Confession #1: family dinner is the worst part of my day......cue the mom guilt.Before I had babies, I envisioned pleasant family dinners every night complete with a fully set table. The food would sit on the table in dishes and everyone would participate in delightful conversation. And, of course, there would not be an electronic… Continue reading The Dinner Time Blues
Pain in the Night and Joy in the Morning
There may be pain in the night, but joy comes in the morning. This verse (Psalm 30:5) has always been special to me because of the hope and reassurance it brings in the stormiest hours. However, last week it never felt more true. Pain and Sorrow Saturday, February 20th was a fun-filled day spent with… Continue reading Pain in the Night and Joy in the Morning
Waiting
God has put this word on my heart lately. I am not sure why or for what purpose, but I am trying (key word here) to just sit with this word and its meaning. Wait… to stay in place in expectation of (Merriam-Webster) I have so many questions: What am I waiting for? For how… Continue reading Waiting
The Coffee-date Friend
I am so thankful to have some wonderful women and couples in my life who I can call my friends. They are all completely unique, but I can say with confidence that they are all thoughtful, supportive, kind, and most of all, present. A lot of my friends are in a similar stage of life… Continue reading The Coffee-date Friend
Not Today Satan, Not Today
After all of the hope and anticipation of 2021, my new year started off with me quarantined in my room with Covid while I listened to my children play and laugh outside my door (coupled with the occasional “mama” and tiny fingers sliding under my door). Not exactly the way I pictured our “fresh start” of… Continue reading Not Today Satan, Not Today
More than a Mommy: An Identity Struggle
I have an identity. Actually, I have multiple identities. I am a Jesus-follower, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a wife, a mother, a cat lady, etc. However, one of my most proud identities is being a mother of exceptional children. As most parents can tell you, the days can be difficult and there is… Continue reading More than a Mommy: An Identity Struggle