Dear Lord, Today is Mother's Day. I thought it only appropriate to thank you for making me a mother. Eleven years ago, you brought that word "mother" into my life in a very personal way. I remember looking at that test that said positive and thinking my world was about to change. And change it… Continue reading My Mothers Day Thanks
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Perception VS.Precision
Peek-a-boo. One of my favorite games to play with little babies. It's so simple, yet keeps them (yes, and myself) entertained for hours. Hide behind the couch. Pop up! Where'd she go? There she is! When I was in college and in a child Psychology class, we discussed this very game. You see, babies, about… Continue reading Perception VS.Precision
Happy Mothers Day
It's Mother's Day. That day when we acknowledge the amazing woman in our life that have sacrificed so much and received so little in return. Caffeine jitters, battle scars (sounds nicer than stretch marks), and a ponytail seems to be the way to spot her out in a crowd. I love Moms. I love my… Continue reading Happy Mothers Day
When Enough is Enough
I can't tell you how many times Mothering has brought me to my limits. There have been days when Peter has walked in the door, only for me to walk right out so I can catch my breath. Parenting is NOT for the faint of heart. So much blood, sweat, and tears are required. But… Continue reading When Enough is Enough
Whispers of the Heart
"It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD...He sitteth alone and keep silence, because he hath borne it upon him...For the Lord will not cast off forever: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies."~Lamentations 3:26-32… Continue reading Whispers of the Heart
When Fear Takes Hold
She was 6 lbs. 8 oz. of perfectness. Big brown eyes. Dark hair that covered her entire head. Long "piano fingers", as we like to call them. Clara Esther Little. It was love at first sight. Looking at this sweet baby, you would never know what it took to get her here, but we did.… Continue reading When Fear Takes Hold
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