Last night, as the sun dipped low over an outdoor dinner with my family, something unexpected and quietly beautiful happened. Lucy spotted a clock tower across the street and asked what time it was. We’ve been working on telling time lately, especially with analog clocks—something I’ve been intentional about. Her birthday gift this year included… Continue reading The Time to Teach
Tag: kindness
The Heart Before the Name
Yesterday I picked Lucy up from her Critter Barn camp, and the first thing she said—before even buckling her seatbelt—was, “Can we please have a playdate with my new friend?” I smiled and asked what any mom would: “What’s your friend’s name?” She looked at me, shrugged both shoulders high with a sheepish grin, and… Continue reading The Heart Before the Name
When Kids Visit the Hospital: How Children Can Be a Light in Hard Places
Hospitals can be intimidating places—especially for children. The sterile halls, constant beeping, machines with strange blinking lights, and people in scrubs hurrying from room to room… it’s a lot to take in. But sometimes, when done with care, bringing a child into those spaces can offer a kind of healing adults alone can’t give. My… Continue reading When Kids Visit the Hospital: How Children Can Be a Light in Hard Places
🌤️ He Painted the Sky Just for You
“Momma, did you see the beautiful clouds God made for you today?” That’s what Lucy asked me the other day, and I nearly melted into a puddle of love right there. She wasn’t just pointing out a pretty sky—she was offering me a glimpse into her heart, and into the faith that’s quietly taking root… Continue reading 🌤️ He Painted the Sky Just for You
Raising Light 