Mama friend, I know you are unhappy with your weight. You stand on the scale and wonder how the number has gotten so high. You look in the mirror, and your pre-baby figure has been replaced with curves you never knew could appear. But you know what? That body has done incredible things. It carried babies, it … Continue reading For the Mama Struggling with Her Weight
As a mom of little ones, sometimes it’s hard to get together with friends. It feels like we’re pulled in many different directions, and yet we end up living a life of isolation because of all the immediate demands of raising children. Join me at Just Between Us as I share about a time … Continue reading The Blessing of an Interrupted Routine
I send her to bed with a not-so-gentle reminder to stay in her room. I’m fed up. She has come out three times already, and I’ve had it. Just go to bed. It has been a long day, and I want to unwind. I want to be kid free. I don’t want to have to take care … Continue reading When Our Words Don’t Show Love
Sweet Child, Mothering is hard. I know I don’t always do the best job. Some days I downright fail. I’m still selfish, lacking patience, and I’m not the momma you deserve. Some days I’m not the momma God designed me to be. There are days I want to quit because I feel like I can’t … Continue reading Mothering Is Hard
Oh, I have tears in my eyes as I write this to you, my future son-in-law. Why I’m thinking of my baby getting married is beyond me. Maybe it’s because I pray for her every day. I know she’s not mine forever, and I’m realizing the importance of praying for you too. Before I know … Continue reading Letter to the Man Who Marries My Daughter
