By Katie Coppens The Power of a ‘Together Bracelet’
Two years ago, my oldest started kindergarten. This year, my youngest starts. In any given year, school comes with so…
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By Amanda Monteiro She Left the World the Same Way She Entered it: Surrounded By Our Love
For one year, eight months, and seven days I gazed upon my daughter Edie, drinking in every detail. Each morning…
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By Kris Ann Valdez The Chronicles of Motherhood and Mr. Fox
The glass doors slide open and our steps quicken in anticipation. It smells of fresh-printed ink and musky paper. The…
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By Tabitha Yates I Didn’t Know I Could Love Anyone As Much As I Love You
I didn’t know this would be the last time I nursed you to sleep. I would have soaked in the…
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By Tiffany Frederick You Grow Up a Little More Each Day
My girl, my firstborn, my goodness you seem so much older than four. I am in awe of you every…
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By Brianna Forsman 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…
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By HVFH Contributor Dear Rainbow Baby, You Bring So Much Joy
He asks me to watch him swing every day. Sometimes I watch him through the window as I make dinner.…
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By Faith Lee I Can’t Always Be Right Next To You, But My Love Will Remain
You spent months in my arms as I cuddled you, nursed you, and rocked you to sleep. I could hardly…
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By Jill Smith He Used To Call Me Mommy, Now Suddenly I’m Mom
“Mom!” It caught me and turned me on my heels. Not Mommy. Not Momma. But Mom. He bellowed out from…
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He’s a Little Less Mine Every Day
Every day, he’s a little less little boy. I see the transformation in the swagger he’s perfecting, so much more confident…
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By Katelyn Brown Dear Son, Today I Needed You
Each day starts with your first whimper. The sky may be dark or the birds may be singing—every day…
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar 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…
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