Kelsey Scism, Author at Her View From Home

Motherhood, Tween
July 29, 2021
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4 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

My Little Boy Smells Like a Man

It was supposed to be a joke. His younger siblings were getting bubble bath for Christmas, knowing he no longer…

14 Feels Like the Beginning of Our Slow Goodbye

Teen
July 21, 2021
634 Views
4 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

14 Feels Like the Beginning of Our Slow Goodbye

My 14-year-old texted me from her break at work, telling me she felt impending doom. You don’t know my daughter,…

My Kids Fight Because They’re Figuring Out How To Love Each Other

Faith, Kids, Motherhood
June 11, 2021
912 Views
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By Kelsey Scism

My Kids Fight Because They’re Figuring Out How To Love Each Other

My kids fight. It’s hard to admit that out loud, but I said it. They fight, and argue, and use…

Hats Off To the Homeschoolers—I Am Not Meant To Be One

Kids, Living, Motherhood
March 9, 2021
387 Views
4 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

Hats Off To the Homeschoolers—I Am Not Meant To Be One

I just spent almost two weeks in quarantine doing at-home school with my kids. It was hard. Just as hard…

Loss, Motherhood
January 29, 2021
702 Views
6 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

Maybe I’m Just a Bad Miscarriage Mom

“Maybe I’m just a bad miscarriage mom,” I whispered to my husband lying in bed one night. We were at…

You Have What You Need To Face the New Year—Whatever it Brings

Living
December 31, 2020
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3 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

You Have What You Need To Face the New Year—Whatever it Brings

I can’t even count the number of times I’ve thought, said, or heard the phrase I can’t wait for this…

I’ll Walk Beside You When Life is Hard, My Friend

Faith, Friendship
November 15, 2020
744 Views
3 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

I’ll Walk Beside You When Life is Hard, My Friend

Life is hard, and I can see the weight you carry. It’s as visible as if you had a boulder…

5 Days of Prayer for Our Nation’s Schools

Faith, Living
August 11, 2020
541 Views
7 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

5 Days of Prayer for Our Nation’s Schools

As schools around the country are preparing to reopen, my heart has been led to be in prayer for them.…

Faith, Motherhood
May 30, 2020
638 Views
5 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

Even My Soul is Tired

I’m so tired. Not tired like I need an extra-large cup of coffee, an afternoon of lazy napping, or a…

Dear Husband, When I Feel Like I Can’t Do it Anymore, You Are There

Marriage
April 19, 2020
258 Views
3 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

Dear Husband, When I Feel Like I Can’t Do it Anymore, You Are There

Dear husband, Thank you for putting out fires over the phone. These days are hard. I am home all day,…

Faith
February 16, 2020
574 Views
3 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

Go to Church Even When You Feel Undone

I went to church without makeup. Now, let’s get something straight—I am far from a diva when it comes to…

Living
February 8, 2020
391 Views
3 Minute Read

By Kelsey Scism

Dear Grandma, I’ll Remember For You

I took this picture because I wanted to remember. I wanted to remember the way my grandma’s hand felt under…

Kelsey Scism

Kelsey Scism

My Little Boy Smells Like a Man

14 Feels Like the Beginning of Our Slow Goodbye

My Kids Fight Because They’re Figuring Out How To Love Each Other

Hats Off To the Homeschoolers—I Am Not Meant To Be One

Maybe I’m Just a Bad Miscarriage Mom

You Have What You Need To Face the New Year—Whatever it Brings

I’ll Walk Beside You When Life is Hard, My Friend

5 Days of Prayer for Our Nation’s Schools

Even My Soul is Tired

Dear Husband, When I Feel Like I Can’t Do it Anymore, You Are There

Go to Church Even When You Feel Undone

Dear Grandma, I’ll Remember For You

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