Lauren Eberspacher, Author at Her View From Home

Living, Marriage
April 28, 2019
3 Minute Read

Remember, That Farmer is Somebody’s Husband and Daddy

Just in the last week, the roads have suddenly become congested by farmers and their heavy machinery. Lines of cars follow behind them, slowing down…

Faith, Motherhood
April 9, 2019
5 Minute Read

When You Believe the Lie of Loneliness

We were on our way to a neighborhood barbecue, and I could feel my heart starting to race. I pulled down the mirror to double-check my hair, my…

Faith, Motherhood
April 3, 2019
3 Minute Read

I Have Anxiety and Depression—and I’m a Good Mom

My name is Lauren. I have depression. And I’m a good mom. It took me a few months to be able to tell what it was. I was withdrawn. Sad.…

Faith, Motherhood
March 20, 2019
3 Minute Read

To the Mama at the End of Her Rope

To the mama who’s at the end of her rope, You never would have known it, but I was at the end of mine in this picture. I was at the lowest of…

Living, Motherhood
February 19, 2019
3 Minute Read

I Take This Little White Pill

I take this Little White Pill. Every morning like clockwork. Not because I am weak. But because I am brave. I take this Little White Pill. Not…

Baby, Child, Motherhood
February 1, 2019
4 Minute Read

Just You Wait, Mama

I was sitting in my seat waiting for my name to be called for my appointment. You know, the one where you get undressed from the waist down, sit on…

Marriage
January 29, 2019
4 Minute Read

Dear Husband, Your Strong Hands Hold My Heart

My husband works a manual labor job. He supports our family by the sweat of his brow and the strength of his back, a man of permanent tan lines.…

Marriage, Motherhood
December 1, 2018
3 Minute Read

When George Saw Barbara at the Gates of Heaven

The waves rolled over his body as he lay there on the white sand. He opened his eyes to a light so bright, so pure, that it took his breath away. His…

Faith, Living
November 27, 2018
4 Minute Read

Christmas Eve is Our Night

I think that one of the hardest parts about transitioning from married to married with kids during the holidays is feeling like you have to keep up…

Faith, Kids
November 12, 2018
8 Minute Read

The Kindness Elf: An Intentional Alternative to Elf on the Shelf

There is something about the wonder of Christmas through the eyes of a child. The way they stand in awe of a brightly-lit Christmas tree; how they…