[box] Today, I share a letter to my future daughters-in-law, Lord willing. It’s promises I make before I know them. I pray for these girls daily, and I know the Lord hears my prayers. [/box] Dear Daughter-in-law, God has graced me with many gifts in my life, some of the most lavish of His gifts […]
I rested on the edge of his bed and listened to the confusion in his voice. When his narrowed eyes dared move towards mine, they darted away with stealthy speed. “I’m tired of being good. I don’t want to be sweet anymore.” Silence fell over the room. I thought back to the previous weeks, the […]
Early in my parenting years, I came to understand that if I didn’t intentionally claim the time allotted to me, I would drift into a reactionary state of living. If I lived each day in a state of reaction, I would not parent the way I desired. When my babies were babies, I made one small […]
I peeked open his door and gazed at his peaceful slumber. I think he is beautiful when he sleeps. His body is in constant motion when awake, so I love to watch him at complete rest. Then I did what I can only do with him, what would cause my other boys to wake in […]
I was given a gift of a trip to New York last weekend with my mom, sister, and niece. After an incredibly busy fall, I was longing for a break, a bit of an escape. New York is definitely not a place of rest. In fact, it’s the exact opposite for me. It’s vibrant, alive, electric […]
[box] While I’m taking a blogging break, I will be posting some of my favorite posts from 2014. Happy New Years![/box] This is a repost of the most popular post of 2014. I posted in January and again in May. Dear Boys, Do you remember the day we went to the drugstore and the lady […]
I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I am not opposed to making healthy changes or setting goals. I just don’t want to wait for a certain day on the calendar to tell me that is the day to make a change. More than anything I feel like the New Year can be one more […]
