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Motherhood
June 18, 2020
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I Never Knew Love So Deep Until I Met You

My sweet child, when I found out I was pregnant with you, I knew life would change dramatically. I knew pregnancy would be tough, labor painful, and…

Motherhood
May 8, 2020
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I Didn’t Know a Mother’s Love, But My Children Will

My heart. Right here. These four take up every inch of my heart and then some. It’s so full of love for them and from them. So. Full. …

Grown Children, Motherhood
May 6, 2020
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Home is Where My Mom Is

Once during a rare solo shopping trip to TJ Maxx, I came across a small sign that read, “Home is Where Mom Is.” I immediately threw it in…

Motherhood
May 3, 2020
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A Mother is Only As Happy As Her Least Happy Child

A mother protects her weakest cub. She shines a spotlight on that child and stares a little harder. She becomes more watchful and starts to question…

Baby, Motherhood
April 14, 2020
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For This Love is Greater Than Fear

Now my view most days is from home. I’ve been bunkered down since March 15th in a self-quarantine to keep my family, my husband, two…

Kids, Motherhood
March 11, 2020
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Monsters Aren’t Real, But My Love is

It’s 2 a.m. and I am startled awake by my 8-year-old, “Mom, I’m scared, can I sleep with you?” This is not the first time (or even the 20th…

Kids, Motherhood
March 6, 2020
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My Mother’s Love Follows Me Still

I was one of those kids growing up who brought lunch to school every single day. From the first day of kindergarten to the last day of my senior year…

Grown Children, Motherhood
February 24, 2020
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Grown Kids Still Need a Mother’s Love

I am a mother of six children—three are adults and three are not far behind. Being a parent to adults has been a learning curve for me. They are no…

Motherhood
February 11, 2020
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Dear Mama, Trust You’ve Given Them Enough, Even When it’s Not Everything

I always catch myself wondering if I am enough. If I’m doing enough for my children. If the things I do are the right things. If sometimes I’m…

Motherhood
January 22, 2020
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The Echoes of a Mother’s Love Remain After the Kids Are Grown

I lie alone in my bed on a very normal Wednesday night at 11 p.m. in our sleepy, little town. My husband, the heart of my heart, is at his apartment…

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