT❤❤❤

Don’t fake it though we will catch on. Suit case could be outside?

Or alternatively, just stop talking and replying. Just turn the ears on and ssssshhh. I stg thats all it takes..... and maybe a lil huggy hug 😂

Thank you ❤ good advice 🙏 👍

Yes, very true

This works.

Love the video!