Tag Archives: Mothering Well

It starts early, doesn't it dear momma. The feelings of guilt and the pang in your chest of "if only." You see your friends and what they are doing for their children for Christmas. You see the catalo...

During my early to mid-twenties, I found myself in a strained relationship with one of the most important people in my life, my mom. It was hard and awkward and painful. For both of us. The combinatio...

Can I just take a moment to say how disappointed I am?    Tonight, my heart is sad. My heart is heavy. For my friends who are moms, for my family who are moms, for my l...

Do you ever have moments when you wonder if God really deserves our thanks? If so, you are not alone. I can think back on many instances in my own life when I truly wondered if G...

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV)  Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love en...

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (NIV) I received some bad news recently, followed by some more bad news, followed...

She stood with tears dripping down her round, blushed cheeks. Her six-year-old little mind had captured the reality that—wait for it—Mommy could die. It’s a very harsh reality for an...

With a tribe of eight kids, I’ve got a buffet of personalities and quirks and hilarities and twists, turns, and curves when it comes to all the group dynamics of a packed house. And ...

The “People You May Know” box on Facebook popped up with her sister’s picture inside. The same smile that five years ago brought great joy ushered in a sadness that she was not aware...

There is a plethora of kid-friendly convenience foods that many of us feed our kids but are too embarrassed to admit publicly. What we’re even more embarrassed to admit is that sometimes we love...