Isn’t it awesome how the same scripture can speak so many things at different times of our lives? “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:12-13 NLT I always thought laying down … Continue reading Greater Love Hath No Man
Category: The Mother HOOD
Mom Life is Hard
Sometimes being a mom is hard, like when you get sick, or when you’re sad, or when you just want to get in your car and take a break. Breaks become planned, tears are squeezed into 3 minute potty breaks, and let’s face it... mom’s can’t call in sick. But the day will come soon … Continue reading Mom Life is Hard
Just Breathe
“Slow Down & Breathe.” This has been my mantra for the last few weeks. “Breathe. Just breathe, Mary.” So many times in life, words aren’t enough. Prayers seem lost. Encouragement just empty words meant for someone else. And knowing the truth between the lie in our mind is helpful, though it doesn’t take away the … Continue reading Just Breathe
What’s In A Name?
Ethan Alexander: Firm, Strong, Defender of Men. This is what we speak over our baby boy every night before bed. You can almost see it in him, even at 1 year old. A name is a powerful thing. It is the very first prophecy spoken over your child! It is no coincidence that I conceived 2 … Continue reading What’s In A Name?
Second Generation Love
Trip to the mall with grandma: $0 2 rides on the carousel: $5 Being a bystander to the precious, limitless, unconditional love between your babies and your mom: PRICELESS This, I wasn’t prepared for. This depth of love and devotion from someone other than me. When my babies were first born, I thought, “how sweet … Continue reading Second Generation Love
Raising Parents
I’m starting to wonder if our children weren’t really sent to “raise” US. If you look up the definition of “raise,” the word actually means to lift to a higher position, or to increase the amount of strength. You see, I never saw myself as a mom. I was never suppose to have children! With … Continue reading Raising Parents
Starting at 40
This momma is a little under 2 months away from celebrating my next milestone birthday. I remember when I was a teenager, 40 sounded like half-way to death! At least the death of any spontaneity and excitement To me, 40 sounded BORING! And now, here we are old friend... Is this real life? I feel like … Continue reading Starting at 40
Invisible Inheritance
Our children are like tiny human copy machines. Not only is it our responsibility to take care of ourselves physically, before and during pregnancy (because we pass along our gut health in the womb), but we need to take care of ourselves emotionally, mentally and spiritually. 💙 One of my favorite teachers, Lisa Bevere, says … Continue reading Invisible Inheritance
Dear Miss Mary 