As I have mentioned before, I am currently reading a book called, “The Me I Want to Be: Becoming God’s Best Version of You” by John Ortberg. Here is a quote from today’s reading that is rolling around in my mind. “Imagine a parent who thinks, No matter how many kids I have, I will treat them each exactly the Continue Reading →
11 years ago I became a mom. Hard to believe it’s gone so quickly. This weekend we will celebrate the life of our first born. Who’d have ever known 11 years ago what I blessing she would be? I cannot imagine life without her. She is my right hand, has a heart of compassion and simply…I enjoy being with her. Continue Reading →
You ever have one of those times in life where everywhere you turn, you keep hearing the same thing? You ever wonder if maybe, just maybe, the God of the universe is trying to communicate something to you? Yep, that’s me right now. The thing is that the more I think about it, I don’t think I’m alone in needing Continue Reading →
It’s amazing to me the way God uses my children to teach me more about Him. In the same way, I stand in awe of how he reversely gives me insight into my children because of the relationship I have with Him. Each day when I rise, I ask the Lord to enable me to go beyond my human abilities Continue Reading →
I’ve been wanting to do this for awhile, but finally got to it. To simplify the address of my blog, all you have to remember now is https://themommymap.com/. No extra blogger stuff…just .net. Either address will direct you here, but I just wanted to make it easier for you to remember (and for me to tell others!). Happy reading! In case Continue Reading →
I really couldn’t help but post this one. I was called at the last minute to speak at my home church MOPS. Subject? Sex, of course. This is the video they showed before my friend and I spoke. I’m still laughing, although if you watch it…I take no responsibility for any further songs by this band. In case you can Continue Reading →
I have sat here at this computer a million times trying to think of how to share with you the journey I have been on as I parent a child that is not of my flesh, but of my heart instead. The journey has not been what I expected in a lot of ways, but yet there is incredible blessing Continue Reading →
This was a post that I went back to read today because I needed it. Maybe you need it too. “Though it feels that this child needs more from me than I have to give, I will still praise you because I know that you will fill me in perfect measure.” “It is clear to me that I am not Continue Reading →
In case you did not have a chance to visit the blog of the very special baby I asked you to pray for, I thought I’d give you a quick update. Micah did, indeed, get the pivitol procedures done that he needed done before the weekend. He also had a third procedure done on Monday. His family now waits for Continue Reading →
I don’t usually use take advantage of the platform that I have here on The Mommy Map, but today I am going to. I haven’t written about my heart on this topic yet (it’s brewing in my noodle still), but some of you know that adoption is something I’m deeply passionate about. Right now, there is a very special baby Continue Reading →