Adoption Has Made Me a Better Mama
I remember etching our family plans into a napkin at our two-year anniversary dinner. We were eating at Rio in Sisters, Oregon and I couldn’t…
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Why I’m Embracing My Wrinkles
The other night I stood staring at my face. My forehead suddenly jumped out at me (I suppose it can be hard to miss). But really, it was the lines…
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Dear Younger Self: I wish I knew these things when I was your age. Remember when you thought 40 was so old? Good news, you’re not ready for the…
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How to Respond to the ‘Just Kidding’ Excuse
“Are you sure you aren’t having twins?” “By the time you meet someone and get married, my daughter will be too old to be your flower…
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The Decisions You’re About to Make are all Wrong. Make Them Anyway.
Dear 16-year-old me, You’re about to make a lot of life-altering decisions. Some of them will pan out exactly like you’re hoping, but a lot of…
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Five Phrases I Will Keep Repeating To My Kids During The School Year
Going back to school is such a stressful time for everyone. It’s exciting, but it also causes so many mixed emotions and feelings of uncertainty. I…
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13 Pieces of Advice for My Son on his 13th Birthday
As this new season known as the teen years is now officially upon us, here is the advice I have for you, my sweet teen son… Be…
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Things I Want my Daughter to Know
Things I Want my Daughters to Know Your value as a person is first and foremost in being a child of God, who loves you with an everlasting love. You…
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The Great Egg Hunt
When our son Neil was 13 months old, my husband and I couldn’t wait to introduce him to his first Easter Egg Hunt. The night before Easter, I…
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ALL Dogs Can Learn New Tricks
I’m fascinated and a little tickled when I run into a BFO, and if the term is new to you, a Blinding Flash of the Obvious. I mean seriously,…
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