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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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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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He Smiles When He Sees My Face
He smiles when he sees my face. He lights up when he hears my voice. Just hearing me in the room can calm him down if he starts fussy. He’s recently begun touching…
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Pregnant.
Pregnant. No matter how many times I’ve peed on that stick, I always still find it hard to believe (hence why I take more than one test!). But here we are . .…
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They Are His First
Every day of motherhood is surrendering your child over to God. Each day that they grow, develop, and need us less, is letting go and surrendering them over to Him. As much as…
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When Do You Know It’s Your Last Baby?
I still have it all. The highchair and the bouncer. The bassinet and all of the clothes. The breastpump accessories and the baby bath. Every. Single. Thing. I’ve kept it all and I’ve…
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I’ll Always Run to my Babies When I’m Called For
“Don’t go up there just yet. You need to give her some time, otherwise she’ll always know she can cry and you’ll come running.” My 2-year-old daughter was crying in the night again.…
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I Never Knew Until I Knew You
I never knew exhaustion and sleep deprivation the way I knew it in those first months of your life. I never knew complete and utter fear until I held you in my arms;…
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For These Children, I Have Prayed
For these children, I have prayed. I’ve lost sleep with worry. I’ve cried tears of joy and been filled with fear of something bad happening to them. I’ve paced about my house trying…
