Jul 16, 2015 | Encouragement for Moms, Faith
“Honey, go home. You haven’t slept more than a few hours in five days. I’ll stay with him. Surgery is scheduled for 8 am. You need to sleep when you can,” murmured my husband. Tipping the newborn scales at 10.5 pounds, our five day old son snoozed soundly in his crib...
Aug 17, 2012 | Encouragement for Moms, Homeschooling, Intentional Living, Parenting
Within a few weeks, kids everywhere will be back in school. Whether one schools at home or structured in the classroom, I find that the start of the school year gives way to a plethora of opportunities that just begs the teaching of some huge life lessons. Admittedly,...
Jun 28, 2012 | Bedlam Moments, Encouragement for Moms
Last week, a reader left a comment. “Jen, I just opened up my new issue of All You magazine and saw you featured. How Cool!” It was at that moment that I realized I had not yet renewed my subscription to one of my favorites magazines. Of course, my...
May 4, 2010 | Mother's Day
Celebrating the gift and honor of motherhood can be traced back throughout history. In the US, however, it began as one daughter’s desire to share the legacy her mother instilled. So, I thought this little bit of history might be interesting. In 1907, Anna M....