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Dear Mom Who Encouraged Me

Dear Mom who encouraged me

Dear Sweet Mom, did you know I needed those words? I’m pondering that as I sit here. That question actually woke me up at 2am. I couldn’t believe I woke up. I was so exhausted after this past weekend at Teach Them Diligently. I knew that I would be asleep before my head hit the pillow. But, at 2am, I woke and wondered if you knew that I needed encouragement? I have loved this place here – this place where {Read More}

The Hardest Thing about Being a Mom

Being a Mom is NOT hard

“Being a Mom is Hard….” “I feel like a  failure” “It was another really tough day” It’s everywhere. These comments, words that are anything but edifying and I have to admit, I was starting to buy into them. This idea that being a Mom is hard and if I don’t say so, I’m a pollyanna and if I do say so, I’m like the world. And here’s the thing, it is hard, because I make it hard. Oh, I know- {Read More}

I Stepped Out and Let Them Step Up

Step Back

This past weekend, I did something I swore I would never do with my children. As I type that,I sit here, rolling my eyes, shaking my head and hearing God remind me -’ sweet child, never say you will never do anything.’ Over and over again, I encourage you to put your (husband and) children first. To stay with them, guide them, protect them, love on them and never-ever miss a single moment that could lead to growth beyond measure. {Read More}