The Light is Growing
It’s the first day of April … the month of Easter. And the light has been growing longer each day,…
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A Word for My Son
Eleven years ago, he made me a mom. At 12:21 am, following 27 hours of labor, they placed a 9-pound,…
The Resolution We All Really Need
It’s everywhere this time of year … talk of resolutions and resolves, plans and promises. There’s just something about the…
The Miracle of Ordinary Motherhood
She sat in her high chair just the other day with sticky hands and chubby toddler fingers clinging to veggie…
The Tapestry Unfolds: How a Little Business is Making a Big Impact
It was two and a half years ago when I decided to take a leap of faith and start my…
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ROOTS AND WINGS – How to Let Go on the First Day of Kindergarten
I look at you, and I wonder if I’ve done enough, said enough, prayed enough, loved enough. It’s only kinder, they say. But I know better; these last five years … they were just a blink. The next will be too. Then you’re 10, then onto 15, and before I know it … you’re 20. All of this unfolds before me in an instant as I prepare to walk you inside.
The Fellowship of Mama Friendships
She came over the other day for a cup of coffee. Just an average Friday. Two kids in tow, workout…
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A Life Well Lived
On Wednesday, June 20, my grandfather passed away. He was 95. This is in memory of him and the remarkable…
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Great Expectations and Grace: A Birth Story Part 2
They laid her atop my chest immediately following the final push, and the midwife ceremoniously handed the scissors to my…
Dear Moms: You’re Not the Only One
So it happened. I sat down last night after the kids had gone to bed and started to talk with…
Regret-Free Mothering
Regrets can suffocate a mom, threaten to steal the joy right out from within her. A mother can tally up…
Good Enough Mom: A Giveaway with Charity Craig
Today I’m excited to announce that I’m teaming up with Charity Craig at The Wounded Dove to offer you a fantastic…