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I Take This Little White Pill

I take this Little White Pill. Every morning like clockwork. Not because I am weak. But because I am brave. I take this Little White Pill. Not…

Baby, Grief, Loss

He Took His Last Breath in the Only Outfit I Ever Bought Him

That perfect little outfit. A soft, blue sleeper with tiny elephants dancing across. When I was pregnant, I thought about that “going home”…

Kids, Living

Traveling With Our Kids is the Best Gift We Could Ever Give Them

Dear parents, Take the trip. I know the idea seems daunting. Between the sleepless nights the sneaky slips and moments where you feel you’ve lost…

Kids

It’s OK Mom, Kids Are Meant to be Messy

What is wrong with you? Why are you so messy? How come you can’t stay clean for more than five minutes? These words have probably crossed your lips…

Motherhood

Motherhood Doesn’t Require Perfection—it Just Requires Your Whole Heart

Of all the titles you hold in your life, which one gives you the most satisfaction and significance? Which title makes you feel the most…

Teen, Tween

Dear Teen, I’ll Never Stop Saying I Love You

There was a time not long ago when you would turn your head while running into school, a Sleeping Beauty backpack strapped to your small shoulders,…

Living

Thank You Friend, For the Gift of Grace

To the grace givers, From the very depths of the gratitude in my soul . . . THANK YOU. In this season of my life as I navigate the…

Motherhood

To the Working Mom When All You Feel is Guilt

Hey friend, I know you’re stressed. I know it’s hard. I heard the pain in your voice when you called yesterday. “I’m so tired,” you sighed.…

Child, Kids, Motherhood

God Chose Me to Raise an Only Child

I’m an only child raising an only child. Throughout my life, as people inquired about my siblings or family size their reaction to my only child…

Baby, Faith, Motherhood

I’m a Christian Mom of Four, and I Considered Abortion

Is this a planned pregnancy? I checked NO on the questionnaire I was required to fill out at my 8-week appointment, probably pressing my pen into the…

Kids, Motherhood

Sometimes I’m the Mom Who Gets Annoyed With Her Kids For Just Being Kids (But I’m Working on it)

“I JUST got this shirt.” I sighed loudly as if the kids would notice I was annoyed. My 2-year-old was not phased as he continued to dig his…

Child, Motherhood

My Heart Was Waiting For a Daughter

“It’s a girl,” I could hear a smile in the nurse’s voice from the other end of the phone line. A girl. A daughter. You. My hand caressed…

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