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
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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
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 Summer of Lullabies