Mothers have innate capacity. This space inside them set apart exclusively for nourishing new life. And from the second that life appears on scene, we moms start expanding. Bellies push out involuntarily into these round bumps. Blood volume increases and fat stores plump up. And along with that our hearts grow too. Emotions and instincts … Continue reading We are the Chosen
Category: Parenthood
On Fullness
Somewhere in the middle of the night it occurs to me that I have an overdue library book. As if she can see my eyes flutter open, little Ruby stirs across the hall, calling for me. I groan as my feet automatically take me to her side. They know the drill. It's got to be at … Continue reading On Fullness
A Good Job
A few weeks ago I sat down next to a mom of two little girls. Perfect strangers, exchanging courteous hellos. Until she downloaded. One polite question led to another and before I knew it, she was knee-deep in her life story. It was a little awkward. That strange feeling of someone you barely know sharing their deepest secrets, … Continue reading A Good Job
Reflections on Love ~ Love Grows
Boy, did I get this wrong. Loving is so hard. When motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks, I thought I just needed to enjoyed the moment and cherished them. That somehow just smiling through it would be enough. But it's not. Because love is not the sweet moments, giggles under a blanket fort, … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love Grows
Reflections on Love ~ Love Endures All Things
Sliding down the rope, my hands are raw from holding on. The constant uphill climb. I had a good grip at one point. I was solid. And then strength gave way. My fingers loosened. Just a little slip. No big deal. I can recover from this. So I look up, reaching for the knot above me. … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love Endures All Things
Two Precious Stones 