Category: Mom Blog
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When Will the Waiting Be Worth It? A Story of Infertility, Adoption, and Ridiculous Faith
Are you waiting on a promise? Clinging to hope while wrestling with disappointment? Wondering if God sees you at all? Oh friend… I’ve been there. I AM there… I’ve sat in that sacred tension between faith and frustration—believing God’s promises, yet aching over what hasn’t come to pass. I’ve made…
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Marriage: The Final Breaking Point (Part 2)
Looking back, it’s incredible to see just how monumental this moment was. At the time, it felt like the end—but in reality, it was the beginning. God was ordering our steps, even though everything felt like it was falling apart, not coming together. But that’s what He does, isn’t it?…
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Marriage: The Breaking Before the Breakthrough (Part 1)
You might be wondering what marriage issues have to do with a healing miracle. The truth is — they have everything to do with it. Before the Lord could heal my child, other crucial miracles needed to happen first. God needed to heal our hearts. Both my husband and I…
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MARRIAGE: Holding On When It’s Falling Apart
Looking back, I didn’t realize I was slipping into depression while desperately trying to figure out what was wrong with my daughter. At the same time, I often felt alone in my marriage. For two years, I wrestled with how to explain what I knew in my heart to be…
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“Your Child Has a Rare Disease Called…”
Once we discovered that Kenzie had inflammation around her heart, everything changed. A new heaviness set in—an ever-present weight of concern. What didn’t change, however, was the amount of inflammation that remained. Despite rounds of steroids and various treatments, the extra fluid around her heart wouldn’t budge. Two weeks passed.…
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A Matter of the Heart: A New Diagnosis
Despite settling into a weekly routine of medication, Kenzie’s health only worsened. Her new immune-suppressing medication left her vulnerable, making her sick every other week. Unfortunately, this also meant more flare-ups. For a time, while we waited for the medicine to take effect, Kenzie refused to straighten her left arm…
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When God Speaks, but Anger Speaks Louder
We don’t enjoy going through trials, but I think we can all agree—we seek God more when we’re in the middle of them. Trials aren’t fun. But somehow, in our suffering, the veil between heaven and earth feels thinner. Maybe it’s because we’re praying more, seeking more, desperate for more…
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Juvenile Arthritis: “Your Daughter is a Zebra”
As a mother, I’ve always rocked my babies to sleep. Those moments were some of my most cherished. When Kenzie was a baby, I rocked her every night—until she was three. I know that’s not what the parenting books recommend, but quite honestly, I don’t think there’s a book out…
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Unity
Recently, it feels as though a war has swept through the body of Christ—one fueled by political division. Hurtful words are spoken, written, and shared without thought of the damage they cause. I came across a shocking post where a woman questioned if someone would be so blindly loyal to…
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Juvenile Arthritis: The Journey to a Diagnosis
The post reflects on the emotional journey of parenting through a health crisis, specifically navigating the diagnosis of juvenile arthritis for Andrea’s daughter, Kenzie. The story highlights the difficulty of waiting for answers, the impact of those answers, and the importance of faith in finding peace amidst the struggles.