Mommas, if your kids are at that stage when they’re growing up and transitioning into the mode of: Seriousness One-word answers Eye-rolling Huff-n-puff I don’t want to talk to you This game night is dumb Don’t hug me in public I want to be by myself I’d rather play video…
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Choosing to be transparent is one of the most powerful ways to nurture our mom heart because we are tapping into the collective ache of our motherhood village. Doing so with a spirit of authenticity gives all of us a fighting chance to heal.
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If God loves us no matter what, even and despite our failures and imperfections, and we love our kiddos with abandon despite their mishaps, why on earth do we not love ourselves the same?
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You do what you know and hope it’s enough. And when you know better, you do better. That’s the spiritual journey. That’s how we do our best.
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There are no words for those priceless situations when the personal hopes, dreams, and passionate pursuits our kids have for themselves come true.
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The simple question, “How are you feeling, Momma?” wins the prize for the most loaded inquiry in the history of all things wonder. As moms, we’ve concocted a gazillion ways to dodge and deflect the question in order to avoid giving an honest answer. A trite “I’m fine” keeps the…
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So, my one word for 2018 was “allowing”—still is for another week. As far as I can tell, the practice of allowing will remain front and center in my world until a shiny new ball drops in Times Square. The bumper sticker lesson that embracing this word has taught me…
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Taking such a wholehearted approach with our kiddos for their lives and ours, no matter the age and stage, is a gift that will transcend generations.
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If we let go, won’t our kids fall? I’ve learned the answer is, no. Instead, they will find freedom. Freedom to grow, learn from their mistakes, trust God.
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