The World often tries to tell us parents that teenagers are selfish, and lazy, and all things terrible. To brace ourselves for the teenage years as we’ll have to white-knuckle through these times, hoping to get to the “other side” when our kids are bearable again. I wholeheartedly reject this idea.
Tag: motherhood
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt. 8
Guest Blog Post By: Taren Storrs I've learned so many powerful things about motherhood that it's shaped not only the mother that I am but also the way I see mothers in our society. Being a mother has developed everything in me. It's a journey where every day, every season, everything can be a reflective [...]
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt. 5
Guest Blog Post By: Candace Otto I think the most amazing thing that being a mom has taught me is that I get a minor glimpse into the unending patience, unconditional love, and unbelievable grace that God has for me. It also gave me insight into how much He desires our love and appreciation. Having [...]
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt. 7
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt. 6
Guest Blog Post By: Ayris Temidara Motherhood has taught me that I cannot control anything. I cannot control feelings in my kids. I cannot control their emotions. I cannot control outcomes. I cannot control the future. The best thing I can do as a mother is to let go of the idea of control and [...]
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt. 4
Guest Blog Post By: Kendall Niccum Unconditional love. Emotionally exhausting. Unapologetic. Grateful. Constantly Worried. My heart outside my body. All of these things, I feel deeply on the daily. Motherhood is not for the faint of heart, it is damn right tiring and trying, but nothing replaces the feeling of knowing you have brought caring little [...]
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt. 3
Guest Blog Post By: Sarah Macias Motherhood, so far, has taught me that it's okay to come undone. And it's only been 5 months. Ha! Being a wife, daughter, sister, friend, and employee was already hard, but add becoming a mom to the mix and it got even more wild. My schedule changed literally overnight [...]
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt.2
Guest Blog Post By: Beverly Caldwell That is such a loaded question. Motherhood really defined or should I say, “fine-tuned” the person I would become. Although my children are now adults, motherhood is still teaching me today. Motherhood taught me patience with my children and that if I just stop and understand the rhythms of [...]
What Motherhood Has Taught Me: A Series Pt. 1
Guest Blog Post By: Naomi Quijano What has Motherhood taught you? What a stumping question! Would it be too honest to admit that this calling with its most valuable lessons are still evolving day by day? Because, well, it definitely is. Motherhood continues to teach me, grow me, and expand me daily. Who would I [...]