Monthly Archives: July 2011

Married with (Young) Children

Last night while I was feeding Will, I picked up my Kindle and started reading a mushy-love-story of a novel—one of those where the hero and heroine love each other so much that they literally cannot survive being apart from … Continue reading

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I’m Sure I’ll Laugh One Day . . .

My plan for the morning: Load my oh-so-sweet kids in the car for an early grocery-shopping trip before the store got too busy. I’d stock my pantry with healthy meal options, pick up diapers for the baby, and grab a … Continue reading

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When God’s Plan Brings Heartbreak and Sorrow

All things work together for good according to God’s plan. All things. It’s easy for me to see God’s plan when life is looking up—when my job is going well, when my marriage is strong, when my kids are healthy. … Continue reading

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A Mom Sacrifices Her Tan . . .

You should see me right now. My arms, legs chest and face are streaked with this horrible brown-orange stain—a blotchy, streaky reminder of the sacrifices I make as a mom. It’s pretty embarrassing. I’m not sure I want to leave … Continue reading

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