I am sure I am not the only person that never watched the age old classic It’s a Wonderful Life until they were well into their 30’s. This Christmas season I finally sat down and watched this entire movie from beginning to end. If you haven’t seen the movie, I am totally going to spoil…
Tag: faith
To Act Or Be Acted Upon – Our Gift of Agency
I had to pretend I was writing a 5 minute talk for my religion class this past semester. I worked really hard on this talk, only to find out, it was over twice as long as it was supposed to be! I sent my instructor the Reader’s Digest Version, but I wanted to share the…
Mom Advice: Just Keep Smiling :)
I know it is hard to find the strength to smile when life feels like a never ending string of demands, but keep doing it. Hold your head up in confidence even if others think you should be doing it differently. You are doing your best. Believe it. You ARE enough. It is OK that…
I don’t like being a SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) – 5 Ways to Manage the Chaos!
I’ve been pretty open about my struggles to become settled in my identity as a YOUNG mom of many children. I’ve had a LONG journey on my way to learning how to love it. It hasn’t come naturally to me, nor has it come easily. I’ve had to accept my shortcomings, seek council from others…
Rape – 10 years later
10 years ago, I was hurt by someone I had let get too close to me. He preyed on my vulnerabilities and exploited my weaknesses to serve his own desires. I fought, I tried to avoid the situation, I tried to get out of the date that lead to the events that have forever scarred…
A miscarriage or loss of a baby is never forgotten…. But it is how we remember it that matters.
I wish I had written in my journal a little more during this time. During this seventh pregnancy, I keep thinking about this loss from two years ago… I we a little concerned during my last pregnancy too. I suppose having had this experience has left a bit of uncertainty in me. It’s truly been…
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