When The Children Ask “Stop Spilling Our Blood”
Last night when I entered my 13-year old daughter's room before she went to sleep, she asked me a question.…
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Last night when I entered my 13-year old daughter's room before she went to sleep, she asked me a question.…
Continue ReadingAnytime a conflict arises, whether the situation is trivial or life-changing, these words are my mother’s best advice: “Let go…
Continue ReadingDear husband, Sometimes I envy you. Sometimes when you get home, your great mood is almost maddening. I envy…
Continue ReadingWe had parent/teacher conferences last eve. With the boys current ages of nine, six, and four, conferences are mostly a…
Continue ReadingMy precious babies, You’re too young yet to understand, but this world you’re growing up in is broken and…
Continue ReadingI've come to realize being a mom means you find yourself in a state of perpetual heartache, while also experiencing…
Continue ReadingHumanity’s lament and God’s response: On February 27, 2012, my children’s high school, in which my husband and I had…
Continue ReadingThere are some things parents don't want to hear, especially from strangers. Things like "why are you letting your…
Continue ReadingI did not sign up for this. This thought went through my head as a screaming four-week-old newborn was lying…
Continue ReadingDear children, Let me first say this: I love you more than anything in the world. Remember that sentence because…
Continue ReadingDear postpartum depression, You’re brilliant. No really, you are. You let me make it through my first pregnancy completely unscathed, with…
Continue ReadingEvery weekday morning, a piece of my heart walks out the door and climbs up into that yellow school bus.…
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