Love: Is it Passionate or Compassionate?
Being a momma is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I know it comes naturally for some people but it does not for me. I was conditioned early in life…
Tantrums and Triggers
All the parenting books in all the world can’t prepare you for the emotions that rise up when your child screams at you, slams the door, and yells, “I don’t…
Discovering Joy in Monotony
Being a stay-at-home mom with small children has provided the luxury of being available for them in their formative years; however there were certainly long, tiresome days of routine and…
Let’s Love Each Other Like the World Ain’t Burning
I know everybody has something to say about the state of the world right now. But come with me for a moment, friend. I have an idea, and I can’t…
Regret of not doing more
I like to think of myself as caring and empathetic but well, that's not always the case. I can be selfish, turning inwards when I should be thinking of others,…
A simple word can mean the world to someone
Some people really have a way with words. They know just when to use them. I found out a few months ago that one of my teachers passed away. She…
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What it means to show true charity and generosity in a world full of hurting people
I am the executive director of a nonprofit organization that helps women in crisis, namely pregnant and single mothers with small children. These women sometimes come from extremely difficult situations…
What my 8-year-old taught me about changing a diaper
Kennedy. Middle child. Baby number Three. She gets the least amount of attention in the house of seven. She always does what she’s told, typically before anyone has to even make a peep…
6 Ways to Keep the Passion Alive After Kids
The butterflies in your stomach, the romance, the nights that never end (and not because of children)... when you're in love, the world begins and ends with the two of…
