She has no idea I’m sharing this until she reads it, but I have to tell you that Ashley applied what she talks about in this post to me in many ways last week. First off, she wrote this post for me when I asked for guest posters. She also rearranged our playdate plans and […]
The Heartbeat of Hope (On potty -training strong-willed children)
I’m happily welcoming back Ashley today. Her words give hope to this mama of a not-quite-completely potty trained boy, and I’ve a feeling I’m not alone. ~Kelly Photo Credit Several weeks ago, I really thought I’d never see this day. My strong-willed son pooped in the potty for the fifth time this week, AND stayed […]
These Are a Few of my Favorite Things: Books Edition
If you’re a regular around here, you know me pretty well. Did you know, however, that during this time of paring back on writing while I wait on my hand to heal, that I’m using this extra time to pray for you even more? Well now you do. And here’s the thing. Usually you hear […]
For When It Feels Easier to Just be Swallowed Up
I’d be lying if I said that going from being a somewhat normal woman to a one-handed, more-clumsy-than-usual, completely-dependent-on-others one is no big deal to me. I know it could be so much worse, and I am grateful for the generosity and love that has been shown to me since the unhappy moment when I […]
Seasons: Where Balance is Found
I’ve spent a lot of hours trying to figure out what balanced life should look like. The answer finally came to me on a sweet spring morning. Join me over at Always Alleluia to see what I learned. While you’re there, take some time to get to know Kris, the sweet and talented author of […]
Mothering Gone Awry {Guest Post}
I’m really excited to have my Aunt Kim guest posting on the blog today. She has raised three outstanding children who were my best friends growing up. Kim has not only been a great example of a good mother, but she’s also invested in the lives of women in her community by hosting in-home Bible […]
Handicapped and in Need of Guest Posters
As most of you already know, I injured my left hand over the weekend. (Thank God I’m right-handed!) My plan was to write a post or two over the weekend, but since my fateful moment struck at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, writing was no longer an option. So here I am typing a one-handed explanation about […]
To My Mama
How do I write the perfect post to illustrate the love and gratitude I have for my mom? If I knew, then you’d be reading it. I’ve thought and thought, and written and rewritten, but nothing seems to grasp what I’m wanting to relay to this beautiful woman who gave me life, shaped me […]
The Touchy Feely Feelings Behind Food Allergies {Guest Post}
Motherhood definitely has it’s challenges. This blog is about being able to relate when you feel alone as well as moving past the yucky feelings of being “average.” As unifying as motherhood can be to women, certain aspects of it can be equally isolating. I’m grateful to my friend Amber for sharing a bit of […]
Mom Wars
Photo Credit If you keep up with the news even a little bit, then you undoubtedly heard the statement made about Ann Romney last month, stating that she “hadn’t actually worked a day in her life” since she was a stay-at-home mom. I’m not here to bash anyone, and I’m certainly not desiring to start […]