When the doctor told me my son’s life might be in danger, I didn’t have to think about my next step. A nurse came in and put an oxygen mask over my face to keep me from hyperventilating and I motioned for my husband to sign the consent form. Natural childbirth wasn’t an option. Even though I hadn’t met my son face to face, his life was worth the risk. The features of his face were still a mystery and I hadn’t heard his first cry, but I knew him. I knew his heartbeat. I knew he got the Continue Reading
When You Hit a Wall in Your Faith
About a year and a half ago, I hit a wall in my faith. Although I still prayed, read my Bible on a regular basis, and was active in the church, I didn’t feel connected to God the way I used to be. I faced constant frustration and discouragement over my lack of growth, but I wasn’t sure what needed to change. I felt stuck. Over the course of many years walking with God, he’s instilled one truth in my mind over and over: If I come to him with an earnest desire for more of him, he will Continue Reading
If You Feel Like There Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day {plus a giveaway}
A few weeks ago, I told my husband I felt pulled in a hundred different directions. Not just during certain hours of the day, but all the time. I knew something needed to change, but wasn’t sure how to proceed. In August, I counted the weeks until school began, thinking I would have more time to do all the things that demanded my attention. Then, the first few weeks of classes came and went, and I still found myself wishing there were more hours in the day. On top of kids’ activities, Continue Reading