“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” ― Marc Riboud “Mommy … why are you always taking so many pictures?” My nine year old was watching me after church today as I spent a few minutes with our baby Leia, snapping some photos… “To freeze time, hunny. I never, ever want […]
With childlike innocence and crooked smile, she carefully tucks the handmade pink and white blanket around her ‘baba’ … She turns and says “Shhhh ….” her chubby little fingers brought up her to mouth, motioning her baby is sleeping and we must be still … With gentleness that only a two year old toddler […]
I’m thankful I said no … to rushing about and being overbooked for our family this season. I’m thankful I said no to committing myself and my energy to programs that would’ve taken my time away from my family. I’m thankful I said no … because in this moment, there is enough time to hold […]
A friend knocked at my door today and, with a worried tone in her voice, ask me if I was okay. Oh yes, everything’s great – except poor sick, under-the-weather babies – but yes, everything’s fine!, I said as I opened the door and gestured her inside. Why do you ask? She explained – […]
They are taped to the dresser. Hidden in their Valentine’s envelopes. Piled beside their pillow on their bedside table. And pinned to the high chair. Hand written love notes … every note saying why each daughter is loved and cherished by God and our family … leading up to Valentine’s Day … words of […]
