Should You Become a Mother

to the mothers now and those who will be. . . Should you become a mother, yes you can give birth in happiness, with celebration though a generation asks why would you ever bring a child into this world? And you look at the world you're living in with a broken heart while your whole… Continue reading Should You Become a Mother

Telling My Daughter’s Birth Story

July 2021. The surprise of my life came again with two pink lines. Pregnant! And so soon! A day after we found out, my midwife texted me out of the blue. It was such fun timing. Soon after I texted back and told her we had just found out we were pregnant. We'd only known… Continue reading Telling My Daughter’s Birth Story

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 The Girl in My Circle