I have to believe that if I am truly called to love, then I will be truly equipped to do it. I have to believe that there are treasures to be found on the other side of fear; treasures that are worth mustering the courage to be uncomfortable.
Grace at the Table
What We Harvest
Siblings: Friends?
My Full-Time Modeling Gig
When Our Kids Cause us Pain
I have to think that if pain comes from my kids, there must be something for me in it. For each barb they send my way, there must be an opportunity to learn. I know at times when I have felt profound pain or deep sadness, something about the very depth of feeling itself is a hint at something beautiful.
The Meat
Tips and Tricks: Why They Let Us Down
No Guarantees
Wouldn’t we all love a guarantee that our desires will be fulfilled? That our plan A will work out or at least that our plan B will somehow be just as good? I think of all the things I want for my children, all the desires I have for them as they grow and learn and make decisions and experience new things and of course I want to be able to guarantee all will work out for the best—just the way I imagine it.
