“I was about to say, ‘No, I don’t,’ out of habit, but stopped myself. The thought of my daughters one day shrinking themselves made me cringe.”
‘Mommy, you look pretty.’ I was taken aback. I had unwashed hair, spit-up stains on my shirt, tired eyes coffee couldn’t fix.’: Mom sets example for daughters to ‘feel comfortable in their own skin’
Jumping In Rain Puddles, Snuggling In Bed, Giggling And Growing—One Day, It Will All Come To An End
“I’m missing my children, while loving the teens who stand taller next to me. As I watch their independent world unfold before me, I will learn to cherish the moments, and with great pride whisper, ‘I am blessed.'”
‘You’re my hero.’ Sometimes answered prayers don’t always look the way we thought they would.’: Mom thanks Taekwondo instructors for ‘standing in the gap’ for son
“I never had positive male role models. Upon becoming a mother, my deepest wish was for my kids to have what I was missing. Good, strong men they could count on to care about them, invest in them, and help them become who they’re supposed to be. I never expected Master Cruz and Mr. Jose would stand in the gap.”
Moms Feel Unappreciated—Tell Them You Notice What They Do
“Because she is mom, and she does everything, and sometimes that not-noticing hurts her soul.”
‘HR called me in, crying. ‘Your coworkers donated sick time to you, but your employer is taking it away.’: Bilateral breast cancer survivor finds light after workplace discrimination
“She said, ‘Some things aren’t fair or right.’ I immediately packed up my desk knowing I’d never walk back in the door. This was worse than cancer. Cancer never pretended to be anything but cancer. The betrayal was too much. I started making plans to take my own life. But as it turns out, my terrible season became a launching pad.”
‘He stuttered, ‘I’m so sorry I didn’t call. I lost your number. You are so pretty.’ I had no idea this man would change my life, let alone have 7 years left on this earth.’: Woman shares emotional journey finding love after losing partner to brain aneurysm
“He left in May for his third deployment. We walked him onto the ship. It was odd, our son Matthew did not want to leave him, and I just felt like we needed to keep saying goodbye. Days later, he called me from his phone and we said I love you. That was the last time I ever heard his voice.”
5 Life-long Lessons Your Child Will Learn From The Wonder Of Crafting
“When you go beyond the play, creativity, and enjoyment of crafting, you’ll find valuable lessons hidden amongst the fun.”
‘I immediately lost it. ‘I’m NEVER going to be able to have kids of my own’ was on repeat in my head.’: Woman shares emotional infertility journey
“‘Maybe I’m just a late bloomer.’ The doctor struggled to get the words out. Tears filled my eyes. Everyone I knew was beginning the family, and I longed for a baby of my own.”
‘I set the box of ashes on the couch. She gathered her blanket close, the first time she’d sit next to her Daddy without weeping.’: Widow shares heartfelt moment with daughter after losing husband
“I go to my bedroom and pick up the box. My heart immediately recognizes its weight. My hands know every edge and corner of this container that holds all that’s physically left of the man I thought I’d grow old with.”
‘If I can do it, anyone can.’: Man who spent half his life in prison graduates with honors at 62
“His drug addiction began at the young age of 11.”