Nov 7, 2021 | Faith, God, Motherhood
I love how she holds onto me—her little hand grasping my finger or my clothes, as tightly as possible. She holds on as if her very life depends on it. Sometimes as she drifts into her deepest sleep, she’ll let go. She’ll release my gown or my shirt or my finger, her...
Apr 23, 2021 | Anxiety, Blog, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Pregnant Over 40
“Whenever I am afraid I will trust in you.” Psalm 56:3 A week ago yesterday I found myself in room 262 anxiously awaiting the birth of our new baby girl. Ironically, as of yesterday, I’ve found myself back in this same hospital room. Only this time it’s not for an...
Mar 10, 2021 | Encouragement, Faith, God, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Kids, Motherhood, Parenting, Pregnancy, Thankfulness, Time
I reclined on the narrow hospital-style bed, there in the doctor’s office, while the monitors attached around my ever-growing middle measured my baby’s heartbeat and movements. A few feet away was an empty bed with a curtain providing privacy should it be needed. The...
Feb 24, 2021 | Faith, God, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Time
My view is different these days. At least a couple of times per week, I’ll be here strapped to this monitor while it counts our baby’s heartbeats. My nights are different these days. I sleep very little as it’s become increasingly difficult to find a comfortable...
Jan 29, 2021 | Friendship, God, Gratitude, Joy, Purpose, Simple Things, Take Time, Thankfulness
I cried yesterday. Sometimes it’s lonely living away from family. You get used to it over time, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still impact you. Not only can it be lonely to live away from your family, but this year has been especially lonely and isolating for...
Jul 11, 2019 | Faith, God, Gratitude, Joy, Kids, Life Lessons, Love, Motherhood, Parenting, Prayer, Simple Things, Thankfulness
By: Ginger Hughes When God gave me you… He knew my heart would swell to overflowing. He knew I’d love you from the sight of those first pink lines, the sound of that first heartbeat, the feel of those first kicks. When God gave me you… He knew my heart would break...