The Mess of Motherhood

The Mess of Motherhood

    This house has seen some messes. With kids, I think mess is inevitable. Without a little mess how do we ever have a need to rely on faith? If we are always able to accomplish everything every day, we may think we are perfect and powerful all on our own....
My Will Versus Motherhood

My Will Versus Motherhood

Every day I seem to notice a new opportunity to choose my individual goals and achievement over my family. There are volunteer opportunities, opportunities for career development, and plans for income that would require realigning my family focus to the side of the...
I am a Good Mom and a Bad Mom

I am a Good Mom and a Bad Mom

The summer I was pregnant with the twins did not include my best mom moments. Dealing with the first trimester of a twin pregnancy was tougher than I thought it would be. I have been pregnant now four times. I figured I was up for the challenge of this one. My ‘I feel...
Building a Family is Work

Building a Family is Work

  How do we create peace on Earth? Create peace in the hearts and minds of each child born on this planet. I truly believe if we provide a solid family foundation before we send our children off into the world, and provide soft, trusted,...
I Don’t Ever Give Up. I’m a Mom

I Don’t Ever Give Up. I’m a Mom

The role of motherhood has been pushed, pulled, and changed so much over the last 40 years or so that many of us wonder if we are doing it right or wrong. The way the world defines motherhood is still changing today. Mothers need to know they are important...
Motherhood is a Calling

Motherhood is a Calling

  We do not have to view doing for others as separate from doing for ourselves. Self-care is the sad name of the game these days. If I tell people I do not care what personal success I get out of life, I get funny looks. I just want to serve my family and those...