Tag: motherhood
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What I’ve learned through infertility – Part 1
A child is a gift. Unmerited, undeserved, pure gift. When I was a little girl and told Santa what I wanted for Christmas, there was a decent chance I’d get it. But it sure as heck wasn’t a guarantee. A gift is determined solely by the giver and not the recipient. A gift is a…
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You’re worth more than your motherhood.
In 2021, I attended a new women’s ministry at my church. After placing a name tag on my shirt, I was quickly approached by a woman who kindly introduced herself to me, and I did likewise. Then came the dreaded next question: “And how many children do you have?” My heart sank. “I don’t have…
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Motherhood transcends biology
It was a typical day in the dementia care facility. Soon after I punched in the key code and opened the door to the locked unit, the familiar funny smells of ‘old people’ wafted through the air. I recognized a couple of the wanderers and saw more than one confused face. I walked a little…
Fruitful Fiat 