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This is Foster Care. Part Two.
Today's post is a continuation of yesterday's story, This is Foster Care. Part One. January 14, 2018 "Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy. Then after the battle you will be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on...
The Lazy River Approach to Motherhood
What impact has motherhood had on my life? I wish I could say something so profound that everyone reading would pause and say, wow, now SHE really understands what this is about. The truth of the matter is that motherhood has changed the way I view furniture. And...
Motherhood on the Eve of Kindergarten
It starts with walking across the street. “Can I go play at Lyla’s house?” she asked. Just two weeks ago, my 5-year-old daughter walked across the street, hand in hand with her neighborhood friend – an 8-year-old – after assuring me she was ready. “I know what...
How My 11-Year-Old Taught Me to Unlock Grief
“This will define you.” I resented these words from a friend when my youngest son, Rakan, was diagnosed with a very rare pediatric cancer at age five. I didn’t want to hear them. I wanted to hear how I should be positive and how he’d be fine. I didn’t want my story,...
Because She’s My Mom: Sarah’s Story
While doing Mother's Day writing with my first graders, the typical answers came out: What does your mom like to do? "Go grocery shopping." "Take care of me and my sister." What is mom good at? "Folding clothes." "Cleaning." "Doing mom stuff." How does my mom relax?...
Playing for Keeps
Motherhood is the fire and flood of my career. I had a degree in interior architecture, and was working at my dream job when I got pregnant. After having kids I always had little side businesses, though I was primarily a stay-at-home mom. But then my marriage began to...
Motherhood Inspires Me to Be a Hero: Adriana’s Story
I am the proud mom to four children. My oldest two children are on the autism spectrum, and my youngest two are considered "neurotypical." When I first became pregnant, I never dreamed I would raise a child on the autism spectrum. The thought never crossed my mind. I...
Love Who You Are: Warda
I want my kids to be healthy and to have a good education, and to always watch their manners. I teach them: love who you are. Love who you are. And accept others as you want to be accepted.
Trusting the Mama Bear Instinct
Motherhood was a complete surprise and changed everything. My first pregnancy was a surprise. My second pregnancy was twins, which was a surprise. My third pregnancy was when my twins were 2 months old… that was a surprise, for sure. Surprise, surprise,...
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I'm Saralyn, a mountain mama fueled by coffee, community, and adventure, raising three kids at the foot of the Rockies. I'm so glad you're here!
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