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For Our Daughters
CBMW published an article I wrote today. Here’s an excerpt and a link to the rest. “As the mother of three daughters, I’ve had lots of opportunities to think about what I want them to know as they grow...
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Special (Needs) Vacations
Upon returning from vacation, I thought I’d write down some thoughts. First, if you have a special needs child, vacations are different. Sometimes you may wonder if they should be called vacation,...
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On Being a Good Mom
New (ish) DG article that I forgot to post on being a good mom. Good thing this is such an easy topic! Ha. One of a mother’s most difficult tasks — nay impossible, apart from God’s help — is weaning...
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Warding Off Darkness By Laughing At What’s To Come
As I vote today, I’m remembering that the act of voting was secured for me by sacrifices I didn’t make. I’m giving thanks for those sacrifices as I vote. I’m also remembering that every single act of...
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Soul Keeping in the Dark
It’s no secret that our special needs son has sleep problems. It’s been true since the first days of his life. I still remember his never-more-than-twenty-minute naps. And his rarely-more-than-2-hour...
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A Podcast Interview: Risen Motherhood
Last week I was interviewed by Laura Wiffler and Emily Jensen of the Risen Motherhood podcast about having a child with special needs. It was a neat experience and I really loved getting to share...
View ArticleMilliennial Moms
Here’s an excerpt from my latest from Desiring God called Millennial Motherhood: “Our children need more than a mom who empathizes and feels with them. They need more than a mom who gets down to their...
View ArticleChrist’s Ornaments: Learning Our Place on Jesus from Isaiah
This Advent I’ve been reading Isaiah, seeing Jesus at every turn. I found one passage that was particularly apt for the season ornaments and Christmas trees: “Lift up your eyes around and see; they all...
View ArticleDownpour of the Feline and Canine Variety: On Being Clobbered and Getting...
Yes, it’s been raining cats and dogs in our neck of the woods. I’m trying to think of another cliche I can throw in there, just to pull out all the stops and show my writing prowess. Oh, look, a...
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One Little Big Encouragement for Dads
Being a dad is tough. I’m not one, but I’ve seen it up close. Most dads have to step into a primary role (fatherhood), even though their primary time is spent elsewhere. They have to be good at...
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