a mother’s journey
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Expecting Our Fourth Baby – my heart, my prayers, & the first trimester
Growing more than flowers this year. ♥️ My husband and I are due with our fourth baby October 2026. When I tell you this year has been wild, I mean it. We got a puppy in the New Year expecting that alone to be our big news of 2026. (And maybe some baby goats for… Continue reading
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A Poem for What It’s Like Being a Mother
There goes my son sailing down the slide with sword and shield raised high, soaking his jeans thanks to the earlier rain. Here comes my daughter with arms outstretched running to me squealing “Mommy!” on a plain Tuesday morning. There’s my baby girl crawling to me as fast as she can with a grin I… Continue reading
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Mama Bear – a poem for mothers protecting their young
Living in the countryside is such a privilege. Truly. The sound of rushing creek water in the winter, the exuberant buttercups in the spring, the cotton candy glow of summer evenings, and the golden light of autumn while watching the wildlife store up for winter is some kind of magic. Like any place you live… Continue reading
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Counting My Blessings Like Sheep & Spiraling
When I was first pregnant with my son I was so scared of the joy. That wrestling with joy would continue into those early years as I soaked up the light and happiness of motherhood. I was not accustomed to such lightness having experienced the deep pain of infertility for years. About nine months postpartum… Continue reading
