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Cancer, Faith, Journal
April 9, 2018
5 Minute Read

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…

Faith, Inspiration, Journal, Motherhood
December 30, 2017
3 Minute Read

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”…

Inspiration, Kids
August 27, 2017
3 Minute Read

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…

Faith, Inspiration, Kids, Motherhood
August 15, 2017
4 Minute Read

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,…

Death of a Parent, Grief
May 12, 2017
6 Minute Read

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…

Faith, Inspiration, Journal, Relationships
September 26, 2016
6 Minute Read

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…

Faith, Kids, Motherhood
September 4, 2016
2 Minute Read

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…