Caitlin Henderson, Author at Her View From Home

Motherhood
November 19, 2019
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A Mama Always Thinks She Has More Time

A mama always thinks she has more time. As she brings that first baby home from the hospital, the words of mamas who came before her ring in her…

Living
November 4, 2019
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Even When it’s Hard, the Farmer Will Not Quit

Between the uncooperative weather and the breakdowns, it seems that most farmers are wondering if harvest will ever end. They are weary. They are…

Faith
September 18, 2019
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You’re Never Too Broken For Church

I didn’t want to go to church today. I almost didn’t. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to skip one Sunday. After all, we go every week and rarely…

Kids, Motherhood
August 19, 2019
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Dear Mom, I’ll Never Be Too Old to Stop Needing You

An open letter to my momma: Dear mom, How could I ever find the words to describe how much you mean to me? All the times you told me how much you…

Faith, Motherhood
July 23, 2019
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When Motherhood is Too Much

The other night I broke down in my husband’s arms and told him that sometimes I just wanted to run away and never look back. I love these…

Faith, Marriage
May 29, 2019
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The Secret to Marriage is Loads of Grace

A silly mistake. I should have brushed it off and laughed, making the most of the situation. But I didn’t. I almost let it ruin the night. I wanted…

Kids, Living
May 14, 2019
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Our Superhero Wears a Dusty Ball Cap

That little boy (and girl) watches you in wide-eyed amazement. Their dad is their superhero, but he doesn’t wear a cape. He wears a dusty old…

Baby, Child
November 2, 2018
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I Don’t Want to Tell My Kids How to be a Christian, I Want to Show Them

I don’t want to tell my kids how to be a Christian. I want to show them. I don’t want to tell them how to love Jesus. I want to show…

Baby, Child
October 18, 2018
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It’s RSV Season—Please Don’t Kiss the Babies

I sat on the cold plastic couch as my husband held my shuddering body tightly in his arms. Our 6-week-old daughter didn’t even fight the doctors…

Journal, Living
September 25, 2018
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To the Tired Farm Wife

I see you standing at your sink, head bowed in exhaustion. I see your aching heart, filled with loneliness. I see the tears fall and the sadness that…