And Then, the Darkness Lifts
Today when I woke, it had lifted, like sunshine peeking after rain. And as my toddler clicked on the lamp…
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Today when I woke, it had lifted, like sunshine peeking after rain. And as my toddler clicked on the lamp…
Continue ReadingIt's hard to admit, but some years I have to force myself to decorate for Christmas. Some years the lights…
Continue ReadingThere’s a reason we call it holiday “magic.” Something happens around this time of year— maybe it’s the nostalgia of…
Continue ReadingSometimes, I think about the future when you are grown and I am gone. When all that's left of me…
Continue ReadingI am an unplanned stay-at-home mom that resulted from daycare struggles and surprise twins during the pandemic. As a Type…
Continue ReadingIt’s like a sixth sense I have; I can’t explain it—it’s just a gift. My superpower is that I can…
Continue ReadingSome days, you’re a shark and you attack the day. Other days, you’re a slug, eking your way from coffee…
Continue ReadingBeing in a stepfamily means a lot of Christmases, we had one for each household plus each side of the…
Continue ReadingI see you trying to keep your head above water every day, trying to juggle all of your responsibilities, have…
Continue ReadingI’m living smack in the middle of a generational sandwich. If you haven’t heard the term before, “sandwich generation” refers…
Continue ReadingDear daughter, Thank you for teaching me what joy is. Thank you for waking up laughing and babbling, no matter…
Continue ReadingI grew up in a family where we knew who God was. We went to church, and we were involved…
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