Hope for the Weary Mom My son was crying again. We had discussed the move, and he just couldn’t handle it. He left the table and went to the living room. He just sat on the couch with the silent tears rolling down his cheeks. My sweet, sensitive boy who likes to play sports and wrestle on the floor was hurting. It was evident he hated the idea of moving because whenever we talked about moving, he would clam up, get mad, and run to hide. My sweet little eight-year-old…
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When You Don’t Have Hope
Once upon time I didn’t have any hope. The circumstances are blurry and I often forget that part of my life. But there I was. I can still see the moment I felt the emptiness of hopelessness. Sitting on the floor of the bathroom crying I wiped my nose with toilet paper. Why was I crying? I can’t remember. I had locked the door and sobbed into a hand towel. My hormones and brain chemicals were all out of whack but more than that,{{ subscriber.first_name }}, my heart was out…
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How the Psalms Are a Place of Comfort
How the Psalms Are a Place of Comfort The moment I realized I needed more than a sentiment was the time I laid in bed cried. The tears were literally soaking my pillow. The next morning massacre marked the white cotton. Good vibes, simple prayers, and love from those around me couldn’t solve the hopelessness I felt deep inside my soul. Have you ever felt this way? Overwhelmed with anxiety you literally struggled to breathe? Deep in the pit of depression unable to see the light? Hidden away in a…
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Why Relationships Matter More Than Our To-Do List
Why Relationships Matter More Than Our To-Do List When my children ran across the road, I was shamed into believing I was a bad mother. As I ushered my kids into the grocery store, I was constantly aware of the subtle glances I saw coming from onlookers. I have a lot of children. I know. Five children is a lot and often I fall into the trap of self-doubt. Did we make a mistake? Am I enough for each one of them? Will they regret having grown up in a…
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