In the thick of having young kids, we hear all of the repeating remarks... "You got this!" "You'll blink and they will be 18!" "They grow up so fast.." or "enjoy every second!". I think these remarks are usually given as a word of hope, or encouragement to get through those emotionally exhausting days. Although, … Continue reading Other Than Being Mom…
They Teach our Souls
Tonight's dinner conversation with my three year old began by my asking her "what was your favorite part of today?" Having heard this convo striker many times before, she answers "my favorite part of the day was building a puzzle WITH YOU! My least favorite part today was getting 'consequences', BUT my favorite was doing … Continue reading They Teach our Souls
“I will trust His Character more than I trust my circumstances”
Adding kids to our families is definitely a challenge and an endless sacrifice with amazing rewards and blessings. Something that the struggles of motherhood has revealed to me is that all of the unresolved anxieties, hurt and pain I had buried deep before kids didn't disappear in midst of having children. It actually highlighted them. … Continue reading “I will trust His Character more than I trust my circumstances”
When Fear Comes Knocking
risk/ noun 1 1. a situation involving exposure to danger. Risk - the word alone sends fear (and stomach aches) straight through my body. Fear is a feeling I can remember having at my earliest memories. It has enhanced its deliberating power over me now that I have two kids. Fear is a crippling stronghold. … Continue reading When Fear Comes Knocking
Always His Child
I became a Christian not long ago. But, God knew I was His always. I can vividly remember my fear of the Lord when I was a child. I would often seek and question His character, or wonder what is His purpose for humankind and the world. I never enjoyed, payed attention to, or understood Sunday mass (the … Continue reading Always His Child
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton