Staying Present
When we choose to be present, we say yes to the gift of right now
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All of My Symptoms Pointed to Hashimoto’s
Now I understand why I was so tired and was gaining weight like crazy… All of my symptoms pointed to Hashimoto’s. I just didn’t know it. If you didn’t read about my Hashimoto’s Diagnosis, you might want to start the story there. Finally. After years of asking my doctors to run the thyroid test. And…
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Dear Younger Me – Don’t Wish Their Childhoods Away
Have you ever looked back at your life or even a particular situation and wished you’d known what you know now before that event or situation happened? It’s happened to me many times, and it’s probably happened to you too! Titus 2:4 instructs older women to behave well (set a good example) and to teach…
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Mom Truths – Christmas Version
Kristina Kuzmic wants everyone to know that what moms want for Christmas can’t be bought at the mall. I love her videos and this one is fantastic… Mom truths – Christmas Version. I’m not sure which one of these is my favorite, because everyone she mentions would e nice, right? But seriously, number three is…
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Thoughts About Motherhood: To All the Cool Moms
To All the Cool Moms: I’m a wife and mother in my twenties, which is often seen in a less-than-positive light in today’s mainstream society. When I look at magazine articles intended for people my age, the message is often: Don’t get married or have kids…it’ll ruin your independence (and dreams. . . and life!). …
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Momma Are You Listening?
I saw you today when I was out running errands. Your little girl was sitting across the table from you in the food court. She was beautiful. Pretty little dress, bouncy curls, sparkling eyes. She could hardly keep still because she was so excited about whatever it was she was telling you. Only…
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My Broken and Tattered Valentine
To My Precious Family on Valentine’s Day, I have an unconventional gift for you this year. It’s not a fun message incorporating candy bar labels or a platter of cookies lovingly frosted in pink and red. This Pinterest-loving mama doesn’t have anything crafty or adorable for you this Valentine’s Day. Instead, I have something broken…
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Homeschooling Mom Gets a Hysterectomy
In the United States alone, there are nearly 600,000 hysterectomies completed annually. There are many more hundreds of thousands performed around the world. Reasons for having the procedure range from pain, heavy menses (periods), fibroids, cysts, some infections, cancer, etc. This isn’t an article to debate whether or not hysterectomies are the right choice. Typically, there is a…
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So I Look Like a Homeschool Mom. So What?
I guess it never crossed my mind. Not even once. Not until my friend mentioned it. “You look like a homeschool mom.” Actually, the conversation went something like this: “I was out with the kids the other day, and someone came up to me and asked if I am a homeschool mom….
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Celebrating Mother’s Day When It’s Hard
Mothers around the world are soon to be celebrated. Sticky-fingered coffee mugs will arrive at their bedside, some with toast and some without. Misspelled cards of the home-made variety may well accompany a whispered kiss. Perhaps even a day off from chores or a gift or two will be added to the mix. It will…
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Respect Earned Is Respect Given
Quite a while ago I watched an exchange between an unhappy couple. The one, in a fit of rage, demanded respect from the other. Being the outsider, I was shocked! And… amazed. Did the demander really think that respect was deserved? Her red-faced, spitting fury flowed like hot lava in angry words. It wasn’t pretty. …
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The Joy of Being an Older Mom
While in the car on Easter morning, my husband and I were having a chat about life. The good moments, the tough moments, and how all those moments have worked together to form this life, this family, we love so much. We chatted about each of our children, what we love about them, and what drives…
