Whatever it is. That one more “have to” that rings through your brain at night, sometimes keeping you awake, robbing you of sleep and peace. That feeling of anxiety and an inward voice that says “what will they think?” That one holiday tradition that you hate, but you do it anyway for fear of censure… Continue reading Mama, You DON’T Have To Do The Thing
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Blessed Are You Mama!
To listen to an audio reading of this blog post, press play below: When you encounter crumbs under the table and in the couch cushions, for the thousandth time, for it means that your children are fed. When you cry out for help and are answered, for you are the favored daughter of the Most… Continue reading Blessed Are You Mama!
Wrenches, Lemons, and Overcomers
“And the second he called Ephraim [to be fruitful], For [he said] God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.” - Genesis 41:52 AMPC As moms, as women, and finally, as humans, we can go through a lot. Life sometimes throws wrenches and lemons when we were hoping for blissful… Continue reading Wrenches, Lemons, and Overcomers
Keep Your Eyes On The Reward
Because it’s real. And it’s waiting for you, increasing in value and size as you continue on in your mothering. Let’s be real for a moment… Motherhood can be very hard. There is much of it that no one ever sees, except God. We plant seeds, daily, into our children’s lives, hoping and praying for… Continue reading Keep Your Eyes On The Reward
Twins
A double rainbow after yet another miscarriage. An answered prayer and dream realized. A test of faith and trust in God. Having twin identical girls was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Was the pregnancy hard? Yes. Was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY. Here’s a little backstory… Back when my husband and I were… Continue reading Twins
