When my Kids Take Care of Me
Last night’s interactions with my kids were through waves of mommy-exhaustion. And when I get tired, I lean towards being overly emotional, insecure, and task-driven….
Last night’s interactions with my kids were through waves of mommy-exhaustion. And when I get tired, I lean towards being overly emotional, insecure, and task-driven….
Recently I’ve observed an interesting practice by a number of parents with young children. As dinner time draws near the parent asks the child, “What…
Before autism turned our world upside down, we did a fair share of entertaining. I loved filling our house with people and feeding them. The…
For someone who isn’t into the Food Channel or trying new recipes or buying the latest Rachael Ray cookbook, I’ve recently logged more hours than…
Two simple soups—made from”souped-up” canned soup—to welcome autumn on a busy night! Thai Coconut Soup 2 14- to 19-ounce cans chicken noodle soup 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 teaspoons lime juice Simmer…
Just the other day I was chatting with some friends, primarily mothers of young children. They were already feeling anxious about the holiday events now…
One of the great privileges of my life has been visiting orphanages in countries such as Russia, China, and South Africa. Taking our children to…
Editors Note: We would like you to meet adoptive mom Kerry Hasenbalg who is part of the Show Hope ministry team. by Kerry Hasenbalg “I wait for the…
I know that writing this will be a catharsis. I’m an adoptive mother struggling to reach into the recesses of a broken heart—that of my…
The other day I saw a teen I’ve known for several years. She looked different, so I asked her if she’d lost weight. The minute…