for the mothers

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I think about the wisdom nestled into this African proverb. I look at this photo of women living across the globe who fight cultural oppression and opposition to farm coffee beans to provide for […]

here's to the mothers

http://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/74f29cnvpw I watched this video in church this morning, and I could not stop the tears. It’s based on a beautiful blog post by Lisa Jo Baker, and it’s a must-watch for anyone who is a mom or loves a mom. Mamas, you are so precious. And you are braver than you think. So here’s to […]

cultivating a happy mother's day

I’ve been wanting a vegetable garden for awhile, and this weekend, Jonny and Joseph are building me a custom vegetable garden for Mother’s Day. It has been so sweet to see them work together, and it has really been a labor of love. And Joseph has been really fascinated by the tomato thingies. (Thingies. That’s the best […]

being your mama (part 1)

To celebrate Mother’s Day, I wrote a little something for Joseph, my sweet little buddy who made me a mama. Joseph, I began being your mama the moment I saw your blurry picture on that sunny September day. Though I wasn’t with you yet to wipe your tears or change your diapers, you were with […]