When the phone rang, I thought it was my parents, calling to wish Joshie Boy a happy 7th birthday. Our little family was gathered around the table, laughing and soaking up this golden moment. We were at the end of a long, hard health season for my husband. It was Momma on the other end of the ... read more
The Thanksgiving Baby: A Beautiful Adoption Story
My friend Kristin Hill Taylor was so kind to share this good word with us today. Her new book is an inspiration! Kristin's family came together through not one, but two, wonderful adoption stories. Beyond the beauty that is revealed in the hearts of the birth mothers (get out your kleenex), ... read more
A Herstory of My Mom: the Update (part 2)
In yesterday's post, I shared half of the list my mother gave me, entitled "Things I Learned from Cancer". This post contains the second half of her list. She was treated for ovarian cancer between 2011 - 2012. She prayed that God would use her to glorify Him, that she wouldn't let Him down. We ... read more
A HERstory of My Mom: the Update (Part 1)
In 2011, Momma was diagnosed with late stage ovarian cancer. As my Daddy said, "Of all people...she is the last one you would expect to get cancer..." Mom is "clean-living" no drinking, never smoked, eats healthy, exercises, with no family history of this kind of cancer. But this is the Truth ... read more
A Look Back at A HERstory of My Mom
I wrote this story 2 years ago. My Momma was still undergoing chemotherapy at the time. Her story is an Easter story, one that snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, so it came to mind for me this weekend. I wanted to share it with you again. Tomorrow I will publish an update. Today's post ... read more
HERstory: 3 Times Blessed, Part 2
This is the continuation of my dear friend's journey to motherhood. You can read the first part here. In her life I see her mothering with gratitude and love. Read on and see how God prepared her heart to mother in that way: When you have struggled with infertility, you think that once you ... read more
HERstory: 3 Times Blessed, Part 1
The following story comes from a dear friend of mine. It is a two part-story, where she shares how her faith brought her through a difficult time. Be inspired! That Triplet Mom, the lady with the triplets, that busy mommy‘¦those are the names people give me, but that doesn't bother me. I am ... read more
