Tag Archives: motherhood

Tradwife

I read there’s a new trend called “trad-wives:” staying home to raise your children, cooking and cleaning for the family, willingly serving your husband, even homeschooling the kids! I had no idea that me and my 55+ age friends were … Continue reading

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Look what the kids did!

“Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.” 1 Timothy 2:15 – Saved is “Sozo”- to be complete, made whole. I can relate. My children continue a work in me that … Continue reading

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Not just for the birds!

These crazy birds come into our garage every year. They build nests in the most inconvenient places, getting trapped when the doors are lowered- or disturbed when someone needs the item in the nest location. I fear for their lives … Continue reading

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I’m the one

I’m the one who gets to hear their hearts, share their joys, carry their sorrows. I’m the one who gets to say “good-morning” and “goodnight,” with a kiss and a hug. I’m the one who has the privilege of praying … Continue reading

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Becoming the mom I want to be…

Believe it or not, after 24 years of being a mother I still haven’t arrived! Motherhood is far more of an on-going, ever-changing job, than I could’ve imagined. Mostly because these children keep changing. I loved the baby & early … Continue reading

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Me, a Professional?

Plugging away at my new office job has granted me a new respect for the 9-5 workforce. There’s much to learn and I’m thankful for any help from patient teachers who explain new tasks. I’m learning from their experience. After … Continue reading

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It's Not All About Me

Have you ever heard the saying, “children tie the mother’s feet”? I remember staying home with all my little tikes and can attest to that being truth! Tell me now, when did it happen? In the time my youngest started to grow … Continue reading

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Mountains and Valleys

David loves that I get fired up. He appreciates my enthusiasm and joy. But I can be so disappointed and crushed when discouraging things happen… especially things with our kids. We have been struggling with growing pains in our teens lately. … Continue reading

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