I can feel it: the air of impatience, the attitude of annoyance, and the minute from angry. My kids feel it too. “Mama! Look, there’s a tea with the word…
Parenting
Expectations and Giving Myself Grace
Expectations are a bit like resolutions, aren’t they? They can get us into a load of trouble, especially if you’re like me and set the bar too high. I recently…
A Serious Love of Honey
When did my life become so serious? I’m not a serious person, seriously. I always seem to be sharing challenging, frustrating, and overwhelming things. Life is kinda like that right…
He Made an A!
I know there are many women out there who wrestle every evening when homework time rolls around. To have a child who struggles with school work is like another full…
Going Crazy
Every once in a while when I put my sunglasses on, I pretend my sage colored minivan is a shiny black Escalade fully loaded, with all the sparkly trimmings. Windows…
Beautiful Mess
“I am a mess” are words I have uttered more times than I would like to admit. Do you feel me? If you are a mom, of course you feel…
Moms, Self Care is Not Selfish
Jill Savage, prolific author and ministry leader shares with Tracey the importance of self care for moms!
To Sleepover, or Not to Sleepover: That Is the Question
At the Gresh home, it seemed like last summer was sleepover season. And with Pinterest providing a plethora of picture-perfect inspiration, it’s unlikely that this summer will be any different. When…
Stepping Up—Helping Others on Mother’s Day
Do you know someone who is dreading Mother’s Day ? The commemorative celebration filled with flowers, joy, and appreciation can turn into a trigger of despair for many women. As…
My Mature Mom Moment
Rachel, my daughter with autism, adheres to routine. Her favorite activity is riding the school bus, which is not available on Saturdays. She didn’t get the memo. At 3 a.m.,…