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#19 Mother’s Day in the ICU

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Elisabeth Marie Raftery

I gave birth to Brigid on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 by an emergency cesarean. She was not due until May 19th. We went home from the hospital on Saturday, May 2nd. On Wednesday, May 6th, I noticed she was struggling to breathe. After consulting with her pediatrician, I took her to the emergency room at… Continue reading #19 Mother’s Day in the ICU

#11 Decide What Matters Most

July 10, 2025 Elisabeth Marie Raftery

I get very overwhelmed very easily. I'm sure one reason for this is my Bipolar Disorder (read more in Post #7). Another reason is that I struggle with people pleasing. All of that being said, one thing that helps with the overwhelm is that I try to live by the principle “Decide What Matters Most.”… Continue reading #11 Decide What Matters Most

#9 My Morning Prayer Routine

July 1, 2025 Elisabeth Marie Raftery

I wrote about my 2025 goals in Post #6. fMy irst goal for this year was a spiritual growth goal: continue my morning prayer ritual. This ritual currently consists of four steps, but it started back in January 2025 when I started the Ascension Press's Podcast "Bible in a Year" with Father Mike Schmitz. I… Continue reading #9 My Morning Prayer Routine

#2 Mission Today

June 29, 2025June 30, 2025 Elisabeth Marie Raftery

I love all things planning. I listen to planning podcasts, read planning books, and use multiple planning systems. You can read all about my favorites here. I think planning is valuable, and I make time for it in my life. However, I have learned through some hard (and sometimes embarrassing) lessons that focusing too much… Continue reading #2 Mission Today