Sundays in these parts let off a glow of the television as Papa watches his team, and invites his family of girls to join in on the festivities. He talks about his love affair with Seahawks through thick and thin, notably the thin times as a teenager into his 20s. In the early years of marriage,Continue reading “How the Seattle Seahawks Encourage My Parenting”
Category Archives: A Mama’s Heart
I Choose Love
In my freshman year of high school, our family moved from my hometown of Yuma, Arizona to Fountain Valley, California. The name Fountain Valley is exactly the image you are currently conjuring up; hence, the pit in my stomach to move there. Everything preppy, cliquish, and feeling like a square peg ramming into a roundContinue reading “I Choose Love”
Her Name, Her Story, Her Entrance (birth story)
Fear creeps in at night. I hear lies whisper to me. And so it would seem that all my labors begin with my water breaking at night time. I would regularly pray, “God, please give me grace in this labor. Tay’s was so intense. Don’t let my water break at night, again, for the thirdContinue reading “Her Name, Her Story, Her Entrance (birth story)”
The Genesis of Our Third Child
I’m a natural optimist with a slight worry, anxiety prone bent. Doesn’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. What has saved me over the years plus is knowing Jesus. Ever since a small child I’ve been drawn to his goodness that never fails. I’ve instinctively believed in who he said & says heContinue reading “The Genesis of Our Third Child”
How I am Finding the Saving in Seeing her Face for the First Time
I’m linking up with Sarah Bessey, so head over there to read the reason why…in the meantime, here is my quick ramblings. Anxiety, fear, unknown spill into my heart, my mind and my stomach turns and aches. I wonder if it will be like this after the baby. Can I go through another laborContinue reading “How I am Finding the Saving in Seeing her Face for the First Time”
Where I Lay Bare the Real Me on Pregnancy, Labor, & Our Third Child
My soul has been stripped at times throughout this pregnancy. There are moments where I see the light of joy & hope and cling to it, hearing U2 in the background, I waited patiently for the Lord, He inclined and heard my cry. He lifted me up out of the pit, out of theContinue reading “Where I Lay Bare the Real Me on Pregnancy, Labor, & Our Third Child”
Finding Joy in Meal Preparation
The first part was written two years ago when my oldest was just beginning physical therapy for her sensory processing, low muscle tone & gross motor delays. Worry overcame and this is me reminding myself to live mindful in the present. My heart is filled with joy when I see my little girl accomplishContinue reading “Finding Joy in Meal Preparation”
My Brilliant Storyteller
Cashew Cardamom Brioche with Orange French Toast: Mother’s Day
It’s the glory of second trimester, while Spring is bountiful with early sunshine & late sunrises whispering of Summer on the move. While the majority of the nation has seen weeks upon weeks of high temps, it is our little Pacific Northwest corner still bundled, crossing fingers that the sun will stay out long enoughContinue reading “Cashew Cardamom Brioche with Orange French Toast: Mother’s Day”
Breaking Generational Curses with Forgiveness
While laying on my bed after putting the girls to bed for the night, I was finished. The weekend seemed filled with mountains of whining. I’m sure my words were not as gentle towards the closing of the door. Do you ever feel like that? You just want to be done with it. You snapContinue reading “Breaking Generational Curses with Forgiveness”
Backdoor Hospitality 