Tag: Mom
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Worship Cancels Out the Noise
How many can say that they have allowed the things around them to keep them from being effective communicators? I can raise my hand here. There are so many instances when I feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, and it has made me an ineffective communicator and listener. After five months of being a mom, I am…
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Solitaire Healing
Each day is different when you are a new mom. There are good days, and those days are so good. Then there are challenging days, and the reality that I am a parent hits me. It can feel overwhelming, but I have discovered a way to calm myself. I play solitaire. I am telling the…
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Beauty in the Eyes of the Beholder
My definition of beauty, along with my standards, has changed since becoming a mom. I went from dresses and jeans to sweatpants and an oversized t-shirt. I went from fro, twist-outs, and braids to ponytails and buns. Just so we are clear, I am plain Jane-ing it out here. My thoughts on dressing up go…
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Struggling to See Wonderful
New Oxford American Dictionary defines wonderful as an inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous. For most of my life, I’ve been told how good I am, and I have been praised for being delightful. I received good grades, and I was very active in sports such as soccer, cheerleading, and dance. I still…
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Healing the Hurt
As a mom, I want my daughter to always be okay: no pain, heartbreak, or stress. However, I know I cannot save her from everything, just like my mother couldn’t save me from everything. It wasn’t from a lack of trying, but it was because there were certain things I was meant to go through.…
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Becoming a Parent
The saying in the picture above really resonates with me. This whole year was dedicated to preparing and awaiting the arrival of my little one. We received so much love along the way, and it was easy to fill her first few months with love shown by family and friends. Somewhere along the way, being…
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Comfort For Christmas
I am aware that the holidays are a time of giving and joy. I know there are some people that have picture-perfect holidays. You have the perfect decorations, gifts, and food. You are looking forward to the parties, games, and traditions. It’s my daughter’s first Christmas, and my husband and I just celebrated our second…
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Home Over Career
Becoming a mom has been a dream come true for me. After falling for and marrying an amazing guy, I knew that we would become parents soon. After months of trying, we finally figured out what kept us from getting pregnant. I was diagnosed with endometriosis, and after surgery, we got pregnant immediately. It is…
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Hello World!
Joyful greetings to all! I am a first-time mom looking to inspire other moms through uplifting content and my personal experiences. I pray that you receive the encouragement and healing you need from this blog. I believe that there is power in written words, as well as spoken words. My prayer is that I write…
Stay at Home Mom 