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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Taking Kids to Church is Hard But Holy Work
With donut-filled cheeks and sticky fingers, Charlotte and Isaac skip down the hallway behind me to find a seat in church. With a smile, the usher…
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How I’ve Changed as the Mother of a Teenager
A few months ago at church, two friends asked me how it was going with my daughter, and I didn’t know how to respond. They both had teenage…
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To the Mom Who Feels Overlooked: Your Worth Cannot Be Measured
“I feel invisible,” I thought as yet another person stared at my pregnant belly instead of my face. Comments from passers-by in Walmart went…
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