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Great Expectations and Dirty Shoes
I was four. Big, fuzzy blonde hair and some pretty huge glasses. Frustrated because I didn’t want to wear my new shoes. We were just going to
Lies I Refuse To Live By
I think we all do it. In fact, I know I’m not the first person to write about it. But I believe it needs to
Why Not Worship
You guys, I’m telling you. My week has been crazy. I’m not really trying to exaggerate. I’m not. Kids with colds, a baby who somehow
A Few Things
Hi all! Thanks so much for following the page and blog. I sure appreciate it. For those who are new, I wanted to share a
The Strength of A Mother
This is a picture of strength. Our culture tells us that this is what strong looks like. Someone who works out and has the results to
What If…You KNEW You Were Loved
I have often seen an image of a girl, sitting with a flower and plucking away the petals. I’m sure you have seen it
Thinking on the Right, True and Good things
During the hardest point in labor, I saw my old doctor in my mind. And when I say old, I don’t mean he was an
Making It Through The Last Month of Pregnancy
Nine months pregnant. So much anticipation. So much excitement. So much…dare I say it? Discomfort, lack of sleep, contractions, you name it. People asking, “Have you
The Boss’ Words
“But Mommy, he said I couldn’t have that.” Her words to me as she was telling on her big brother. “Ok,” I tell her.
A Jealous Heart
As I have been working on my book, I decided to share the deep dark secret on the topic of a jealous struggle in my
No Stinking Thinking
Most of my life, I felt like the outsider. I went to a new school in first grade. I felt like I didn’t belong because
Empowering Birth
I love to see a story of a mother in labor who may start at a place of fear…fear of labor, questioning the ability of