He Still Has Her Cup
He saved her cup. It’s been nearly 20 years, but he still has her cup. That’s hard to say, and even harder to think about. But it’s…
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Raising Tiny Humans is Hard, But Please Stop Reminding Me
“Prepare to never sleep again!” “Wait until he’s mobile, then your life is OVER!” “If you think the terrible twos are bad,…
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I’m Aching For Your Summer Vacation
To the annoyed mom at the store, I wasn’t eavesdropping. I was walking by to get my oatmeal and heard you tell your kids that you already can’t…
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I Hope You Can Still Hear Me In Heaven
I sat on the floor with my knees tucked in and my back up against the hospital wall. With my shoulder, I wiped away what felt like the 104th tear as…
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A Good Mom is the Greatest Gift I’ve Ever Been Given
As a kid, I always thought Mother’s Day was kind of stupid. After all, you have a birthday. Why did we need a special holiday to honor you being…
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From the Beginning, Motherhood is Life Interrupted
I see you, Mama. You can’t ever quite relax or let your guard down, in the house or out. And here’s why. Because when you stop to check…
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When I Want to Run Away From Home, I Remember This
“Mommy, me and my brother are going to find somewhere else to live!” My oldest declared. “Really? Why is that?” “Because you’re so mean…
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The Greatest Feast of All This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving week is typically a short one for work. This means I rest a bit easier, knowing that I’ll be enjoying more husband time, more help…
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The Two Most Important Words in Our Marriage
This isn’t a parenting post, although I should say they are known among family and friends and even in school for being some of the most polite…
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Come Lord Jesus, Be Our Guest
“I’m going to say grace without you!” I remind my 5-year-old as he wanders around the living room. Everyone else is sitting at the table with…
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