Spiritual Direction with Mary Waskewich

05/08/2025

I am who I am.

Her light, her love. Gallons. Giving and pouring into vessels that can’t contain all that she is. Sharing all that she is with broken vessels. Hoping to create a new, beautiful gift. Until she is the broken one. Depleted and empty. Retreating and hiding, feeling like an outcast, unwanted. When she has nothing left to give.

Her fire inside feels diminished, about to extinguish. The world rejects her.
A smile appears on her tear stained face, in the midst of her pain. She has no reason to smile, but she smiles anyways.

And the world is confused.
She should just give up, but she stands. Battered and bruised, she walks forward.
Leaving the darkness, knowing her worth.
Fighting against the winds of chaos, until those loud sirens cease.

Every muscle in her body aches, but her resilience beats the odds. Even in the storm, she carries that knowing smile. That still spirit. Her fire ignites.

She is the beautiful gift. 🩷

04/29/2025

I stand at the edge,where dreams once whispered,and now they roar.The mountain behind mewas steeper than I imaginedbut I climbed it.Breathless, scraped, shining.I did it. There’s more path ahead,so much morebut today,I pause.I look back at the miles I’ve conquered,and I let pride settle warmly in my chest....

I stand at the edge,where dreams once whispered,and now they roar.The mountain behind mewas steeper than I imaginedbut I climbed it.Breathless, scraped, shining.I did it. There’s more path ahead,so…

01/22/2025

There is always this part of us that we hide away from others and even from God. We keep it in the deepest, darkest corner of the deepest, darkest, most secret hidden place where no one would ever look, let alone want to go. We know we have changed. We know we are different. Our thoughts are more elevated; we have learned so much and have more wisdom, love, insight, and compassion......

There is always this part of us that we hide away from others and even from God. We keep it in the deepest, darkest corner of the deepest, darkest, most secret hidden place where no one would ever …

01/17/2025

I’ve been on a journey of self-discovery, not because I’m lost, but because I’m still uncovering who I truly am. What do I love? Where am I heading? These questions have guided my steps, and along the way, here’s what I’ve discovered about myself so far: I am in love with love. I am in love with life.I adore my children beyond words—they are my everything....

I’ve been on a journey of self-discovery, not because I’m lost, but because I’m still uncovering who I truly am. What do I love? Where am I heading? These questions have guided my steps, and along …

01/11/2025

Be Kind to One Another: A Five-Day Guide Kindness has the power to transform not only individual lives but entire communities. It’s a simple yet profound way to live, reflecting love, compassion, and selflessness. Here’s a five-day guide to inspire and encourage you to make kindness a daily practice. Day 1: Reflect on Kindness Take time to think about the role kindness plays in your life....

Be Kind to One Another: A Five-Day Guide Kindness has the power to transform not only individual lives but entire communities. It’s a simple yet profound way to live, reflecting love, compassion, a…

12/31/2024

As we step into a new year, it's a natural time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. This year, let’s commit to being more intentional, present, and open to change and growth. Life moves quickly, and it’s easy to get caught up in routines or distractions, but real fulfillment comes when we slow down and focus on what truly matters....

As we step into a new year, it’s a natural time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. This year, let’s commit to being more intentional, present, and open to change and growt…

12/28/2024

When we find ourselves seeking something deeper, something more. We realize how much we need God’s grace and how much we long to grow closer to Him. When we reflect on our lives, we see the moments of joy and understanding that have shaped us into who we are today. But we know there’s more to discover, more love to experience, and more of His presence to embrace....

When we find ourselves seeking something deeper, something more. We realize how much we need God’s grace and how much we long to grow closer to Him. When we reflect on our lives, we see the moments…

12/21/2024

When I first picked up Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew it was a story set in a world far removed from my own, but I was curious to see what it held. What I didn’t realize was just how deeply this novel would resonate with me and how it would become a quiet companion during a season of self-reflection....

When I first picked up Abraham Verghese’s The Covenant of Water, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I knew it was a story set in a world far removed from my own, but I was curious to see what it h…

12/11/2024

There are moments in life when I’ve found myself wondering: has God spoken, or is He yet to speak? This question isn’t just a philosophical puzzle; it’s a deeply personal journey. It’s a journey that has taken me from a faith rooted in fear to one blossoming in love, where I’ve come to listen not just for answers, but for the gentle whisper of the divine in the quiet corners of my life....

There are moments in life when I’ve found myself wondering: has God spoken, or is He yet to speak? This question isn’t just a philosophical puzzle; it’s a deeply personal journey. It’s a journey th…

12/05/2024

Motherhood has been the most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding journey of my life. It's a role that stretches me in ways I never imagined, teaching me more about love, resilience, and creativity than I ever thought possible. For me, being a mother isn’t just about raising children; it’s about creating a world where they can be their truest, most authentic selves, where every moment feels like a celebration of who they are....

Motherhood has been the most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding journey of my life. It’s a role that stretches me in ways I never imagined, teaching me more about love, resilience, and cre…

12/02/2024

As a mother, I’ve always looked for ways to make meaningful moments even more special. With my son getting ready to graduate high school and enlisting in the Air Force, I wanted to create something that celebrated his journey and marked this pivotal moment in his life... For me, that "something" was a quilt. I LOVE making quilts. I am a self-taught quilter since 2008....