The Blessed Dreaded Week

I have dreaded this week for a long time. My last born, my baby starts kindergarten. With the way God spaced out my “babies” this is the first time in 16 years that I have not had a little at home with me. My “present tense” is definitely changing. Eliza has been my sidekick for […]

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8/06/2019

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My Peaceful Time

  This morning, Eliza crawled into bed with me. I had been scrolling through a news app or two on my phone after reading Desiring God’s daily Instagram post and You Version’s verse of the day. After cuddling with me awhile, she asked if I was ready to get up. I asked her if she […]

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7/19/2019

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“On Your Side”

She came into my bathroom and I could tell by the look on her face something was not quite right. Trying ascertain the source of her unhappiness, I did a quick scan of her outfit. I had helped her pick out the tutu type skirt. Seeing that the t-shirt she had been adamant about wearing […]

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7/17/2019

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Redeeming Mother’s Day

Today is full of a bunch of different emotions for a bunch of different reasons. Mother’s Day. This is the first Mother’s Day since my grandmother’s passing. I miss her, but I also hurt for my mom, whom I know misses her so much more. May is the month the baby I miscarried would have […]

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Good Friday’s Cross

Recently, I was excited to attend an event where one of my favorite authors would be speaking. One of my best girlfriends and I grabbed a nice dinner beforehand and we made our way to the venue. Before we found our seats, we saw and connected with ladies from all over town and various phases […]

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Facing Fears By Holding Hands

I could tell from her cry that the fear was as sincere as it could be. Mommas know the differences in their kids’ cries. It starts when they’re young – there is the hungry cry, the tired cry, the change-my-diaper cry. . . As the baby gets older and is better able to communicate, some […]