Apr 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Faith, God, Hope, Life Lessons, Prayer
I feel her complete trust by the way she sleeps here on me. Her weight, though slight, completely rests here in my arms. She is not worried. She is not afraid. She is not overwhelmed. She’s secure. She’s peaceful. She’s trusting. She’s content. She’s safe. As I sat...
Apr 2, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God, Gratitude, Hope, Light, Simple Things, Thankfulness
I wondered if I’d make it home before it rained as I strolled our baby as quickly as possible towards home. The dark clouds loomed heavy and foreboding, matching the heaviness in my heart. The world feels sad to me as one tragic news story is replaced by another...
Mar 17, 2023 | For A Mama's Heart, Prayers
God, tonight we pray for the mama whose baby is graduating. Maybe they’re graduating from Kindergarten. Maybe middle school or high school. Perhaps college. Whatever the grade or level of accomplishment, this mama still can’t help but see the baby girl she just...
Mar 17, 2023 | Childhood, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Kids, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Perfectionism, Purpose, Purposeful Living, Simple Things, Take Time, Thankfulness, Time
I watched the kids chase fireflies tonight. The house is a mess. We’ve had a few very full, very hectic weeks and our home reflects it. There are clean clothes piled on the chair in our room. Dirty clothes are spilling over the sides of the laundry baskets. The...
Mar 17, 2023 | For A Fearful Heart, Prayers
God, at times our hearts are heavy. We are burdened by the heartache we see in this world, and by the heartache we feel in our lives personally. We hurt for our loved ones who are suffering in some way. We ache for our friends who are going through such difficulties....
