finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
This post could not be more unrelated – something fun and something to make you think. That’s how these days of mothering go though, wouldn’t you agree? Lots and lots of fun which is often closely related to messes and then the things that make you step back and really think and pray and trust […]
Remember (back in 8th grade) when forward emails were so cool?Well, my poor Dad hasn’t gotten the memo that they are actually really annoying.I’ve told him this in a nice way, but they keep coming.So, instead of sharing his political forwards – I’m here with his latest and greatest.I laughed out loud so it must […]
source I have loved this verse for a long time It’s such a comfort to know that in the good and in the bad it’s the Lord who is directing my life
Having this little lady visit me at lunch everyday makes the work week much brighter! As is my norm, thinking about Thursdays (my Friday) makes me all giddy and chipper. I can’t wait for the weekend! We’re heading north to visit my family and celebrate my baby sister’s high school graduation. She’s quite the stud […]
I am overcoming obastacles in life and it is comforting to know I’m not overcoming them alone. Andrew Murray wrote, “We have a God who delights in impossibilities.” I don’t usually use words like delight when I consider something to be impossible. But I serve a God who does, and that allows me to rest. To […]
Sing with us now! Ok. Maybe not. But, anyways … these are a few of our favorite things of Jem’s first 6 months. I thought about waiting til her birthday to share our favorite things, but golly, babies change so darn fast and I’m sure what we love now will be old news by the […]
Just south of us, down in Cali, there is a pretty awesome family who is preparing to welcome a new little person into their life. Here is their story. Carters’ Story from Nick Benoit on Vimeo. Doesn’t this make you smile? There is a little boy in Ghana just waiting to soak up all that […]
Ok, ok … I know it’s 2011, but I’m still feeling so reminiscent of last year. I mean, I HAD A BABY in 2010. Last year will be special in my heart forever. I absolutely adore being Jemma’s mama. Gosh darn, I cry at everything. Like now … just thinking about my little sweetness. God […]
My original return to work date was yesterday, December 28th. For the longest time that day was equivalent to doom for me. How on earth could I leave my little girl for something so petty as work? The good news is, in early November I found out I was eligible for an additional 6 weeks […]
Milestone sticker courtesy of Sticky Bellies I wonder if I’ll ever stop saying, “Where has the time gone?” Miss Jemma is a lovely 2 month old today. I never imagined loving motherhood so much. Each day brings more surprises; always leaving me wanting more. Just yesterday she looked straight at me and gave the biggest […]
Jemma has had two trips to Nordstrom in her short life. Her first as a mama/baby date and her second with me, Mimi and Auntie Hannah. The first adventure wasn’t intentional. I had to make a quick stop at the mall for a return and decided to turn it in to an afternoon outing – […]