It has been awhile since I did a post like this, but I love to put these little moments that make my heart smile into writing. Treasured, sweet words that I don't want to forget as they continue to grow. I hope they make you smile! Caden: Mom, drive faster!Me: I am driving fast enough, I don't want to be speeding.C: Do your best mom. Do your best. Complaining that it was 10:00am and I was still in my pajamas.C: Oh mom, I like you in pajamas. While driving in the van.C: Look at the beautiful sky Jesus painted for us. C: Mom, I love you so much!Me: I love you more!C: I love you all the way to Jesus! C: ... view the post
Hold Them Close
If you are anything like me, I always have these mixed feelings sending my children back to school. Part of it is this longing for more time with them and this guilt that I didn't take enough advantage of the time summer brought. It also is a maternal concern for the well being and protection of my children. To let them go again, out from under my wings, praying that they have the courage, prudence and virtue to handle with grace whatever situation they may face during their school day. (Perhaps it makes me a helicopter parent.) It was the first full week of school and I was out running errands with my little ones ... view the post
Pancakes, Pancakes!
Breakfast around our house is a chance to fuel our crew for the day. We like to include protein, whole grains and fruit. Two to three of the mornings we eat granola that we buy from a food co-op, so there isn't added sugar, coloring or preservatives. Since we only order twice a year, we keep the extras stored in the freezer. We have one egg morning with fresh fruit, Saturdays are pancakes and Sunday is brunch. The pancakes are made from scratch, filled with grains, oats, fiber and protein. We make a double batch, so we have enough left for two breakfast during the week. During the weekdays we reheat the pancakes in ... view the post
A Small Miracle
This past week I have been doing multiple interviews on my book, Nursery of Heaven, sharing my story and God's faithfulness! With the book being self-published, the marketing is left up to the authors and well ultimately the Holy Spirit who has been taking me for a ride. I was honored to be part of some filming last week, which God-willing (if I make the final cuts) can share more details in the future. My hope in every interview and promotion of the book is to bring at least one person healing and hope. I want to share this beautiful story with you, (permission has been granted for use) because no matter what our ... view the post
Finding Joy
This is hard. What is going on right now is difficult, heart-wrenching and leaving me feeling raw at times. Often I feel at loss for words as I look at my sons, my family. A loss for words as I worry about the future as only a mother's heart does, longing to protect and shelter our little souls from all hurt and anguish. These pictures bring me joy, peace and immediately bring a smile to my face. They are some of my favorite pictures. Taken just a few weeks after Grace (my preemie baby) made her arrival and one year after adopting our sons. The love her older brothers' have for her is so tangible in these photos, ... view the post