Tag: faith
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You Are not in Control
I don’t know about you, but I had big plans for these quarantined days at home. I was going to work on my writing, including writing a first draft of a middle grade novel, submit numerous pieces to magazines, revise first drafts, get really consistent with my blog, start a YouTube channel for lesson in…
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Thoughts and Coronavirus
It’s been about a week since the coronavirus has taken over seemingly everything, and the phrase, “social distancing” entered our vocabulary. The world seems to have lost its mind. Shelves are emptied of toilet paper and flour, people are walking around in masks, and those of us who committed to NEVER teacher our children (points…
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The Mom Tool You’re Missing
I’ve been blessed with wonderful sisters who are gifted writers. Today my sister Anna, shares some of her struggles and some encouragement for you! Note: This post originally published on thedarlinggirls.wordpress.com Written by Anna Schaefer “I don’t know about you, but I have it all figured out. I know what motherhood should look like. I…
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How to Keep Going When it’s Hard
I have reached the point in my pregnancy where I’m done. Try as I might to keep some perspective and be grateful, I’m simply uncomfortable and in pain. Little pleasures like eating and sleeping are no longer enjoyable. Pregnancy. Is. Hard. I worry that sharing this won’t be well-received. Because I realized that there are…
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Commit Your Way
It’s typical morning. We are running around, trying to get everyone out the door for school. Kids, (in mismatched clothes) are scrambling for shoes, fighting over which ones to wear. Baby Girl’s crying and throwing a fit because she had to get her teeth brushed. Breakfast dishes are gathered around the sink, bits of food…
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We are Never Forsaken – A Good Friday Reminder
It’s been one of those weeks where I just wish I could crawl in bed and be left alone.You know what I’m talking about: the kind of days when it seems anything that could go wrong does. You’re exhausted and discouraged. You feel forsaken by your friends and family and pretty much every person you…
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