From a Father to a Daughter
Those of you who have daughters know the awe-inspiring beauty of seeing your little girl’s face for the first time. Every soft hair, every skin…
Learning My Little Boy Has Epilepsy—And Its Unexpected Gift
It wasn’t quite the Christmas present we would have chosen. But it has impacted our family in a way we could never have expected. A…
Forgetting Someone Else’s Child
I should have written it down: “Add Mark to carpool on Wednesday morning.” But I didn’t. Several of my neighbors’ kids go to the same…
The Ultimate Work-Family Dilemma: When Prioritizing Someone Else’s Family Affects Yours
Anyone who has ever had to rely on others to get something important done at work, knows the guilty panic of realizing that your go-to…
The Best Valentine’s Day Gift
At this time of the year you probably find yourself on the same mission as everyone else: trying to find that perfect Valentine’s Day gift….
Pet Peeves and Providence – Even in a Scrunched Middle Seat
I really have to get better about recognizing that God will use anything, even frustrating inconveniences, for His purposes. I hate to admit it, but…
An Ode to Procrastination …
A nice crisp breeze, falling leaves, the smell of a pumpkin spice candle burning … ah, the smells of fall. An environment like that is…
“Inappropriate Movies, Books and Music, Oh My!”
I absolutely love that my 8th grade daughter wants to discuss concerns and temptations with me as she gets older. I love that she is…
Operation No, No, No Bikini
I know we’re at the end of the summer … but it finally happened. We had to replace my 13-year-old daughter’s bathing suit, during a…
How Does a Working Mom Raise Hard-Working-Around-the-House Children?
Here’s the situation: every summer, my brother (who lives overseas) sends his daughters to stay with our parents at their beautiful cabin in the mountains…