Tag Archives: Relationships

Everyone’s journey to becoming parents is unique and special in its own way; however our journey to becoming parents was a journey that we never expected. About 5 years ago my husband...

I am sitting here in the dark with only the light of a flickering candle.  The power is out again.  There is no TV, no internet, and no phone.  A lot has happened in the last...

It's amazing how God can put a whole family together with pieces from this world. When my wife and I got married in the 80's we decided that we wanted three children. Both of us were from large famili...

“Invisible wounds are the hardest to heal,….their closure depends on the love of others,….and patience,  and understanding, and…. the tender gift of time.“ &#...

When our kids were young, we struggled to figure out how to participate in Halloween. At the time, our kids went to public school during the week and Sunday school on Sunday. Depending on who you talk...

I’ve always loved Paul’s words to the Thessalonians, “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the Gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had ...

At the beginning of the month, The Washington Post published the findings of a study concluding that the majority of new parents are unprepared for motherhood and have unrealistic expectations of what...

“If you have a passion for something, go for it. Never let anybody tell you that you can’t do something….Never be afraid to be a poppy in a field of daffodils, because that’s ...

The two credit card applications I expected. The handwritten letter was a surprise. It was my first day on campus as a college freshman. With the help of my parents and two RAs, all of my bel...

Stay at home mom, working mom, or somewhere in between, we can all agree that motherhood is full of challenge, patience, frustration, love…and a whole lot of humor. If we don’t laugh then...