It’s All About “The Baby” {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}

When our son was born, we thought we were doing a good job of balancing our time and attention among the three children. That is until our six year old wistfully sighed one afternoon, “I wish Isaac had been born first and I had been born last.” I’m delighted to be over at The Better Mom today discussing what helped …

Five Minute Friday

For awhile now I’ve seen around the interwebs folks participating in Five Minute Friday, hosted by The Gypsy Mama. I’ve read the posts and really enjoyed them, but never joined in. Well, fueled by a need to reboot my writing process, I decided to join in this week. The idea is, you are given a prompt word. Then, set your …

Singin’ the Blues

As you may have jaloused (I love that word) from my posts lately that I’m struggling a bit right now. Circumstances have been trying -not in the lost-a-child or tsunami-disaster type trying mind you! But trying nonetheless – and it has started to take its toll. I’m trying to use these feelings swirling inside to propell me towards Christ and …

Nothing to Say {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}

I hope you had a truly magical Christmas celebrating with family and friends! Although I love this time of year, I have become keenly aware that hard times and difficult issues don’t take a holiday. My daughters, in particular my six year old, are asking some really tough questions. If God sees the kids who have no food or clothes …