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A poem for parents of preemies
Though I don't usually post on Saturdays, today I am honored to share with you that the Graham's Foundation Blog (producer of Parents of Preemies Day) featured a poem I wrote. "Each Day Too Long" is for every parent of a preemie. Whether you were blessed to bring your...
Give Him the Glass
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Brave
Five-Minute Friday is when we write for five minutes flat without over thinking, back-tracking, or editing. We write for the pure enjoyment of it. Today, when I started writing within the allotted time, I realized the first few phrases rhymed so decided to...
Going with the Flow (A Belated Birthday)
Even though one of my New Year’s Resolutions/Goals was to be more organized and on top of things, that isn’t always how it turns out.Before I could blink, it was the last week of February and my baby girl’s birthday was quickly approaching. Every time I asked...
A Simple Solution Revealed
I explained in a previous post some of Cami’s homework struggles, then shared with you some ideas and solutions we had already tried. Today’s post reveals our most recent solution.Back on President’s Day, we all stopped into Michael’s for a particular item that...
Aching Arms, Aching Heart
Joining Gypsy Mama again for Five-Minute Fridays. I'm really enjoying writing for five minutes flat--no editing, no over thinking or back-tracking.Today's Word: AcheMy arms ached when I looked to down to see my baby girl for the first time. They desperately...
Family Photo Fun…or Fiasco?!? (the conclusion)
In my endeavor to get our family pictures taken in time to be sent out for Christmas cards, I had committed to getting them done in downtown DC at 8:30 on a Saturday morning! Our trip to the mall the night before did not go so well, but we were still looking...
About me
Welcome fellow pilgrims. I’m Rachel. A writer, sojourner, pastor’s wife, and special needs mama. Join me on the journey?