Aug 18, 2017 | Childhood, Kids, Motherhood, Parenting
They placed you in my arms, and my world has never been the same. My heart has never felt the same. Things shifted somewhere deep inside, rearranging themselves, changing me. I peered into your small face and looked with wonder at your tiny hands. I touched them,...
Jul 12, 2017 | Kids, Motherhood, Parenting
“Mama did you tee-tee again?” my two-year-old asks, as he bursts through the bathroom door assessing whether my “potty time” had been successful. “Yes, son,” I replied, with less irritation in my tone than I actually felt. “Great job!” he exclaimed excitedly, and ran...
Jul 2, 2017 | Brokenness, Faith, God, Motherhood
The hand I held today was soft and small…. She climbed out of the backseat, all smiles, and immediately reached for my hand. The cool air, uncommon for this time of year, greeted us as she clasped my hand tightly, confident in my ability to guide her. It was...
Mar 24, 2017 | Childhood, Faith, God, Motherhood, Prayer, Simple Things
A few nights ago, lying beside the crib in a darkened room, I said prayers with our youngest. When I was finished, his voice spoken softly said, “Mama, I wish I could say my prayers myself.” A little surprised I said, “…of course baby, you can talk to God anytime.” ...
Dec 24, 2016 | Christmas, Faith, God, Joy, Motherhood, Parenting
During Wednesday night church activities our little girl made an Advent calendar. The calendar has 24 vacant spaces to affix a beautiful yellow star each day starting on December 1st and leading up to Christmas day. Each day she looks forward to placing that yellow...
Dec 23, 2016 | Anxiety, Faith, God, Joy, Motherhood, Parenting
I will turn 16, get a car, and then I’ll be free. A few more weeks of high school, and then I will move out on my own. I will graduate from college, and then I will get a good paying job and live the good life. I will work as I hard as I can, and then I’ll be...