Awhile back I discerned something quite tragic. My husband and my children were not getting enough of me. Let me rephrase… My husband and children were not getting enough of the undistracted, full-hearted, un-hurried, calm and rational – me. I’m one of those people who have a tendency to over commit myself; to give my…
I sat quiet for a moment after the doctor left the room, trying to wrap my mind around the words just spoken.. “..we need to induce today.” I had imagined spending those first few hours of labor in the comfort of my living room. Maybe watching a couple episodes of Daniel Tiger with my kids…
As I count down the days to my due date, I find my mind caught between two longings. One is the anticipation of the certain near future. The other is a yearning to embrace each moment of my present position. Although I think both of these desires are right and necessary, I can so easily…
Restless nights, aching back, frequent trips to the bathroom. All these point to the fact that our new baby girl will be arriving soon! Just a couple weeks left until her due date! Although our family has already been eagerly anticipating her arrival, I want to use the time we have left to intentionally prepare…
A look of defeat forms on her sweet face. The thought comes to my mind.. …have I been putting too much pressure on her lately? “Sweetie, do you feel like mommy has been asking too much from you?” She looks up at me, her eyes filling mine with the overwhelming answer. I knew instantly her…
“I heard a story of two farmers praying to God for rain to come. Both prayed but only one prepared the land. Who do you think trusted God more to send the rain?” “Well, the farmer who prepared the land.” “Which one are you? God will send the rain when He is ready. Your job…
God is so awesome. I love all the little ways He shows He cares for us. A few months ago, after learning that my husband was offered a job in Boise, ID – and that we would soon be moving away from our hometown in California, I discovered that a friend of mine had also…
The final song was coming to a close as my husband and I walked towards the stage. One of the pastors was standing up front – we made our way towards him to express our decision. He smiled and shook both of our hands before saying a quick prayer with us. As the song reached…
“You need to watch your attitude.” This phrase must have a replay button connected to my mouth – and my children seem to know exactly where to find it. I have caught myself saying this over and over to them the past couple weeks. But the thing is, I probably need to be saying it…
Her bedtime ritual has become quite treasured. Each night she chooses the book we will read together before lights go out and the dreams begin dancing in her head. This night she had chosen a book about a penguin who wanted to fly. The poor little penguin! Try as he may, he just couldn’t get…
