A Daily Schedule: The Simple Secret to a Special Summer
As a busy mom of four, who works at home and sends her kids to public school, I find the beginning of summer to be both exciting and daunting. I…
The Day I Forgave My Father
“Have you bought Dad a Father’s Day card already?” My sister asks casually as she picks at her kale salad. My head jerks up. I glance around the restaurant trying…
Sacred Rhythms of Summer
It was a simple summer—definitely not one that topped the list as “most exciting” or “most memorable”—but it marked me for life in a profound way. My children were little,…
How Fear Almost Robbed Me of Motherhood
I remember when the fear first began. It wasn’t when three of my friends, as well as my sister, all became pregnant around the same time; that was incredibly exciting.…
My Journey Through Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
The nurse handed me the clipboard of thick paperwork, the metal clip strategically covering the name of the depression inventory. I knew what it was — this was my third…
Empty Arms on Mother’s Day
“Please stand if you are a mother. We want to celebrate you!” says the pastor. His intentions, of course, are good. Everyone is looking around at the wave of pastels…
What Motherhood Has Taught Me About Pride
Twenty-four years ago, on August 29th, I underwent the single most life-altering event I would ever experience. In a matter of minutes, I transitioned from girl to mother. Looking back…
God Sees the Beauty in Your Hot Mess
There are many days in motherhood that I can so easily focus on our shortcomings as a family — and even more specifically, my shortcomings as a mom. I am…
Finding Joy in My Darkest Hour
It was the eve of my long-anticipated departure — the culmination of many years of plans and prayers unfolding. To say that I was excited would be the understatement of…
When You Find Yourself in the Wilderness
Have you ever been lost? Maybe you didn’t realize you were lost until you were alerted by that dreaded voice coming from the GPS, “recalculating, proceed to route.” I’m not…