Happy Monday, 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....
4 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, 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 Day...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, 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…”...
6 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, 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 we...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, 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...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, 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 we...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, 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....
12 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, Reader! I didn’t expect something so simple to bring so much joy. We were sitting at the table, and I could tell my child just wasn’t feeling it that day. You know those moments… when you have the best intentions, but little hearts just aren’t interested? So instead of pushing through, I reached for something different. Something playful. Something light. That’s when everything shifted. The moment those little hands started popping, counting, and exploring… the mood completely...
13 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Monday, Reader! We live in a world that measures everything. Productivity. Progress. Perfection. But God doesn’t measure us that way. Isaiah 40:11 says, “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom…” Carry them. Not rush them. Not pressure them. Carry them. That includes you, too. You're not failing because you’re tired. You're not falling behind because life feels full. You're being carried by a Savior who sees every...
14 days ago • 2 min read