Hey girl, If you are just popping in, this is the second part of this journey. The FIRST POST can be found by clicking here. 24 years ago, more or less, I told my mother I didn’t want to see her anymore. This was me, being mature. I was being responsible. I was...
I know you’re busy momma, adding READING to the list of things to do is about as appealing as cleaning the base of toilet when you have three young boys (yup, it feels like A LOT) but hear me out. You NEED to read. You need to immerse yourself in literature...
More than 24 years ago I told my mother I didn’t want to see her anymore, that she didn’t have to pretend to want to see us. Just like that, she was gone. I can remember the weekend vividly, and that is a feat because I don’t remember a lot from my...
guest author – Monika Minnema The truth about intimacy is, it looks different for everyone. For some people, it is seriously one of the things that occupies the most mental real estate (pretty sure that is mainly men however). For others, its an...
When did chasing perfection become more important than meaningful connection? When did the appearance of having it all together become more important than having a door that was always open? Or the shift in priorities that has a child’s birthday go from cake,...
guest author – Amanda Harper Have you ever found yourself wondering why bother with this whole friend thing – it’s hard, it’s messy, I say the wrongs things (please tell me I’m not the only one who does that) and I’m done. There was a point in this mom...
I’m an aspiring writer and full time mother to a troop of four boys and one precious daughter. Life is busy and chaotic at times but I’m learning to find grace in the mess. I enjoy a hot coffee now and then (always, I like coffee ALWAYS), even if it’s been microwaved three times. I’m learning to live a life that glorifies God in all that I do.
This is real life, unfiltered as only motherhood can be. Thank you for stopping in. I hope you find rest here, encouragement, and the needed reminder that you are not alone.
