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Grown Children, Kids, Motherhood
August 25, 2019
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By Esther Goetz

To the Parents Saying Goodbye

I’m awake. It’s 4 a.m. Just 45 minutes ago, I heard the garage door open and close for the last…

Kids
August 9, 2019
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By Liz Spenner

Dear Teacher, You Are the Bridge

At first, it was just me. You weren’t even a glimmer in my mind. Through the night-feedings. The early-morning cuddles.…

Wait, I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up Yet

Kids, Motherhood
August 4, 2019
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By Kaleigh Christensen

Wait, I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up Yet

I go to the store and buy cute new outfits. I bring them home and am so excited for you…

Dear Daughter, Invite Jesus Along For the Ride

Faith, Kids
August 2, 2019
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By Christine Carter

Dear Daughter, Invite Jesus Along For the Ride

Dear daughter, You are now 16, and the long-awaited time has come for you to get your driver’s license. I…

I Just Left a Piece of My Heart in a College Dorm

Grown Children, Motherhood, Teen
July 22, 2019
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By Susan Greco

I Just Left a Piece of My Heart in a College Dorm

I saw Hoda Kotb today in New York about to start her third hour of The Today Show. I waved…

I Blinked and You Went From Kindergarten to College

Motherhood, Teen
June 4, 2019
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By Kelly Richardson

I Blinked and You Went From Kindergarten to College

I remember the first day of kindergarten. I remember how far away your senior year in high school seemed and…

Motherhood is Letting Go, Over and Over Again

Kids, Motherhood
June 2, 2019
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By Mary Ann Blair

Motherhood is Letting Go, Over and Over Again

The sweet sound of your baby’s cry pierces the air inside the delivery room. He is laid upon your chest,…

Dear Graduate, You’ll Always Have a Place Here With Me

Motherhood, Teen
May 15, 2019
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By Tabitha Milam

Dear Graduate, You’ll Always Have a Place Here With Me

There is change in the air, can you feel it? It lies subtle and thick above us, pressing on our…

Faith, Motherhood
November 14, 2018
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By Adrienne West

I Don’t Think I Can Do This

It was time for the annual semi-dreaded first day of school picture for my two youngest boys who are now…

Dear Teenagers, Be Patient While I Let Go

Motherhood, Teen
October 26, 2018
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By Jessica Johnston

Dear Teenagers, Be Patient While I Let Go

To my teenagers, Be patient with me as I learn to let you go. I know it’s time. I know…

You’re Ready For School, My Child—But I Will Miss You Terribly

Child, Kids, Motherhood, School
August 21, 2018
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By Allison Maselli

You’re Ready For School, My Child—But I Will Miss You Terribly

This morning I am packing lunches. Spreading almond butter and honey. Cutting up carrots. It’s the last week of our…

Motherhood
June 13, 2018
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By Bailey Koch

Dear Mama, It’s Alright To Leave Him

Leave him. I see you across the pool from me, momma. Here I sit watching my boys jump off diving…

letting go

To the Parents Saying Goodbye

Dear Teacher, You Are the Bridge

Wait, I’m Not Ready For You to Grow Up Yet

Dear Daughter, Invite Jesus Along For the Ride

I Just Left a Piece of My Heart in a College Dorm

I Blinked and You Went From Kindergarten to College

Motherhood is Letting Go, Over and Over Again

Dear Graduate, You’ll Always Have a Place Here With Me

I Don’t Think I Can Do This

Dear Teenagers, Be Patient While I Let Go

You’re Ready For School, My Child—But I Will Miss You Terribly

Dear Mama, It’s Alright To Leave Him

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