Motherhood
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I am a Good Mom
I am a good mom. I have to remind myself that, like, all the time. The mom guilt starts setting in, and I start believing the lies . . . “I lost my…
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In the Quietness of the Night, Jesus Meets with Mama
In the quietness of the night, Jesus meets with Mama. As her arms are wrapped around her child, His arms are wrapped around her. As she’s comforting a sick child, He’s comforting her.…
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He Was Created in the Image of God
I see myself the most in him. He’s sensitive but not quite sure how to express his emotions, and so, he’ll usually bottle it up. He’s shy but also outgoing. He’s unsure of…
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Slow Down, Mama, I’m Your Last Baby
Slow down, Mama, I’m your last baby. You’re not savoring all the cuddles as you’re rocking me for my nap. Instead, you’re worried about all the things you need to do, and you’re…
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He’s Too Big for My Arms Now
He’s too big for my arms now. I knew it was going to happen one day, but I really didn’t imagine it would come so soon. I look down and I no longer…
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No One Worries Quite Like a Mama
No one worries quite like a mama. She can’t help it. From the moment her child is handed to her, she’s filled with a love like no other, and she’s so afraid she…
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I Can Do All Things Through Christ
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Doesn’t mean I’m superwoman. I’m far from it. I’m pulled every which way. All day, every day. (They outnumber me, that’s for…
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The Third Time Around is a Bit Different
The third time around is a little bit different. You take in all of the little things, as you wonder if it’s your last baby. You’re tired, but you know what to expect…
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Jesus Was Thinking of Them When He Went to the Cross
He was thinking of him when He took those lashes. Thousands of years before I’d ever considered having a baby, my sons were on the mind of Jesus as He went to that…
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The Face of Postpartum Depression
This is the face of postpartum depression. Can you see it? No, of course not. All you see is a tired mama. All you see is the normal sleep deprivation that comes with…