I've long had a fascination with name meanings. As a child, I remember my mom gifting me with a bookmark that had my name and a meaning written on it. This bookmark read "motherly". Although, I am unsure of the credibility of this particular correlation. However, I've never forgotten. Mainly because I was the firstborn…
Persevering with the Faith of an Infant Child
What is one thing you're facing, right now, that seems scary to you? For my ten month old little girl, it's our vacuum. Obviously, she cannot tell me that by her words. But when the vacuum gets rolled out of our closet, hysteria ensues. I usually place her in the room next to me so…
The Path Less Traveled
The past two weeks were rough for me. I was daily at odds with my toddler. It deeply pained me and caused me much regret by the end of every day. I had frequent outbursts regardless of his behaviors or actions. I felt overwhelmed and burnt out. Which only caused more meltdowns as a response…
Eyes Are Watching Me
I've been a spectator of my "mom peers" who are on their journey of working out and eating healthy. I follow as they share their personal stories; documenting their weaknesses and strengths, failures and successes. One particular statement that has caught my eye expresses, "Little eyes are watching". Essentially, these moms are saying that their…
It Takes a Village
The importance of community never meant as much to me as it did when I became a parent. Since then, countless times I've heard it said, "it takes a village to raise a child". I wanted to know more about this proverbial village. Thus, I began my research. Those who live in a village may…
Sacred Sheep 