It was the Friday before Memorial Day. As we had in years prior, my mom, stepdad, and I planned a weekend of camping and fishing along the beautiful Susquehanna River. Mom and I decided to start the weekend early, just the two of us. That time of year can be hit or miss for the… View Post
6 Ways to Honor “Mom” All Year Long
Originally posted at LifeWay Facts and Trends. When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, I have a lot to celebrate. There’s my wife, Christi, who is raising our children—and crushing it! There’s my own, who raised me. I also have a stepmom who, since my Dad’s passing in November, became a widow. And never could… View Post
Am I Really a Mom?
This past May, I attended my first-ever Mother’s Day breakfast at my son’s preschool. As I sat there—emotional—I wondered, “What am I doing here pretending to be a mom?” There were flowers and tablecloths and Mother’s Day poems read about the great task of being a mother, and I sat there thinking—“Is this really me?”… View Post