Motherhood takes. Motherhood drains. Motherhood confuses. At least for me it does. I clench my now empty fiesta party plate in my hand as 90’s hip hop bumps in the background. Mexican perforated paper banners dangle overhead. And my tall gorgeous friend talks about love, … [Read more...]
How Embracing Diversity Increases Self-Acceptance
Summer leached into fall this year. So we stole one more Saturday at the beach before the cold locked us out for the season. At the water’s edge, my sister and I flip off our sandals and post up in our bright orange floral printed beach chairs. While the whisper of the water … [Read more...]
What to do When Your Weaknesses are Exposed
I throw the weighted jump rope to the mat and lean over, gulping deep breaths in and out like a fish on the dock. My body instinctively feeds my struggling heart more oxygen to slow its pace. Still pressing my upper body weight through my hands and onto my knees, I look up at the … [Read more...]
How to Move Forward When Your Soul is Sifted
As I slide the toy basket over to vacuum underneath, a few poppy-seed-sized gnats flitter above the Barbies and stuffed bunnies. Right then I know. Somewhere among all the plush and plastic critters food decays in silence. I dust, vacuum and organize the rest of the room … [Read more...]
Risking Reputation: When to Ask for Prayer
My quads burn and tremble underneath my damp skin. They pull on my knees with each rep begging me to stand up and breathe. Drops of sweat roll between my shoulder blades, one by one absorbing into the band of my workout pants. How many more reps? I lost count. It’s simple math … [Read more...]