The Heart of the Battle
I just did one of the stupidest things in my life.
As if someone else, I watched myself angrily put black suede sparkled boots on my daughter's feet because she actually refused to brush her teeth without donning some type of footwear. We were in the midst of a battle - I could think of no proper choices to give... >Read More
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My Baby'ss Starting Kindergarten
My Sara begins kindergarten this month. Let me rephrase…my BABY begins kindergarten this month. I have one foot in the school-aged-child season of life, and one firmly planted for one more year in the "mother of preschooler" role (thanks to my other "baby," four-year-old Jack).
I am not ready for this. At all. Sara, on the other hand, has been...... >Read More
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Thank You for Me
"Therefore, whoever humbles {herself} like a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:4).
Sara, 4, had asked to pray before our breakfast this morning. That is quite typical of her. I think it's more her penchant to take charge than her avid spiritual growth as of yet. But I happily obliged as it still does something... >Read More
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Mommy Was Wrong
Asking your children for forgiveness
I did it again! I swear; I can't seem to get this mothering thing down. Sara, my four-year-old, was simply in my way as I was trying to walk across the kitchen…this wasn't deliberate disobedience on her part, by any means. And I yelled at her. The feeling in the pit of my stomach when... >Read More
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Why Moms Need Each Other
I believe that God wants me to have friends that will walk through this life with me. One of the best parts of my life is the amazing friendships I have. I lean on my girlfriends. God provides so much tangible love and support through my friends.
In fact, a while back, I was having a pretty big struggle in... >Read More
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Tips for the New Mommy
Veteran moms share their best advice for those beginning the journey of motherhood
These are some tips that I gleaned from some of the women of my home church, Blackberry Creek, in Aurora, Illinois.
Spiritual & emotional:
First things first - you won't find time to spend with God. You will need to make time - do it. His patience, love...... >Read More
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Lessons from a Christmas Dress
Oh, my precious Sara. A girly-girl through and through. Last year she... >more
Moments For Moms - Daddy's Girl
At church today I caught a glimpse of an amazing father-daughter relationship.... >more
What Do You Fear?
