You May Not Have a Baby Book, But You Have My Heart Forever
As I put away paperwork from your 2-year doctor visit, I stare into the drawer and see your baby book.…
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a mother’s love
You Are My Alleluia Song
With the hum of the noise machine and my son, Isaac’s, bedroom door cracked open we snuggle on the rocking…
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Dear Foster Child, I’m Staying
Dear foster daughter, Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to see how you feel, even when it’s hard. For…
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I’ll Be Your Safe Place Little One, Now and Forever
Child of mine, it’s an honor to be your safe place When you were brand new to this big and…
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God Knew I Wouldn’t Be Perfect, But He Made Me Their Mother Anyway
I am not the mother I thought I'd be. I was going to bring fun and magic to every moment.…
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I’m Made To Be Your Mother
I may not be the best singer, but you want me to sing you to sleep every night. I may…
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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…
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I’ll Always Hold You, Because That’s What Mamas Do
Her scream was primal. She cried out in pain, grasping her stomach, “MOMMY, MOMMY . . .” I raced up…
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There is Nothing Too Heavy For Me To Carry For You, My Child
“I have a bizarre request . . . ” I was messaging the photographer who would take our daughter’s newborn…
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Sweet Child, May You Always Know My Love
You enter the world, and our hearts explode. We cradle you in tenderness, and I wish you would remember .…
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