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title: "Catholic Moments Podcast #77 - Weighty Issues and An Attitude of Gratitude"
description: "Catholic Moments Podcast #77 - Weighty Issues and An Attitude of Gratitude"
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# Catholic Moments Podcast #77 - Weighty Issues and An Attitude of Gratitude

Nov 18, 2008 10:23:51 PM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey)

[![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cm077-150x102.jpg?width=150&height=102&name=cm077-150x102.jpg "cm077")](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cm077.jpg)This week, Lisa shares double the fun with two interviews: Ruby Gettinger is the star of ["Ruby"](http://www.rubysjourney.com/), a new television show that chronicles her lifelong battle with morbid obesity. Sue Lundquist is the author of the [I'm Thankful](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979742951?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0979742951)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-366.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-366.gif) journal

[podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/catholicmoments/cm077.mp3[/podcast]

, a tool for helping our families build an attitude of thankfulness. [Deacon Tom Fox](http://www.deacontomonline.com/) shares a stirring reflection entitled "The Struggle of Parenting" filled with encouraging words for parents. Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email [lisa@catholicmom.com](mailto:lisa@catholicmom.com).

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[Ruby](http://www.rubysjourney.com/)  
 Sue Lundquist - [I'm Thankful website](http://imthankful.com/), [I'm Thankful](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979742951?ie=UTF8&tag=catholicmomcom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0979742951)![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ir-366.gif?width=1&height=1&name=ir-366.gif) Journal  
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### [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey)

Lisa M. Hendey is the founder of CatholicMom.com, a bestselling author and an international speaker. A frequent radio and television guest, Hendey travels internationally giving workshops on faith, family, and communications. Visit Lisa at [LisaHendey.com](http://lisahendey.com), on her Substack at [LisaHendey.Substack.com](http://lisahendey.substack.com/), or on social media @LisaHendey for information on her speaking schedule or to invite her to visit your group, parish, school or organization. [Find Lisa’s books on her Amazon author page](https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-M-Hendey/e/B002ZM9FH0).

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