Last week, I wrote an email to a cherished friend whose first born is about to graduation from high school. I have found myself sharing these types of words often in the last couple of years (many of the MOPS Moms I mentored now have graduation seniors).... You have no idea how many times I have thought of you over the past school ... read more
Mothering
Filling the emptiness in me….
I am still processing and grieving the death of my Mother a little over a month ago. Most days find me dealing with life just fine and then the awareness that she is gone will wash over me. I know that this is a normal part of grief and I try to welcome it as part of my healing, so I allow the tears to come and ask my Heaven Father to fill the ... read more
Continuing to learn this role called Mother
Happy Belated Mother's Day to my many friends who are Mothers and to everyone who ever had a Mom. I had a sweet Mother's Day with 2 of my daughters enjoying a dinner created by my oldest daughter and enjoyed in her home. I missed seeing my own mother and our middle daughter and grandson on Mother's Day, but I am thankful for cards that were sent ... read more
Every Mom has experienced this Woman in the Grocery Store
Our new MOPS (Mother of Preschoolers) Ministry year started yesterday which means I started my 10th year as a MOPS Mentor. Yesterday, as MOPS started again, I was reminded again of wonderful experience that being a Mom is and how I have now become... That Woman in the Grocery Store As a Mom you’ve experienced that woman in the grocery ... read more
Wishing your could fix your child's problems
In the last month, I have had the humbling honor of praying for several dear friends who are hurting with their children. I have prayed over a hospital bed, sent prayers through emails and just listened as these mothers have shared their pain and tears with me. The heart of a mother is always connected to her child - when our child is hurting ... read more
Recognize & Record: Your Child's Christmas Tree Ornaments
Taking down a Christmas Tree is never as much fun as putting it up. I am usually ready for our main tree (we have 3 trees) to come down around New Year's. Our family tree is a live tree so by New Year's it is dropping needles and looking droopy. Even though this year's tree is still looking good, it will still probably come down this ... read more