Yoda once said, "Do or do not. There is no try." Y'all, Yoda wasn't human. And, if there's anything I know about being human, it's this: Some days, the triumph IS the trying. Not the outcome, but the effort. As a mom, many days, all I can say is, "I'm trying." I'm trying to hold it together when it all seems to fall apart. I'm trying to teach them to ...
Motherhood
You are NEVER just a mom.
I've seen others do it. I've done it myself. That little half-shrug that goes with the standard response to the question, "So, what do you do?" "I'm just a mom." A little lie wrapped up in a shrug and sealed with a sort of half smile. But still a lie. Because you have never been "just" a mom. And neither have I. My pediatrician and I were talking about it this ...
Five Minute Friday: Present.
I'll be honest. Lately, I feel like I'm living with one foot here and another a world away. It's a long distance to straddle. You know, I've lived with my heart stretched that way for a long time, but because of advances in technology and social media, I'm able to be more present in the lives of my Kenyan friends. We chat on What's App, message on Facebook and can occasionally ...
Encouraging Word Wednesday:
Let's take a moment this morning and be honest with one another. Or, just let me be honest with you. Sometimes I get tired of all the things I HAVE to do as a mother. Discipline. Laundry. Dishes. Discipline. Cleaning. Sweeping. Discipline. You're probably noticing a pattern here. Teaching our kids right from wrong, helping them understand that actions have ...