I guess it only takes 6 months to get the 6th child’s birth story written! Baby Gwendolyn’s birth was scary and traumatic, but also full of God’s power and love. There are things I never want to forget about that day and the day before. We saw God’s hand in so many ways and Gwendolyn […]
to the c-section mamas
May 16, 2019 by
Dear mama who had a c-section, I feel you. I know the burning questions you have of “wasn’t my body made for giving birth?” and “will I bond with my baby the same way as if I’d had a natural birth?” To answer the first question, yes, a woman’s body is made to give birth […]
5 Books to Read Before you Adopt or Foster a Child
May 3, 2017 by
Hey friends! I’ve been wanting to talk more about foster care and adoption for a while here on the blog. It’s a topic I’m passionate about and would love to talk to any of you by e-mail (eatprayreadlove@gmail.com) if you’re considering either! Since we’ve only gone through the foster care system, it’s the only experience I have, but I […]
9 Things Adults Need to Lose
March 29, 2017 by
If you’re visiting from Facebook today, welcome! You may also enjoy my post on Why I’m Okay With Laminate (and not granite) Countertops or Zero Credit Card Debt: It’s Possible! I hope you stick around a while. I’d love for you to follow me on Pinterest as well. A while ago, a post rocked the […]
How Laundry Day is *Almost* Fun
February 7, 2017 by
The best laundry tips for large families So I’m 4 months in of being a mom of 5. Crazy! The one thing that has threatened to snow me under more than anything is the sheer amount of clothing that has to be washed, dried, folded or hung on hangers, and put away. I’ve been honing […]
Creating a Culture of Hospitality
January 27, 2017 by
Hospitality is a biblical subject that has always fascinated me. Are Christians expected to be hospitable? The answer is yes! I’ve loved exploring the topic throughout the Scriptures on the topic and realizing that the Bible says the words “one to another,” “together,” and “shared” SO many times. It’s hard to live life like that without being hospitable! […]
