While preparing for the external version of our breach son, a delivery nurse went through all the check-in procedures. While going through my medical history, I answered yes to a history of depression. She looked up from the computer into my eyes, her forehead creased with worry. I assured her I knew what depression looked […]
“Sick Day”
I’m banging my head against the wall today. I signed up my kids for VBS this week because I want them to learn about Jesus through fun songs, crafts and games. And, honestly? I also signed them up so I could have some time to myself and so that they would come home ready to […]
One Lonely Mommy
Loneliness is something most moms deal with. To quote Carla Barnhill who wrote The Myth of the Perfect Mother,“Our friendships with other women are often the first thing we sacrifice when we have children, simply because we know they’ll understand.” (92) Ouch. I find that to be a harsh reality. My friend Kelly and I […]
The Pilot
The other day my sister called from Minnesota and told me I needed to watch Oprah. It was about the difficulties of motherhood she said. I could hear my mom yelling in the background that it would be encouraging, so I tuned in and saw women expressing many of the things I have been feeling […]