I’m a mother and I won’t apologize. A few years ago I entered the adoption world and little did I know I would also get a peek inside a world I don’t belong to. The pain of infertility has never touched my life. I knew of women, I’ve become friends with women, and one of my favorite friend lost her infant son a couple of years ago. Loss in motherhood is more common than I imagined. Motherhood was suddenly a…
3 Ways to Be Still in the Morning As I huffed and puffed up the stairs to the third floor, I sat the basket of laundry on the hardwood beside my bed. I looked around and sighed. The first thing I did for the cluttered room was open the curtains. If I was going to spend time folding, sorting, and ironing laundry I might as well let some sunshine in. The next thing I did was make the bed. I…
When Our Life Feels a Little Off Today I was noticing our cabinet door below our sink in our half bath by the kitchen was broken. I stood there and just sighed. It was like the door was exactly how I felt. A little off. It was a great summary of how my life felt. Just a little off. Broken just a little, still functional and still ok – but when you get down to look at it – it…
What to Do if the Harvest Seems Hollow I look at the years they have been in my home, gone to church, and still they struggle. I wonder about the seeds I’ve planted. What will they bring? It has been a joy to see them blossom this year. Their sweet personalities have come out. Jack’s generous spirit but lack of organization is highlighted. Titus’ sweet, accepting, and easy-going personality in all of the friends he’s made. The way his teacher…