Dear Mom and Dad, I Wish I Could Hug You Right Now
My kids stood by in anticipation while the familiar sound of the FaceTime dial rang through the kitchen. My mom—with her…
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Brea Schmidt
We Can’t Shield Our Kids From Grief
“Shouldn’t we make a card for her when she rises again?” My 5-year-old son took another bite of his meatloaf and waited for my answer while his…
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In the Chaos of This Holiday Season, Can We Just…Stop?
Why does this holiday season feel so weird? Anyone else feeling it? Maybe it’s the fact that I’m pretty sure I just ate turkey and…
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Dear Meghan Markle, I See You Mama
The pressures of motherhood look different for every mother. Whether you are a first-time mom or a fifth-time one, a working mom or one who stays at…
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To the Extra 17 Pounds: Thank You
It was a single picture of me that did it. I looked at it on my screen and saw “me” all over it. My spirit. My joy. My contentment. My…
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Stop Looking For the Kickball in the Refrigerator
I opened the refrigerator door, peered my head so far inside it went just past the milk . . . and yelled into the other room. “Hey, where is the…
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Having a Sister is a Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
I sometimes catch you, my daughters, out of the corner of my eye. There are a couple of years between you, yet you always find a way to come together…
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Your Eyes Are Home to Me
It was a little past 4 p.m. and I had been laboring for a while. Despite the magnitude of the moment, the room felt calm. I was the only…
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I Hope You Can Still Hear Me In Heaven
I sat on the floor with my knees tucked in and my back up against the hospital wall. With my shoulder, I wiped away what felt like the 104th tear as…
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Hey Mama, Let God Take Care of the Big Stuff
Every mama has her day. When she is the water in a pan—and life keeps cranking up the heat until she boils over and no one can stop her and bring…
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