Making it Impossible to Not Think About God
Training children in the way they should go is a difficult, and often mind boggling task. While I struggle to preach the gospel to myself everyday, I'm tasked with extending grace to my children and teaching and helping to expose their need for our wonderful Savior. There are so many days where I feel like I can do nothing right and there is simply no fruit on the vine, and never will … [Read more...]
This post is part of our motherhood series. You can see all the posts here. So your happily-ever-after is finally coming true. Nesting is in full force. You're now a wife. You have a baby. And you can settle down and do what your heart has yearned for since you were a little girl - you can be a full-time wife and mommy. But wait! There's only one problem! You kinda forgot, didn't really … [Read more...]
This post is part of our motherhood series. You can see all the posts here. Being a work at home mom presents many challenges. It's a blessing most definitely, being able to care for my toddler while earning a little income on the side from the comforts of my own home, but it takes a lot of intentionality and discipline to make it work. When people find out that I stay home full time caring … [Read more...]
This post is part of our motherhood series. You can find all the posts here. I thought I had it all figured out. I was going to have my baby and then, once I was recovered and refreshed, I would head back to work. Boy was I in for a surprise! Sister, just because we stay at home doesn't mean we aren't working our heineys off. It is hard. Really hard. And so is the decision to commit to … [Read more...]
This post is written by contributing writer, Jen from This Gal's Journey. Dark clouds hovered low in the air. A dense mist hung suspended in the atmosphere; fog blanketed the horizon. The perfect backdrop for the dark mood settling deep in my heart. I stood and looked out the window, simply willing myself to breathe. To move under the heavy burden of the sadness and frustration. I just … [Read more...]
It's been almost two years since I felt a baby move in my belly. I long to feel another life moving within, giving of myself so intimately, so selflessly. Each season of pregnancy is something to be cherished. But each month, the cycle turns and the pulse is negative. Each month my heart sinks and my husband bows his head. We pray for more children. We long for more children. We're so … [Read more...]
This post is written by contributing writer, Tasha from Spann-ing the Globe. 10 Organizational Tips for New Mothers 1. Commit to organization. Nothing in life works well without a commitment. If you don’t want to do something, you will not accomplish anything. If this is a goal, you can succeed. 2. Be realistic. Don’t expect to be able to keep the house spotless for guests with a … [Read more...]
Out of no where, the words howled like the wind swirling around us, "Why don't you just get a job?" A thoughtless statement spoken by an ill informed adult. A thoughtless statement spoken to put me in my place. A thoughtless statement that hurt and forced me to gulp back the tears that threatened to burst forth. For a second, I couldn't respond. I was shocked, caught completely … [Read more...]
Recently, while perusing my many unread messages in my inbox, I ran across one that was promoting half price getaways. I found myself day dreaming and even coveting a vacation. I fantasized about a child free vacation with just the man of my prayers. I even began to resent the diaper that I was procrastinating to change, which means I was resenting my sweet boy’s very presence. This moment … [Read more...]
Monday, contributing writer Jen from This Gal's Journey encouraged you with the words: this, too, shall pass. I found her post so encouraging, and I couldn't help but think that this would be a perfect time to tell you about one of my new favorite books from an everyday mama like you and me. If you're a mama in need of extra encouragement (and who isn't, right?), I want to commend a book to you … [Read more...]
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