Long ago, my then young children were fascinated by the experience of watching a caterpillar transform into a butterfly. We bought the kit and watched the beauty of creation unfold. Initiatially, the “tent” holding the caterpillar hung in the corner of our kitchen. As we followed the instructions for nurturing this transition, time seemed to […]
When Your Big Kid Shows the Best of Humanity
No one can really prepare a parent for what to expect as you raise your kids. Sure, there are books and parent groups and mom conversations. However, every person has their own personality and every family its own dynamics. The influence of social media adds in a whole other layer of confusion and comparison. It’s […]
Why I Need My Picture Wall
I never realized how much my picture wall could tether me. I lay in my recliner feeling emotionally and physically drained. It has been a long season of mixed emotions- gratefulness, joy, grief, and uncertainty. I recognize that life is like that. But today feels so heavy. I can do nothing but be still and […]
Learning to Trust God When Our Circumstances Feel Overwhelming
It’s so easy to forget there is a bigger context to what we see happening in our circumstances. It’s not surprising because we are human. That reality is both sacred and problematic (from a human perspective.) We long to be delivered from the confusion and chaos. They often feel like powerful waves overwhelming our physical […]
Learning to Step Back and Help My Kids Find Their Way
My child hit an obstacle in their path. It has provoked lots of questions with no immedite answers. Encountering these unexpected bumps is not uncommon in young adult territory. It happened to me. But this time around, it feels different-because I’m on the parenting side. When I first heard about his situation, I did my […]
Finding the Beauty in Reframed Stories
Sometimes, the stories in our heads need a new frame. Recently, I visited my home town to visit family. It was a week of hard conversations intertwined with impromptu moments of fun. However, truthfully, I was longing to return to my own home. I felt tired, emotionally and physically drained, and always get a bit […]
