My prayers are answered—my son is getting married! I started praying for my children’s future spouses thirty years ago when they were babies.
I prayed for someone to love them, respect them, and grow old with them. Finally, He answered...
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When you become pregnant, you begin reading all of the books, signing up for classes, and preparing your home and car for your little bundle. As...
Invite Your Neighbors Over | When Your House is Chaos
I currently have no less than 10 books on my dining room table. My house plants are trying to catch some rays there along with the laundry sitting in a...
I love spending intentional time with each of my kids. There is something about slowing down, pausing the day to day routines, and really cultivating our relationship that makes me feel so fulfilled as a mother. With 4 little...
Making friends is complete torture for me. Not because I don't want friends, but because "making" them is really difficult. Getting past the whole acquaintance waiting period is painful. I'm a solid introvert. So naturally, when I make the...
Back To School... Thank God
It's June. Your kids just got out of school for summer. You are swooning over the sunshine, the smell of suntan lotion, tank tops, flip flops and pool time. You are fully prepared for summer mornings of pancakes and cartoons,...
In March 2016, my husband and I were finally going to find out where we would be placed for his medical residency. “Match Day” is the day each year that fourth year medical students all around the country find...
Most people are familiar with maternity leave, but did you know the United States is one of the few countries where it’s not mandated to be paid? To take it a step farther, paternity leave is still being adapted...
If I were to write a letter to my younger self, the me before marriage and children, I'm sure that younger me would be very surprised at how her life would turn out.
Picture a young 18-year-old, entering college, thinking...
Family mealtime is something I try to focus on at least 4 times a week. It can be really challenging with afterschool activities and a husband who tends to work late, but nevertheless it’s a goal and focus of...
Parenting In Waco
End of Year Emotions
As a kid, I remember how challenging it was to transition each grade year to a new teacher - especially when I was leaving...
