Our oldest turned 19 today. Nineteen…!! Seriously, where does the time go? His dad and I found ourselves reminiscing earlier, watching old videos that instantly transported us back […]
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The Weight of What We Carry
I came home from work the other day and was instantly frustrated. Home is supposed to be my place of peace—my refuge. But all I saw when I […]
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What Would Jesus Do…in High School?
I never imagined I’d actually use this phrase in a real-life moment. But today, it happened. One of our kids is in high school, and if you’ve ever […]
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“Parenting” the Masses
In our house, I’m beyond blessed—my husband cooks all the meals. Today was no exception. I came home from work to find him prepping dinner… with just a few extra […]
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When it Rains, It Pours
Ever notice how life has a way of piling things on all at once? Good things, yes—but let’s be honest, I’m mostly talking about the hard stuff. And […]
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Parenting a Semi-Grown Son: Learning to Let Go (But Not Too Much)
Learning how to relate to and parent your “big kids” is hard. My son is 18, technically an adult, but still living at home while finishing school. He’s […]
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Raising Kids That Aren’t Yours
Our kids are pretty selective about their friends—our daughter especially. Both of them have formed a close-knit circle that feels more like family than just friends. We joke […]
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The Rollercoaster
With every season of life, there’s a new kind of emotional rollercoaster—at least for me. As a feeler (ISFJ, if you’re familiar with Myers-Briggs), I wear my emotions […]