I looked at my husband after we put the children down for bed and said, “I feel like we have hardly talked all day.” He responded, “I know, babe, but when would we have been able to?” He was right. We played back the events from the day and were alarmed at how demanding our…
Do you ever find yourself feeling like a failure? That no matter what you do, your life will never be more than what it is right now? Do you feel trapped by the recurring thoughts reminding you of the mistakes you’ve made, the sins you’ve committed, or the damage you’ve done? Do you sink deeper…
In the earlier years of my husband and my marriage, we found it extremely difficult to speak each other’s love languages. As if communication is not already the most difficult barrier in a typical marriage, love languages bring an even deeper complexity to the communication realm. We were swinging and missing constantly, which obviously grew…
Learning to Love Differently
One of the most challenging tasks for me as a mom is learning how to love my children differently. I have two very different children when it comes to showing love and affection. My youngest is easy for me to love, because she loves like I do. She prefers quick hugs, minimal kisses, and brief…
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