Having Problems is a Privilege
The smell of smoke alerted me to yet another mishap in our morning mayhem. I wanted to provide some sort of breakfast to my eldest son as he returned…
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The Only New Year’s Resolution You Need: Love Yourself More
I have crow’s feet, sun spots, and chin hair that if it gets much thicker will become a full-fledged goatee. I have boobs that are “too long”…
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Bike Riding 101: A Parent’s Lesson in Gratitude
I am happy to report that my almost 9-year-old just learned to ride a bike. Woohoo! We were a little concerned this might never take place. Her fear…
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Farewell to My Favorite Chapter
The moment I became a mother, the life I once knew immersed with my wants and needs, transformed into midnight feedings and up all night worries,…
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To My Step-Mom on Mother’s Day
My mom liked to write special quotes and verses down on note cards so she could keep God’s truth before her at all times. A few weeks after her…
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Our Marriage Was Failing – The Secrets That Saved Us
We were going on four years of marriage, adjusting to being parents, and working full-time jobs that kept us running. The miscommunications between…
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Letting Him Fly
I dropped you off at Kindergarten today, and you walked in without even considering looking back. I called you back for a quick kiss goodbye, a quick…
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The Simple Joys In Motherhood
My friend Justine is an amazing person. She’s raising her beautiful three-year-old daughter, holds down a job, and just completed the college…
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A Letter to my Daughter on her 16th Birthday
How can it be possible that sixteen years have passed since the first time I held you in my arms? I waited my whole life for you to be born. I…
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Heaven Sent
I’m sure most happily married couples believe their love was meant to be. I believe that about my husband Tom and me, but I believe our connection…
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