Dear Tween Daughter, While You’re Still Mine
Sweet daughter, I see you. I’ve been watching observantly for quite some time now. Your uncertain tightrope walk between little girl and…
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When Was the Last Time I Picked Out Her Clothes?
I used to pick out her clothes. A frilly Christmas dress, perhaps, with velvet details or an adorable bow in the back. I’d watch her twirl around…
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Dear Future Son-in-Law: The First Man To Love Your Bride Has Set the Bar So High
Dear future son-in-law, First of all, I want you to know I already love the hope of you. I’m already ready to be so thankful for you. I have…
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Dear Daughter, God and Your Mama Are Always On Your Side
Sweet baby girl, There will be times you will wonder if you fit in. You might not click with the “cool” crowd or get invited to all the parties.…
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And Then, She’s 15
This is 15. 15 is early mornings at school and late-night studying. 15 is sleeping in any chance she gets and waking up at the last possible second.…
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I’m An Invisible Mother Trying Not To Raise An Invisible Daughter
Hi, my name is Deborah, and I am an invisible mother. (How many of you said “Hi, Deborah” in your head after reading that?!) I should…
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I Wasn’t Ready For This
I can remember when I received a bag of hand-me-downs from a friend whose little girl had outgrown her size 10 clothing. My baby, at the time, was…
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We’re Raising All Girls and We Love it
Four girls. I could never have imagined the number of comments that four little girls could spur from the mouths of total strangers. …
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She Really is Little But Fierce
“She’s too little to be a minnow,” they told me as I went to put my daughter in her swimming group at the pool. “This class…
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I Taught My Daughter How to Fight Her Anxiety
“I am feeling a little nervous.” A few minutes earlier, I saw all of the signs when I told my oldest daughter we had to complete her…
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