As a young girl, motherhood was the substance of my dreams. I longed for the day when I would have a houseful of cute and chubby babies to snuggle. At some point in my teenage years, I decided that eight kids would be ideal because my favorite families were the ones with eight kids, big homes, and lots of stuff…
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The Parenting Journey that Transformed my Family
A Letter to My Returning Missionary
Dear Elder Sheppard, I must call you that for a few more days while I still can. I can’t believe how quickly time slips through my fingers. And yes, I realize that it is even slipperier in your case. It feels like just yesterday we were standing at the airport, giving hugs and trying to hold back the tears while…
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These Days
May. The month of all busyness. Is it already here? I swear we just put the Christmas decorations away yesterday and greeted 2019 with hopeful hearts and starry eyes. Yet, somehow, a few days ago, Andrew finished up his first year of college. Where has the time gone? It has slipped away ever so quietly. These days are still filled…
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A Return to Blogging
I haven’t written much lately. I have been so wrapped up in the new podcast and all of the associated things that make it run, causing writing to fall into the background. And you know what? I miss it. As much as I am truly LOVING the podcast, writing helps me to process the world. When I don’t take time…
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I Have Been THAT Mother
Before I get immersed in turkey, cranberries, and my favorite sweet potatoes, I want to take a minute and let you know how grateful I am for you. Thank you for following along. For caring about what I have to say. For believing in me, even when I sometimes struggle to believe in myself. You are the reason I keep…
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Change is in the Air
I have always been a writer. When I was a kid, I wrote stories. In high school, stories turned into essays. I could ace any test that required me to explain myself with pen and paper, but true and false questions got the best of me every time. I took up journaling in my teen years, recording my daily musings…
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The Aftermath
It finally hit me. He’s gone. Now he is living the life of his dreams away from my watchful eyes. He is learning to appreciate dorm life and eating cafeteria food that is “not too bad.” He is becoming adept at navigating a university campus and getting to know his two feet that must take him everywhere. His life is…
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