Molt or Metamorphose: Change Must Come — on

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Perhaps for some women, the transition from girl to woman was like a snake molting its too-short skin. But for me, the change was drastic...

A Different Kind of Parenting Resolution — on

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There is so much hype these days on social media sites and soft news sources  about how to parent , why you're a bad parent unless yo...

A Heart Like Hannah's — on

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As the sun set against the outline of the rocky mountains outside my window last night my thoughts were stirring in an emotional compote mad...

The Great Gender-role Conundrum — on

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In a world that views success in dollars earned, motherhood doesn't register high on the “success” list. Even lower on the list is fat...

A Planted Seed — on

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photo from office A few years back, my son’s Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Martin, called me in the middle of the day. She had some school ...

From Boys to Fathers... — on

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“In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.” The Family: A Proclamation ...

My Best Mommy Advice — on

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via Unboxed Writers So I did it. I turned into that mom. You know  that  one, but just for a moment. I was writing the card to put on t...

A Real Mother — on

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Grocery shopping with 5 kids in tow is always an adventure photo credit: Morgan The other day, I was standing in the line at customer s...

Mud Soup — on

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It had been one of  those  days. My two-year-old, Lyla, had spent most of it whining and yelling at me; and I'm not sure who gave it t...

I am Not the Talentless — on

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Growing up in a family of musicians, painters, seamstresses, illustrators, singers, quilters, knitters, photographers, interior designer...

Sewing Shoes and Mending Hearts — on

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Some years ago, my daughter bought some shoes with her birthday money and lovingly brought them home. But she put them on before we remo...

Everyone is to walk by faith — on

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I make assumptions too quickly. I admit it, and I work on this. One of my incorrect assumptions occurred during a recent visit to the Chur...