I always thought that people who took pictures of funerals and the deceased were a little disturbed until it was our turn to bury our precious Baby, Abby Marie. She was taken away from us much to soon and all of a sudden everything in my sentimental nature decided to go against the grain and…
Category: motherhood
Confessions From a Tired Mama
I used to have a list of ideals of how people should live out the process of mothering. Now that my infertility and those crazy lists are but a dim memory far in the past I am learning more and more about the reality of mothering. ( how crazy ridiculous most of my ideals actually…
Surprises & Miracles
I always get extra sentimental at this time of the year. This week is Kali’s birthday. All of our children are special gifts but her birthday always takes me on a trip down memory lane…bear with me if you’ve heard this before. As a child and even as a teen when ever asked what…
Expectations & Comparisons
I struggle with comparing myself and my family to others around me. There I said it. It doesn’t sound all that pretty. Why can’t my husband do romantic things for me like hers does? They just went on a date last week. Why don’t we have as much money as they do? Their van…
Incomparable
Our Sunday School lesson today really got to my heart. When I began my study process for it, (I teach one of the ladies’ classes which on a side note are a super awesome group!) I was honestly kind of dreading it as the current sessions are from Isaiah which happens to be one of…
Housework vs. Hospitality
I am people person. Yes sometimes I need peace and total quiet but those who really know me best know I thrive on relationship and being around/with people. I love having guests and enjoy being spontaneous. However my life has changed quite drastically over the past 8 years. I have never been that spotless housekeeper…
“Old Sauce”
Our garden is brimming with beautiful tomatoes, sadly something my current food plan does not include. I have been finding other yummies to add to sandwiches and salads but decided I was going to take the lazy quick route and just do my canning all in chunk tomatoes which I reasoned could be opened and…
A Heritage of Reading
I come from a long line of folks who love to read. Many of the my Mama’s family, the Waglers have libraries full of every sort of book. Many of them probably come from auctions or the Goodwill store or are gifts and some were handed down from the generation before. My mom has a…
Sunday Morning Traditions
Like I previously stated I love food. Breakfast is one of my most anticipated meals of the day just a step ahead of dinner and supper. I lay awake at night dreaming of what I will create in a few hours. Sunday mornings are a favorite breakfast for us all! With all the hectic that…