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……

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……

Waiting on God

Isaiah 40:31 AMP says “But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.”……

On Raising 5 Children

This is somewhat a “part two” of me sharing what it’s like to raise 5 children. I love it. My children are so fun and friendly; they’re just darn sweet. They’re going to be my buddies who are my height, or taller, one day! For now, they’re my small people and I love them and……

Parenting the Passionate

Today’s moods were all over with my children. Five little precious humans to teach, train, connect and so on, I’m spent! However, my parenting journey is just beginning. You see, my oldest is only nine years and my youngest turned a year on the 8th of November. I am far from done though my energy……

The Joy of Laughter

Psalm 127:3 (NLT) “Children are a gift from the Lord;    they are a reward from him.” If you have been around children for any amount of time, especially young children: they’re fun and funny. Like all people, we have our moments where we are “done” and in need of a reset and rest. However, today I sit here……

Parents Should Rest Well

Monday…Monday… I don’t know about you, but I LOVE Mondays. They are my rest days. After a busy weekend starting around Thursday through Sunday, I make sure that Mondays are made for relaxing, literally laying around and doing little. Let’s say you are a normal M-F workforce employee, I’d suggest creating space for a restful……

Heart after Daughters

I happen to be a mama to four little girls… and then our fifth has broken the chain: we’re having a boy (according to one ultrasound). I trekked to Target for essentials and as I am mom, I typically venture out with my kids and take care of business before the day is over. I……

Nurture Affection

I’d like to share something about me that’s interesting when it comes to the topic of affection: I am not super warm and cuddly type. I am friendly and love to smile but by nature: physical touch is low on the chart. So… affection. Nurturing and taking in and sharing affection, although each child is……

I Actually Like My Children

At a recent hangout this July, I encountered parents who seemed over the parenting gig. The problem: their children were tiny. I can see feeling this way as your children get into the teen years and the feeling of annoyance here and there but clearly, the philosophy and viewpoint of the parents we encountered was……