Recently I’ve been reminded of how lonely motherhood can be. I first realized it when my oldest son was a newborn, then again only a year later when he was diagnosed with an illness that nearly lasted that entire year. And now I’m recognizing this truth once again as I cradle another new baby in… Continue reading God’s Presence in Motherhood
Photo by lil artsy on Pexels.com Hello again. My youngest is a little over two months old now, and I have had a growing desire to write again with each passing week, so here I am. It feels a little crazy to be jumping back into this hobby, I'll admit. My little baby is still… Continue reading Why I Write
Our baby boy decided to make his debut on Saturday morning, at 37 weeks and 3 days of gestation. For purposes of this blog, I will most likely call him CJ or Jim or something like that (I would refer to him by his middle name like I do Liam, but his middle name is… Continue reading Our Baby is Here!
Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com I woke up late several Sunday evenings ago to the sound of Liam crying, and as I groggily traipsed from my bedroom to his, I was met by the scene of my husband meticulously searching every nook and cranny of the living room with a flashlight. He promptly informed me… Continue reading Intruders
Photo by Pexels. Unfortunately, I didn't take a good picture of the ones my friend gave me. A friend gave me a pot of vibrant, red tulips as a belated birthday present when she came to visit me over a month ago. I enjoyed the beautiful blooms for as long as they lasted, but soon… Continue reading Seasons
As the title states, I've been keeping a secret. But since a picture is worth a thousand words (or so they say), I'll let the following pictures do the talking. "April Showers bring May Rainbow Babies. Ours due May 3rd, 2023." Picture from late October 2022, the day I gave my mom this painting. My… Continue reading I’ve Been Keeping a Secret
Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com My son turned five a few weeks ago, and I felt a mixture of emotions on his big day. That morning, I put Nicole Nordeman’s song “Slow Down” on repeat as I hung up decorations in our dining room area and cried my eyes out. I love the ways… Continue reading Five Years Old
I originally thought that Liam had drawn the letter "E" for ear, albeit backwards for the ear on the right of this picture, and I was so impressed with him. But then he informed me that it was not the letter "E" at all. It was supposed to be earwax! 😆 “I have a surprise… Continue reading A Wholehearted Offering
The plant my mom gave me recently in honor of the baby I lost. My birthday is quickly drawing near, and with it comes the recognition that the first-year anniversary of my loss is approaching too. Last year, as I was losing my unborn baby, I was doubly upset to be experiencing this loss on… Continue reading Recognition
A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9 Liam and I worked on a number of puzzles in the spring. He has been given several over the years that are age appropriate for him (3-5 years old), so I have especially enjoyed working on these simple puzzles with him.… Continue reading Puzzle Pieces and Personal Plans
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