What Will Life Be Like Without My Dad?
“How are you doing?” friends ask with sympathy in their eyes. I give a standard reply because I don’t even know what I could say that would…
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My Dad is Always There When I Need Him
Last year, I had an abnormal mammogram that resulted in a diagnostic mammogram, ultrasound, and eventually a biopsy. For a few weeks, I lived in the…
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As I Take Care of My Children, God Takes Care of Me
When the burdens of motherhood feel heavy, Jesus carries the weight for me. When I feel like I cannot keep giving, Jesus fills me with His living…
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To My Pandemic Baby, This Isn’t the World I Wanted To Bring You Into
To my pandemic baby, this isn’t the world I wanted to bring you into. The diaper bag is still packed with diapers you’ve…
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Some Days a Daughter Just Needs Her Mom
Some days a daughter just needs her mom. When she has her own kids. When she’s tired and overwhelmed. When she starts questioning her instincts.…
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Dear Daughter, Eat the Chips
This was my lunch today. Yep. Doritos and a Dr. Pepper. A week ago you might’ve seen me with water and a salad, or leftovers from dinner the night…
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Lord, How Do I Teach These Little Girls of Mine?
I traced the outline of her nose today. I feel like I hadn’t noticed her features in a while. Isn’t it funny how the same features I…
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What a Privilege it is To Raise a Little Girl
What a privilege it is to raise a little girl. There’s just something about a little girl. Oh, boys are special, there’s no doubt about it. Your…
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Precious Children, May You Grow in Love and Faith
Dear daughter and son, Let me start by saying how much I love you. You have made my life shine and sparkle. You are my sunshine after the rain, and I…
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Dear Daughter, 7 Years Old is Your Sweet Spot
The other day you wore your pineapple Children’s Place sundress and threw your long blonde hair up in a ponytail. I caught you staring out the…
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