Most of all, you showed love in tangible ways through your support, love, generosity, and grace. You put our lives before your own.
Dear child: Forgive me for being impatient with you in this scary and stressful time
In a matter of days, our lives have turned upside down like those rollercoasters you’ve dreamed about riding this summer. Your sports activities, spring musical program, and school have all been closed. Your playdates and outings are being withheld to ensure your safety on lockdown. When you first heard the news, you yelled and cried …
Top Summer Survival Tips for Moms with Kids at Home
It was only a matter of minutes of school being out for summer that my kids began fighting. One declared, “Stop looking at me!” to the other across the kitchen table. I knew it was going to be a long summer, so I began planning in my mind what we’d stay busy with for sanity’s …
Mom, you do it all and it’s amazing
Oh, Momma, you really do it all, and it’s amazing. I know some days you think you don’t do anything (especially when people ask you all the time what you do all day?), but in reality, you’re doing everything…
Dear Seasoned Mama, Thank You For Loving My Children and Me Unconditionally
Thank you for treating my children the same when they’re obedient and when they’re unlovely…
Dear Son: Will You Please Stay 5 Forever?
Last night, we cuddled under your dream tent and read Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site. As I read you squeezed my arm and said, “I love you, Mama” with your double-dimpled smile. “I love you, too, Will. I want you to stay this age forever.” “But I won’t,” you said so matter-of-factly. And my heart ached a …
Mama, this one powerful gift is already yours to give away
There’s a lot of talk about doing, but not much about just being. But you and I were never called to be supermoms, but instead faithful in our calling…
When I wondered if I was seen as a mom
That day, the sparrow continued trying to fly but its wings were damaged, but that didn’t make her any less valuable…
Dear Son: May You Always Treasure the Women in Your Life
That you’ll treat them with honor, respect, value, and great care as you would one of your most treasured possessions…
Dear Sons: This is what real men do
Real men were once young boys like you. And somewhere along the way, they chose to grow up. That same choice, my son, will be up to you too…