Every Time I Cough I Feel the Judgment—But I Promise, it’s Allergies!
Oh no, this can’t be happening right now, I thought to myself as I felt that nagging little tickle in my throat choking me up and the resistant…
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7 Tips For Saving Your Homeschooling Sanity
When I started homeschooling my oldest daughter seven years ago, I chose to do it. I had time to dream and plan and seek advice. To read…
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Dear Friends I’ve Lost in Motherhood
To all the friends I’ve lost since becoming a mother: I’m sorry. I’m sorry I wasn’t a better friend. I’m sorry I haven’t reached out to…
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What the House Saw
I’m sitting on the floor of our master bedroom. The house is basically empty at this point, save for the three pieces of furniture neither of us…
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Dear Son, The Best is Yet To Come
First things first, son, I know you’ll be reading this letter much later in life, but go wipe your face. You see, as I write you this note today,…
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To the SAHM Still Staying Home: You Are Not Alone
Well, hello, mamas who are still choosing to stay mostly put with your babies these days. Those same babies that you have been relentlessly staring…
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Candace Cameron Buré’s TikTok Repost Is a Strong Message For Parents
What’s Candace Cameron Buré doing now that Fuller House is over? Well, to be honest, as far as acting I’m not sure —but if I had to…
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As a Mother, I Run To Jesus
Jesus is my safe place—especially as a mother. He is the place I can go when I have had one of those days, the kind of day that leaves me feeling…
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Faith, Grief, Loss, Motherhood
I Wasn’t Prepared To Love You or To Lose You
I remember the first day I felt uncontrollable grief. You were four days old, and I received the first of nine consecutive phone calls explaining…
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I Would Give Anything To Hug My Mom Again
This week has been a tough one—it’s been two years since my mother died. I can hardly believe it’s been that long already. I still miss her…
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Dear Son, I Pray My Love Shines Through the Messy Parts of Me
I just want you to know. That I’m trying. And I mess up. A lot. But gosh, do I try. I pray every single day for the strength and wisdom and…
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Aren’t You Tired of Trying To Do it All, Mama?
Last night I plopped on the couch after a long day of work, daycare pick-up, dinner, baths, playtime, and bedtime. I looked around my messy living…
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