Nov 7, 2021 | Faith, God, Gratitude, Joy, Kids, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Simple Things, Thankfulness
She was only four days old when I took this picture, and some days I still cry. I still get emotional when I think about the gift I’ve been given. That I get to hold her. I get to laugh with her. I get to snuggle and rock and play with her. I get to do this baby...
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...
Apr 14, 2021 | Blog, Encouragement, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Pregnant Over 40, Simple Things, Thankfulness
Society tells us a lot about love. TV shows and movies often depict long, romantic getaways and extravagant gifts. Sometimes social media shows us all the smiles, candlelit dinners for two, and warm embraces. But here’s another example of love…one you probably...
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...