Dear Little One,In the beginning of our family, when you were still in God’s mind, there was a man who loved a woman. When he finally found her in the middle of a snowstorm, he knew her immediately as the mother of all his future memories. For him, she was a...
Dear Little One,You are welcome at this table. Morning, noon, dinner, and snacks. You are welcome with questions. You are welcome with comments. Our table is sturdy for all that we discuss. New and scary topics. Old and comfortable ones, too. This table is our...
My Little One,I am planning peace for you. These are big words, full of commitment. Tomorrow you will wake to a day full of newness. You might be challenged to be brave, creative, or extra self-controlled at your bestie’s birthday party. I am planning to help...
I put together this little video to celebrate the important and precious job that each of you mothers have in the lives of your children. The words are from a poem titled The Last Time and the film clips are from the brave and vulnerable families I’ve had the...
The people with whom you surround yourself.Are they negative? Do they make you feel bad about yourself? Do they inspire you to be better? When you need someone to be honest with you, do they tell you the truth, backed with kindness? Do they support you in your times...
Older women often approach me and tell me how wonderful this time is with young kids but sometimes all I can think to respond is “but you’re not IN it. You’re not the one waking up to the sound of screaming at 2am. You’re not the one struggling to find a moment to...
