It’s been almost two years since Gideon went to Heaven. It feels like forever and yesterday all at the same time. The numbness is wearing off and reality is settling in. In the midst of my grief, I am comforted knowing death does not have the final say because Jesus conquered the grave. On May …
I never thought I would associate the word “dread” with Mother’s Day. After all, I always wanted to be a mother. I have been dreading this day for a few months now. I think the anticipation has made things worse. Now that it’s here, I feel a deep sadness. This is my first Mother’s Day …
I had the privilege of sharing my testimony at the Care Net Women’s Resource Center of North County’s annual banquet a few weeks ago. I wanted to share with you what I said during those few minutes. I hope being able to read this encourages someone who needs a reminder that God is faithful even …
I thought something was wrong with me. I wasn’t crying. The tears wouldn’t come even when I willed them to. Everyone around me was crying, but I could not cry. My tears flowed so heavily those first couple of days. Then they just stopped. When I imagined how I would react if something terrible happened, …
Repudiate (verb) to reject with denial. I saw a viral video posted by Becky Martin last week of a her sharing her story. She found out she was pregnant in high school and was faced with a big decision. The video closed caption asks if she wanted to have an abortion – the Becky points …
I usually look forward to the start of a new year. I take time to reflect on the past year and set new goals for the new year. But this year, I just felt blah. I experienced a major setback a few years ago. I left a city I loved and had to move back …
Shame was a label I thought I would have to wear forever. I felt so much shame for such a long time. Shame over getting pregnant. Shame about the life I was living. Shame that things didn’t work with Keller. Shame about being a single mom. Shame for becoming a statistic as an unemployed single …
Recently someone described me as “peaceful.” I was so surprised by that description. I wouldn’t normally call myself a peaceful person so it got me thinking – what was it about me that was coming across as peaceful? The past couple years have been chaotic and full of unknown. Moving, different opportunities, and court to …
Resoluteness – Firm or unwavering adherence to one’s purpose. To the woman facing a crisis pregnancy, I see you. I know how fast your heart is beating at this moment. I know you can hear your heartbeat ringing in your ears and it’s deafening. I know how much your body is trembling as you hold …
Renowned /rəˈnound/ adjective known or talked about by many people; famous. There can be so much pressure in naming a child. Do you want to have a traditional name or a unique name? Do you want to name your child after someone famous, historical, or continue a family name? Do you want to have an …