Sometimes all you need is a good cry and a hug, and the space to just be able to do that and for that to be OK. Today was a harder day. Work was exhausting, and instead of coming home to big smiles and running hugs, the kids were fussing, tantrumming, or crying at every [...]
Author: christeena
On Helping Our Friends With Depression
Perhaps there is more we can do than encourage them to reach out. Perhaps it actually begins with us. I was already so saddened and so affected earlier this week by Kate Spade; with Anthony Bourdain's passing this morning, it was just too much. My heart is broken for them and those that have gone [...]
It’s The Journey That Matters, Not The Destination
Taking a walk and soaking up this precious time; after all, it’s the journey that matters and not the destination Recently, one way we’ve been spending quality time together as a family is taking an early evening walk. Having just moved to a new city and started a new job that now has a longer [...]
The Power of Words to Shape
Words have such power to speak things into being. I posted this photo on my feed, about how much I love it - not only because it captures so perfectly their personalities right now, but also how it shows the way my son is embracing his role as a big brother! We believe so much [...]
Date Your Kids
With two (or more) kids, it can be hard sometimes to give each child the attention you’d like to give them. I find myself feeling this way all the time, thinking about how much our first had at each age and milestone. The mommy guilt is real. In all seriousness, there's no denying the fact [...]
Embracing My Birthday
I didn't want to celebrate my birthday this year. Recently, it's been harder not to fixate on my age-related imperfections when I look at my pictures. Health has become a greater focus in my daily life. Office conversations about my weekends make it very apparent that I'm no longer in my early thirties. When my [...]
Perfectly Imperfect
This is life right now...and we're OK with that. In fact, we love it. I have to admit - at first, I was super disappointed. Our three-year-old just completely wasn't having it the day of our family photo shoot. This shoot was meant to round out our daughter's first full year, and we had been [...]
What did Christ’s coming mean if there is still suffering in this world?
It's hard to reconcile what Christ's coming means - what "Jesus putting an end to death" means - when there is still so much pain, suffering, and death in this world. Yes, He bled and died to put an end to death...but how can that be when death is still so very much a part [...]
A Peace That Interrupts Injustice
These are emotionally exhausting times, that often leave me feeling at such a loss. But I was encouraged this evening. Coincidence perhaps, but I took it as a prophetic word. I bookmarked this in my prayer book back in January, as it had given me some encouragement when I was feeling hopeless back then. I [...]
His Mother Heart
A special Word from the Lord that spoke to my heart this Mother's Day. This necklace was especially meaningful this Mother's Day. Last month, when we were hit with all of our baby boy's medical issues and I was on the brink of losing it, Daniel came into the room to share what he felt [...]
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