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Motherhood
November 10, 2019
4 Minute Read

Hey Mama, You Don’t Have to Do it All

I know it feels like you have to do everything, mama. But you don’t. You don’t need to have a perfect nutritionally sound meal plan every day of…

Motherhood, Teen
November 10, 2019
3 Minute Read

There Will Always Be Room For You At Home

First, I’m sorry. I’m sorry for all the tears. I didn’t know how soon they’d start but they’ve already begun rolling…

Motherhood
November 9, 2019
2 Minute Read

I Met a Boy and He Changed Everything

I met a boy. I’ll never forget the moment. I know no one’s perfect but, man—he sure was close. And the first time I held him in my arms, I was…

Motherhood, Toddler
November 9, 2019
3 Minute Read

These Days Are Long, But I Need More Time With You

I need more time. Eighteen months. Eighteen long, and I mean, VERY long months with my son so far. Staying home and spending 15 hours a day playing…

Motherhood
November 8, 2019
3 Minute Read

My Nest May Soon Be Empty But I Believe My Life Will Still Be Full

I talked to a neighbor recently who is expecting her first grandchild soon. She excitedly told me about how her daughter was feeling and about the…

Faith, Kids
November 8, 2019
3 Minute Read

God Can Mold the Anxious Child Into a Confident Adult

As I write this, my firstborn is 5,633 miles away in Taormina, Sicily. This is the farthest she has ever been away from home. Granted, she will turn…

Motherhood
November 8, 2019
4 Minute Read

To the Waiting Adoptive Parent, I See Your Strength

Dear waiting adoptive parent, I see you as you check your phone and e-mail too many times a day, wondering if you missed any messages from the…

Motherhood
November 7, 2019
5 Minute Read

“Mama, Can You Stay With Me For Just a Little Bit?”

“Mama, can you stay with me for a little bit?” My almost-4-year-old has always been an extraverted socialite who would run to her daycare class…

Motherhood
November 6, 2019
2 Minute Read

Mama, You’ve Never Been More Beautiful

I see you mama, and something about you has changed . . . I don’t think I’ve ever seen you more beautiful. You may have forgotten…

Motherhood
November 6, 2019
5 Minute Read

Right Now, I’m Defined By Motherhood—And I’m Glad

“What do you do?” This is a question that is inevitably asked when you first meet someone. I’ll never forget the first time it was…

Motherhood

Hey Mama, You Don’t Have to Do it All

There Will Always Be Room For You At Home

I Met a Boy and He Changed Everything

These Days Are Long, But I Need More Time With You

My Nest May Soon Be Empty But I Believe My Life Will Still Be Full

God Can Mold the Anxious Child Into a Confident Adult

To the Waiting Adoptive Parent, I See Your Strength

“Mama, Can You Stay With Me For Just a Little Bit?”

Mama, You’ve Never Been More Beautiful

Right Now, I’m Defined By Motherhood—And I’m Glad

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