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Grief, Kids
September 17, 2020
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Grieving Mom’s Viral Post Warns Parents of the Silent Killer That Took Her Son’s Life

Anytime I hear of a child passing away, it is like a punch to the gut. Sometimes I can look it in the face and read a fellow mom’s tragic…

Kids, Motherhood
September 16, 2020
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God Smiled the Day He Built the Wild Child

To the mama who feels like all she did today was argue. To the mama who feels like she had to say no way more than yes. To the mama who had to choose…

Kids, Motherhood
September 16, 2020
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When I Woke Up This Morning, All I Wanted To Do Was Go Back To Bed

Today, I failed at being a good mom. My kids ate cupcakes and Sprite for breakfast. They watched well over the recommended two hours of TV.…

Kids, Motherhood
September 15, 2020
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I Love You With All That I Am

I’m that mother . . . I’m that mother who doesn’t really fit in. I don’t have many friends. I’m that mother wh0 never asks for help.…

Kids, Motherhood
September 14, 2020
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I’ll Hold You Until I No Longer Can—And Even Then I Will Try

This is how I held you. Wrapped up, entwined in my arms until you finally gave in to sleep. It wasn’t easy. I tried to wrap you up before this a…

Kids, Motherhood
September 13, 2020
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The Thing About Grandpas is You Never Want Them To Leave

Grandpas are like Google. They have all the answers. Or at least, they think they do. And if they don’t have the answers, they just turn off…

Faith, Kids
September 13, 2020
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This is Why We Needed To Come To Church

This past Sunday morning started just like every other Sunday morning starts. Little feet crept in to stand beside my bed while little eyes danced in…