Parenting Woes

Here I am again feeling the weight of the world. And so did my child. With tears streaming down her face and a shaky voice she muttered, “Mom, I don’t want to play violin anymore…” I inquired with questions and she said further explained that she has to do so much. Everyday she is expected……

Dear Pandemic, March 2022

Dear Pandemic, I see. I am seeing. Daily thoughts, emotions, and experiences can be too much for one person, for me…but I have learned to stop and slow down. I saw many people in this season stay out of touch with self and society all the while being busy as usual or “unphased by COVID”.……

The Precious Things They Say (Plus A Recipe)

The beginning of this post is to share of utter doom and failure. Okay, it isn’t the end of the world but I have a confession: I lied and broke trust with my kids. No, it’s not about the tooth fairy or Santa (although, the 7 year old is still a believer). However, it is……

This Mother’s Prayer

I read somewhere on social media saying that mothers who are young write about parenting techniques and mothers who have grown children write books on prayer. This got me thinking that I don’t have any tried and true techniques myself, as a mother of five…all I know is I try to build fellowship and connection……

Looking Upon Jesus

I lay in the stillness…baby asleep and my body is aching. Co-sleeping, 2 years in. I have been doing pregnancy, baby stages and motherhood for eleven years. My oldest is ten. Pregnancy with her and all subsequent pregnancies were really “a breeze”. I had the exhaustion and hormonal changes that took me for a ride,……

Nothing Short of a Miracle

Today, I was able to meet with a group of ladies at church and share the miracles I have seen in my short life as a literal extension of my parents, refugees, survivors of the Pol Pot Regime in Cambodia. One member ran after me to ask if I’d share more stories one day. Flabbergasted……

Growing Up and Raising Children

I think many things about parenting shake me up (because it’s a wild ride!!)…but one that shakes me up the most is that while I am raising children, I myself am learning and growing up as well. To think I get the opportunity to raise children each day… but I myself must learn to grow……

When Motherhood is Overwhelming

I am only ten years into this journey but with five children… I have to be honest and real…. I’ve never been so sad and stressed! Parenting. Highest highs… Lowest lows… I am told that this is the beginning and it only gets harder. I believe it. I also believe the moments can and will……

Creating Connections

How does a mama with five find the time for each of her children? HOW DOES ANY ONE?! Children are little beings who are growing up day by day into men and women who will one day interact with the community at large and bring about a sense of acceptance and compassion for others and……

Who to Listen to?

I had the podcast going, I was on the IG scrollin’ and my head began to spin!! I said aloud “gotta hush the noise”… SWIPE SWIPE… I closed all the apps and turn Spotify to hymns on piano and went to journaling. Braindump time. It’s been a tough couple of months “driving around the curve”……