We walked deeper into the forest of trees. The path was increasingly becoming harder to navigate and my shoes were slipping as we hiked down the narrow gravel path. Our guide was moving at a steady pace and the noisy group we were with quickly became a quiet hum. The path wound … [Read more...] about The Way, The Truth, The Life
Motherhood
Three Ways to Help Kids Develop Confidence
As an educator I often am asked questions about how to help kids. Occasionally I will write about my experiences in this space. Thank you for reading! The sweet seven year old girl walked up to my desk and melted into sobs. Taken a bit by surprise I put my arm around her and leaned in … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Help Kids Develop Confidence
Summer in the Psalms#6 Teaching my Daughter Psalms 139
We live in a unique time for girls. I am looking at my sweet girl and she is about to turn from toddler, sweet elementary age, preteen, into a teenager! Stop it! Now! My heart hurts and I couldn't be prouder all at the same time. And I say to God regularly, this wasn't supposed to be so hard. … [Read more...] about Summer in the Psalms#6 Teaching my Daughter Psalms 139
Identity and Beauty
I have been thinking a lot about identity lately. Maybe it is because my sweet boy is turning 10 this week. I keep thinking where in the world has a decade gone? I have spent a lot of years being identified as "so and so's mom". Prior to that I was identified by my connection to my husband or … [Read more...] about Identity and Beauty
Beautiful Feet
On Saturday my baby girl fulfilled a long awaited dream. Since she was three years old and old enough to wear a tutu she has wanted to be the ballerina with the beautiful pointe shoes on her feet. Nine years, countless hours of practice and recitals, and three schools later, this precious girl was … [Read more...] about Beautiful Feet