My Story of Healing From Miscarriages
(Inside: Help to find healing in recovering from miscarriages.) “I spy with my little eyes…” I glanced out the car window looking for any color besides grey to describe to my two sons who were enjoying our game from the back seat. The sky was gloomy, muddy snow covered the trees and ground, and cars whizzed by coated in a
The Power of Friendships: Why Gal Pals are Important
(Inside: How strong friendships empower you.) It all started on the noisy yellow bus filled with excited kindergartners and longing-for-coffee grown-ups all heading to the aquarium. “I wrote a novel,” my fellow mom chaperone said as we passed the time with introductions and small talk. A novel. Who is this woman? Wonder woman? The
How to Hear God’s Voice Through Motherhood
(Inside: How to notice God’s voice in your life through motherhood.) I see and feel God in my ordinary life every single day. It is not audible. Instead, it is a feeling…a message through a moment that speaks to my heart. I feel it when my 3-year-old repeatedly hugs and kisses me.
Our Kitchen Remodel with DIY Barn Wood Countertops
(Inside: A DIY kitchen remodel with barn wood countertops.) **This blog post contains affiliate links.** I recently read that Pinterest stresses people out and makes them feel like they are not crafty enough. Not me. If I hang out with crafty friends that show me what they have done, I
The Best Part about the First Day of School – Do You Feel This Magic Too?
(Inside: Do you see this bonus in the first day of school? Hear the encouraging message for both kids and moms on the first day of school.) I love the start of a new school year. It holds so much promise. Like none of last year’s challenges will arise. My now 2nd grader
To the Mom Who’s Going Back to Work
(Inside: Thoughts on going back to work after maternity leave or being a stay-at-home mom.) I am going back to work for the first time in six years. I can’t even believe the full house I was dealt – I’ve landed my dream part-time job. Even so… I have all the big emotions: guilt,
