When Gemmy finally stood tall, we burst into laughter! Half from relief, half from the sheer drama of her acrobatics. Did we want Gemmy to stand up because she deserved it, even if she hadn’t finished her eggs? Or did we just want her up, no matter what? I couldn’t tell. But as we walked home, we were all smiling from Gemmy’s little triumph.
The Christmas Song That Always Makes Me Cry
On our first Christmas as a married couple, I asked Matthew about his favorite Christmas song. Mine has always been The First Noel. To me, it captures the very essence of Christmas—a sacred night when Jesus was born, humbly and quietly. The song gently reminds us that beneath the glitter and grandeur of today’s celebrations … Read more
Patience, Yogurt, and Life’s Sweet Lessons
I prepare a special yogurt concoction for Andrew—a mix of Greek yogurt, homemade date paste, coconut, honey, and chia seeds. It’s the second time I’m making it. The first time, Andrew devoured it. Let me tell you, it is pretty good. I’m not a chef or a snack connoisseur, but I bet it would be … Read more
Andrew | Motherhood | Patience
Faith Over Plans: Embracing God’s Will in Pregnancy
I don’t have a birth plan because it’s unnecessary. Instead of offering pause, it commands action. Instead of focusing on what’s important, it distracts with extras. Instead of comfort, it brings anxiety. Most importantly, it contradicts the theme of this pregnancy: total surrender to God.
Andrew’s Birth Story
My delivery was definitely not smooth, but I had a truly positive birth story because what came out of it was your existence.