{Melinda} I didn’t know what I needed. I just knew I was in need. At midnight, in a lonely hospital waiting room, we received the news: our son, Micah, had cystic fibrosis. Our pediatrician (Kathy’s husband) told us to go home and prepare to travel to a specialty hospital almost two hours away. Even today, I can’t completely express my… View Post
we might be mothering the hard way if …
…we’re still pouring cereal for our 10-year-old child. {Melinda} Guilty as charged. Sigh. A couple of summers ago, my sister, who lives in another city, was visiting. After a couple of days, she looked at me and said simply, “Why are you still pouring Micah’s cereal?” It was as if I’d been struck by lightning. Yes, why WAS I pouring… View Post
adjusting to new motherhood
All I wanted was a haircut. I’d done it dozens of times before. Just pop in the car, get pampered for an hour and “Viola!”. My inner beauty queen was released. But this was the first time I had visited the salon — or gone anywhere alone, for that matter — since my first child Molly was born. I didn’t realize… View Post
“this-has-to-change” mom moments
Every mom has, at some point, has a “this-has-to-change” moment. They give us clarity and shift our lives into positive God-driven direction. We have no idea when they’re going to strike. When we recognize them for what they are, we’re often in complete, mind-blowing desperation. (Kathy) I was a milk-soaked, blue flannel, crying puddle on our cold wood floor holding… View Post
How is a Wonderbra like a Wonderfriend?
How is a supportive mom friend like a fabulous bra? She picks you up when you’re down. Good friends sense when you are under the weather, or not as bouncy as usual. They don’t blame you for your feelings. Rather, they affirm them — even if it means agreeing with you about something irrational. Maybe your three-year-old DOES have a… View Post