The story you’re about to read was written and experienced by Carol Breidenbach. I am forever grateful that she was kind enough to share this story with me, and I am even more grateful that she has allowed me to share it with you. I pray it touches your heart as it has mine. God Bless- Mimi A Turtle Story You never think it will happen to you, but on June 30, 1983, our youngest son, Jerome, was killed in an accident. I remember repeating constantly: “When I am weak, then I am strong.” The morning of his funeral, with faith waning, I asked: “Lord, if you really are with me during this, will you send me a sign? Something I can see?” As the procession approached the cemetery, everyone had to stop as a turtle was blocking the driveway. A good friend of ours, a Deacon, removed the turtle…
A Prayer for Peace
This morning as I walked through our local park, the image of one of our city’s playgrounds brought me to tears. The playground, sitting quiet…
God and Google
Today we have the answers to millions and millions of questions available on demand. We can “google” from our computers, tablets, and smart phones. …
Look for the Cross
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. – Jeremiah 29:13 Have you ever played “I…
A Prayer for Christmas
Heavenly Father, Thank you for the true gift of Christmas, the advent of your Son, our Redeemer, Christ Jesus. Give me the grace to…
Taking Flight
The day after I launched Grace & Mimi, a former co-worker and friend reached out to me to share a God Moment that she’d…
Food for Thought
As we prepare for Thanksgiving day tomorrow, I find myself reflecting on the numerous times throughout the Bible, when food and fellowship are woven…
Prayer of Humility
Despite being called to imitate Christ’s Humility, I stumble daily. I complete the tasks that I think are important, and I spend time seeking…
Pennies from Heaven
My good friends, the Watson’s shared this story with me this Summer, and immediately I knew it was a God moment that I wanted…
Socktober Update!
My son, Tucker, and the great people of St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Bryan, OH absolutely CRUSHED their Socktober collection goal! They collected 280…
A Prayer of Healing
Tonight, our Community will gather on behalf of Father Jim Halleron, Priest of St. Patricks Catholic Church in Bryan, OH and Sacred Heart Catholic…
Treat your Neighbor
This Halloween, if you’re like our Family, you have lots of candy leftover! While it’s tempting to squirrel it away to eat through the…




