Happy Wednesday, Reader! Some of the best moments happen when we least expect them. This one started in the kitchen. There was no big plan. Just a simple idea and a few ingredients we already had. And within minutes… there was laughter. Little hands shaking the bag. Giggles filling the room. That look of excitement when they realized what was happening. We were making ice cream. But it felt like so much more than that. It was one of those moments where everything else faded, and we were just...
1 day ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! Patience isn’t something that comes naturally… for kids or for us. I saw it the other day in the smallest moment. We were working on something simple, and frustration started to build. Little hands tightened. Voices got a bit louder. And I could feel my own patience being tested too. In that moment, I had a choice. Rush through it… or slow down and guide through it. So we paused. We took a breath together. We talked about what patience looks like—not just in words,...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! There are moments in life when we want to show up for someone we love… but we’re not quite sure how. Especially when that someone is a mother who is grieving. Mother’s Day can feel tender. Heavy in ways that are hard to put into words. And if you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “What do I say? What do I do?”—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. What I’ve learned is this: It’s not about having the perfect words. It’s about showing up with a soft, loving heart....
6 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! There’s something so special about seeing the world through your child’s eyes. The way they describe you. The way they draw your smile. The little things they notice that we don’t even realize matter. I remember the first time I received something like that from my child. The lines were a little crooked and the words were simple. But it meant everything. Because it came from their heart. And those are the gifts we hold onto forever. That’s why I created the Mother’s...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! There are moments in motherhood that feel quiet. Not in the sense of silence—but in the sense that no one really sees all that you’re carrying. The meals made.The lessons taught.The patience you’re choosing again and again. But God sees it all. Every act of love.Every small sacrifice.Every moment you choose grace. And not only does He see it—He strengthens you in it. I was reminded of this verse recently: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! It started with one letter. Just one. We sat down together. I didn’t have a big plan or a perfect schedule. I simply wanted to begin. And as he traced that letter, said its sound, and found little ways to bring it to life… something special happened. Confidence grew. Because sometimes starting feels overwhelming. We wonder if we’re doing enough, if we’re doing it “right,” or if we’re missing something important. But here’s what I’ve learned: Simple is powerful. When...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! The other day, I found myself needing a moment. Not a long break. Just… a moment to breathe. Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also full. Full of needs, full of noise, full of giving. And sometimes, in the middle of it all, our hearts quietly whisper, “I need to be filled too.” So I opened my scriptures. And as I read, I felt that gentle peace return. Not because everything around me changed—but because something inside me did. God’s Word has a way of doing that. It...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! I was thinking about Mother’s Day the other night. Not the kind with perfectly wrapped gifts or big plans, but the kind that stays with you long after the day is over. The kind where a child hands you a hand drawn picture of you and them. They have a pointy crown on their heads and your eyes are drawn looking like giant Oreo cookies. The page might be a little wrinkled but it's filled with so much love it takes your breath away. Those are the gifts we keep. The ones...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Wednesday, Reader! This morning felt slow in the best way. We stepped outside, and the air was soft. My kids immediately ran toward the grass in the front yard, noticing things I probably would have missed if I were alone. A tiny flower. A buzzing bee (my 7-year old screaming at the sight of a bug). And as I watched them, I had this quiet thought: This is what matters. Not the perfectly planned days.Not the full to-do lists.Not even the things I didn’t get done yesterday. Just this....
14 days ago • 2 min read