Life at the Blue House
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The Girl in My Circle
how can I care forthe girl in my circlewhen I know a hundred othersby heart? so maybe it’s discernmentnot rose-colored glassesor self-indulged blindnessthat has me centered infamily and church and community. . .not knowing every story,or holding all the world.not exposing myselfto all manner ofinsanity,and darkness,gaping woundsscrolling by. I can’t wholly loveif I’m going half… Continue reading
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I’m Having Another Baby (a very unpoetic piece)
Summer found me excited for my son’s first birthay, refreshing the ole podcast, and dusting off my email list which has been off it’s game since late 2019! I sent two whole emails this summer with the intent to send more and then. . . I found out I was pregnant again. What?! As for… Continue reading
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Summer of Lullabies
It’s the sound of a fish tank and an old black fan. The creak of a rocking chair painted by his Grandma. . . the word Grow stretched across the arm. Reminding me every night that watching him grow up is so, so good. That time goes to beautiful and good places. It’s his breathing,… Continue reading
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To New Moms Giving Birth This Summer
I’m so exicited for you. Your birth is going to beautiful. And if it isn’t. . .if the trauma pulsates beyond the birth, there will be healing for that. And that journey alongside God will be intimate and, yes, even beautiful in surprising ways. You don’t have to be afraid. I am so excited for… Continue reading
