Somewhere tonight there is a woman, sitting next to the twinkling lights of her Christmas tree and staring at the fireplace mantle. Year after year, her heart tells her head, "Here's another Christmas with no children's stockings to hang or cookies to bake for Santa." I can see the tears fall on her sweet face… Continue reading To the Childless Woman at Christmas…
Everything was organized, planned and ready to go except what time we would be leaving the following morning for our weekend getaway to accomplish a silly seven-year dream of mine--the dream of touring the Christmas Story house in Cleveland, Ohio. I thought we would sleep in a little later than usual and even make breakfast… Continue reading It Will Be Worth It
This morning while I sat in my big comfy chair and sipped on my coffee, I began thinking about my hopes and dreams. The ones swaddled in blankets, wearing that fresh newborn scent, and snuggling up close to my chest as I rock them back to sleep at 3am. But as I began to get… Continue reading Come Sit with Me
I see you struggling today. You don't have to hide how you feel. I can already see it in your eyes; the blank stares you give and the half smiles you show. It's okay to not be strong all of the time. I know it's not been the easiest to remain in faith and stay… Continue reading Dear Friend…
Last week, a close friend asked if I would miss Goldilocks when she returned home to her mother. My response was, "Ehh." This "Ehh" is the same answer I always give whenever I am asked if I will be sad when a child leaves our home to be returned to their family. But please don't… Continue reading The Night She Tore Down My Wall
