I’ll never forget the wise words of a dear friend during the aftermath of a bad dating relationship.  She said, “You know, Nicole, it’s not just about you.  It’s about the children you will have.”  She was telling me that … Continue reading →

If someone depicted in a painting the emotions the average mother experiences in a typical day, the painting would be disturbing. When I went to register my oldest son for kindergarten I felt elated and horrified at the same time.  … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, our pastor taught on the dangers of becoming spiritually dull.  As a church, we were about to embark on a 21 day fast, and he was encouraging us that fasting is one of the best ways … Continue reading →

I know most mothers passionately love their children, regardless of their gender, but because I have no girls, I can only speak about the love of a mother for her sons. FIERCE is the adjective that comes to mind.  I … Continue reading →

When our one year old woke up, cooing and ready to go at 4:30 a few mornings ago, I thought I was going to lose it.  Our boys wake up early, but 4:30 was a new record and despair and … Continue reading →