Love, Patience, and College Drop-Off
Over the last several weeks, I’ve watched so many friends drop their kids off at college. Every day my social media feed […]
Category: Faith
Remind Me to Remember
Back in May, my daughter and I spent a few days together while she attended her college orientation and registration. I’ll tell […]
Expect the Unexpected
I have to admit that taking my kids to the park was one of my least favorite activities. The problem for me […]
Finding Peace in Disappointment
Christmas is my favorite! As soon as Christmas songs start playing on the radio, it’s impossible to stop the waves of nostalgia […]
Reasonable Expectations and Name Brand Pastries
It’s a regular Monday morning, but the realization sits heavy. A week from tomorrow, my baby will start her junior year of […]
Lessons from a Hamster
I have an ongoing relationship with fear. It’s not the kind of fear that leaves my heart pounding or turns my stomach […]
Navigating Life
As a kid, our family vacations always involved a really long road trip. And I can’t picture one of our vacations without […]
In the Desert
Our family recently traveled through the Southwest, and I’m officially a big fan. We embarked on a ten-day road trip, stopping at […]
Seeking Shelter
A small voice broke the silence from the backseat. “Mommy? Is f%@k a bad word? Joshua said it was. Then he told […]
There’s Still Room
When my kids were in elementary school, my biggest fear was that they would grow up. I know. This sounds completely reasonable […]