You stare in the mirror and see tired eyes and messy hair staring back at you.Your baby looks at this same reflection and instead of sleep deprived eyes accessorized with under eye circles- they see their whole universe.You look in the mirror, studying how many of the pre-baby pounds that piled on prior to birthContinue reading “Keeping Perspective”
Tag Archives: Family
For Daddy
Plans changed. We were scheduled for a joy-filled day of celebrating life, at my first baby shower. A day that I imagined would be filled with excited embraces from my closest friends and family, back home. Instead, we found ourselves on the front row church pew of a funeral- taking a final look at my daddyContinue reading “For Daddy”
Dear Mamas
This post is dedicated to the mamas I’ve walked alongside- personally and professionally: The mamas who have sought my advice as a counselor, the mamas who I’ve prayed fiercely for and with, and the “mamas” in my life who do not have children, but have mothered me, just the same. My hands are locked withContinue reading “Dear Mamas”
A Healing Circle
From his sick bed, in his tiny corner of the room, he heard the cautious opening of the door. His eyes remained closed, until he heard the word “Daddy”, followed by someone calling his first name- two attempts to gently awaken him. His head lifted slightly, and through weak eyes, he peered at his visitors-Continue reading “A Healing Circle”
Glimpses of Grace
I sat down with the two teenagers chosen for my counseling intervention. Unsure of me and one another, they fumbled awkwardly through their belongings. In an attempt to ease the tension and anxiety in our midst, I pulled out my question dice- always an easy icebreaker activity. We took turns rolling and answering questions, untilContinue reading “Glimpses of Grace”