A year ago (almost to the minute as I write this), I walked into the labor and delivery floor at OSF St. Francis in Peoria. A couple hours away from home, back in the hospital where Clive was delivered. We felt more assured that the connected Children’s Hospital would be able to handle any unexpected … Continue reading Happy First, Miles Dietrich! / Grateful and Rejoicing
Guided Prayer Guide – Free Printable
Last month I felt a pull towards having a more focused prayer time. Perhaps it’s a lack of sleep or a brain that quickly jumps from thought to thought (often landing in the realm of to-do’s), but I knew I needed something that would help me stay focused. I found some wonderful resources of prayer … Continue reading Guided Prayer Guide – Free Printable
Dear NICU Mama
Dear NICU mama, I see your tired eyes turning to look at the monitors. What does that beeping mean? You’re overwhelmed with information, but you’re learning more quickly than you ever have. Medical terms are becoming normal in your daily vocabulary as you’re initiated into NICU life. Your legs might be swollen from standing vigil … Continue reading Dear NICU Mama
Transformed through Suffering
April always reminds me of my hospital stay leading up to my son Clive's birth five years ago. This is a picture from my first day at the hospital during that stay. Life isn't normal right now, and we are being transformed through our experiences. Some days we may just be able to hold on. … Continue reading Transformed through Suffering
Tools for Coping in Crisis
The last month has been a whirlwind! Not only do I have a newborn, the coronavirus has hit the world with crazy force. I spent the first couple weeks just soaking in all the information. I'm interested in the science behind it, the societal impact, and figuring out how to stay safe. Then it had … Continue reading Tools for Coping in Crisis
A Self-Publishing Journey | Writing and Publishing 101
My experience is limited to my own book, but I’m happy to share what I’ve learned along the way. We don’t have to be experts to move forward with confidence in our words and story, and I’m the perfect example of that. I have plenty left to learn, but I didn’t let that hold me … Continue reading A Self-Publishing Journey | Writing and Publishing 101
Finding a Writing Routine | Writing and Publishing 101
My experience is limited to my own book, but I’m happy to share what I’ve learned along the way. We don’t have to be experts to move forward with confidence in our words and story, and I’m the perfect example of that. I have plenty left to learn, but I didn’t let that hold me … Continue reading Finding a Writing Routine | Writing and Publishing 101
Write and Organize Your First Book | Writing and Publishing 101
This article might be best titled “A Novice Writer’s Tips for Getting Started with Writing.” My experience is admittedly limited. I taught kindergarten, not advanced composition. But, I learned a quite a bit in the journey of writing my first book and I’m happy to share. We don’t have to be experts to move forward … Continue reading Write and Organize Your First Book | Writing and Publishing 101
Defending by Surrendering
Sometimes God reveals new truth to us in moments of silence and solitude. The tragedy in this? I don't seek these moments nearly enough. Here's one moment when God revealed Himself as my Protector and Defender. The following passage is an excerpt from Grieve, Create, Believe: Process Your Loss with Intention and Truth, Chapter 8: … Continue reading Defending by Surrendering
How to Write a Grief Letter
After the death of someone you love, you might feel isolated and misunderstood. In our Griefshare Class (griefshare.org), we learned about writing a letter to those around you to help them understand your grief. In this letter or email to your family or coworkers, you can take an opportunity to share some of your current … Continue reading How to Write a Grief Letter
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