Elizabeth Spencer, Author at Her View From Home

Motherhood
July 14, 2021
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Moms Are the Holders

Moms are the holders. We hold our babies, at all their ages. We hold them in morning’s earliest hours and…

Dear Church, We Have To Do Better Than Say “Just Give it To God”

Faith
July 11, 2021
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Dear Church, We Have To Do Better Than Say “Just Give it To God”

I love the body of Christ. I grew up in it. I have been loved by it. I am thankful…

Kids
June 3, 2021
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By Elizabeth Spencer

God Bless the Grandpas

God bless the grandpas. God bless the grandpas who get to their grandkids’ awards ceremonies ahead of them and are…

One of the Most Powerful Gifts We Give Our Children is Being Glad To See Them

Motherhood, Teen
October 7, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

One of the Most Powerful Gifts We Give Our Children is Being Glad To See Them

I was so glad to see my teenager the other day. She got home from work unexpectedly early, when I…

This is What Loving a Big Kid Looks Like

Grown Children, Motherhood
September 6, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

This is What Loving a Big Kid Looks Like

This is me, loving you, my big kid. Biting my tongue and biding my time. Thinking. And waiting. And it’s…

As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
August 21, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

As Your Mom, I No Longer Control Your Happiness—And That’s Tough

Hey, sweetie . . . it's mom. I’ve been feeling a little unsettled lately. Not just "life is crazy and…

I’m the Parent of a Rising Senior and Refuse To Give Up on This Year

Motherhood, Teen
July 18, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

I’m the Parent of a Rising Senior and Refuse To Give Up on This Year

I am the parent of a 2021 senior, and I will not give up on this year. No doubt, my…

Motherhood, Teen
June 14, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Just Wait, It Gets Even Better

Just wait, young moms. Just wait until your babies and toddlers and preschoolers and young children grow up and turn…

Faith, Teen
April 24, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

So God Made a Senior

God looked down from heaven and wanted to give a gift to the world. He wanted to give the world…

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Teen
April 18, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Dear Kids, Someday You’ll Need to Know Exactly What You’re Learning Right Now

Dear kids, Someday you'll need to know exactly what you're learning right now. I'm not talking about math or spelling…

Dear Big Kids, I’m Grateful For This Time But I Wish We Could Go Back To Normal

Kids, Motherhood
April 8, 2020
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By Elizabeth Spencer

Dear Big Kids, I’m Grateful For This Time But I Wish We Could Go Back To Normal

Dear big kids, I love having you home. But I wish you didn’t have to be here. I wish you…

Faith
April 3, 2020
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3 Minute Read

By Elizabeth Spencer

Oh Easter, How We Need You

I'm not sure I'm going to need a new Easter dress this year. I ordered a bunch of candidates,…