God’s Handwriting

Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God’s handwriting. – Ralph Waldo Emerson      If you enjoyed this post, please pass it along. You can follow Motherhood and More on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

The Big Kid Promised Land

It was an absolutely gorgeous day. Clear blue skies, mid-70s, a slight breeze blowing through my skirt. My friend, Julie, and I sat on a bench, chatting and observing the other families at the playground: – A mom was giving …

Sometimes I Cry For You Little One

Sometimes I Cry for You, Little One

Sometimes I cry for you, little one. Sometimes I cry because the world is so big and you’re so small, and I worry—Oh, do I worry—about your smallness in this big world. Sometimes I cry because you’re so big and I’m so small, and …

Dolphins Help Heal a Mother’s Broken Heart

Our family started our year of nomadic living last May, in a little condo across the street from Strand Beach in Dana Point, CA. It was heavenly, truly. I had a profound experience there, which has grown even more significant …

Thank You, Village.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I think it also takes village to raise a heart. These past two months have been incredibly intense. Watching a loved one get diagnosed with a terminal illness and …