The Letting Go Happens Tooth by Tooth
There is something about a toothless grin. Not the gummy smile of infancy, but the wide-gapped delight of a child who has newly lost a tooth.…
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Look for Contentment Where You Are Today
When my husband and I were first married, we rented a run-down place that didn’t cost much. It certainly wasn’t a dream home. Honestly, I was…
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It’s Okay if the Dishes Can’t Wait
It’s been seven hours since I last spoke. There’s no one in the house to talk to. My husband is still at work and my kids are having a sleepover…
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I Love Who We’ve Become
The lines of my body are softer now. Softer like her little cheeks as they brush against mine. Softer like her smile while she falls asleep looking…
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My Sister Was Killed by a Drunk Driver and Her Loss Left a Gaping Hole
Dark clouds hang over my hometown. I am reminded of my mother’s death many years ago. I lived in foster care without knowing my bloodline. It…
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To the Parents Facing a Child’s Illness: You Are Strong
If you are the parents who just sat for hours in a cold doctor’s office to hear that your child has a life-threatening illness, you are so…
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Life Began with You
I heard about the labor pains. And the sleepless nights. I heard about the inconveniences. And the never-ending sacrifices. I heard…
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Grief, Living, Loss, Marriage, Motherhood
What Happens When Your Perfect Life Explodes?
One day you’re living your best life, writing articles about how perfect your marriage is, and the next, BOOM, life as you know it completely…
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Find Your Person, She’s Worth It
Have you found her? I’m talking about the person you can call your best friend. The girl who will give up sleep to take your phone call. The one…
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Baby, Grief, Loss, Motherhood
Sweet Baby, I Wish I Could Have Met You
Miscarriage. It floods my head with devastating memories. It seems like it happened so long ago, yet I can still feel the roller coaster of…
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You Are Worth Every Sacrifice
The best part of me is my son. Being a new mom is exhausting yet so rewarding. They say when he sleeps, you sleep. But I don’t want to miss any…
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All I Could Do Was Make It to Church Today
All I can do is make it to church today. It was the final thought that shut the door on all the other thoughts this morning. The thoughts that said I…
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