Seeking Help in Uncertainty
You're not alone. God is with you, and He has promised not to leave you nor forsake you. He promises to hold you in His hand and that He's on your side. And even when we don't know what tomorrow…
When All You Can Say Is – I’m Here
That’s all I could say. That’s all I could do. Over and over, rocking and rocking, whispering in his ear as he clung to my neck – Mama’s here. Mama’s here. I have you now.
Sometimes You Need a Helping Hand
Once upon a time there was a young boy who went to the park with his mama. He ran up to the playground and sped around it trying to find the way up to the slide. He moved to one…
The Day My Husband Put Me in Time Out
The well of patience had run dry a few hours before, my head was aching like the toddler had hit it with his plastic bat (which he had), and I had just watched the eight-year-old use glitter on the dining…
How Not to Talk to Your Child about Sex: A Cautionary Tale
I can’t even tell you what took over my brain because I’m pretty sure I entered a state of shock, horror, unbelief, and please help me little baby Jesus. One part of me tried to retreat to my happy place…
To the Parents in the Hospital Waiting Room: You’re Going to Get Through This
I saw you sitting there this morning. Holding your child as you waited to get checked in, trying to smile and keep your baby cheerful so he wouldn’t be nervous. I saw you as you were called back over and…
