PARENTING

Mother’s Day can stir up more than celebration—it can bring reflection, grief, and longing. A quiet moment in my kitchen reminded me how quickly life passes… and how even after brokenness, we are still called to give life.

So to every mom who’s ever said, “I’ll never…” only to find herself doing exactly that—give yourself grace. You are not failing. You are mothering. One morning of M&M’s for breakfast or a movie marathon when you’re battling the flu isn’t going to ruin your child. These aren’t signs that you’re doing it wrong—they’re reminders that you’re human, that you’re doing your best, and that love sometimes looks like flexibility. Don’t be so hard on yourself.

Chosen for This: Learning to trust God with the story I didn’t expect.