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When Life Is More Than You Can Stand, Kneel
Anyone that’s been in my house knows, I love wooden signs. I have a lot of them. Some give inspiration, others describe my life, and some just go with the decor of the…
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There Is No Greater Battle Than The Battle Against Yourself
There is no greater fear as a mother than to have to stand over your child’s grave. There is no stronger cry than the wailing of a mother as her child’s casket is…
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To My Pandemic Baby, This Isn’t The World I Wanted to Bring You Into
To my pandemic baby, this isn’t the world I wanted to bring you into. The diaper bag is still packed with diapers you’ve since grown out of and back-up clothes that no longer…
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“Home is Wherever I’m With You,” But My Heart Still Longs For Montana
The saying goes, “home is wherever I’m with you” and people tell me that you have to make your own happiness. And while that all may be true, my heart still longs for…
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I Don’t Know a Lot Lately, But He Does
I’ve said “I don’t know” a lot lately. When will I feel safe again having my children out and about and letting people get close? I don’t know. When will I feel safe…
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To My Premature Baby, You Taught Me to Expect the Unexpected
To my premature baby, You were early and there was no sign that you were coming – no test or warning that I’d have an early baby – I just woke up one…
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Ask Away, Little One. Let Me Teach You About The World
You asked a lot of questions today. You ask a lot of questions everyday these days but today was more than usual. Like to the point where I wanted to bang my head…
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He’s The Dad
I found my soulmate when I found my husband. He is my best friend. He completely gets me and knows me better than anyone else. And while he’s the perfect match for me,…
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My Sweet Firstborn, You Made Me a Mother
My sweet firstborn, you made me a mother. I always used to whisper to you as I rocked you and told you, “you’re the only one who knows what Mommy’s heart sounds like…