by Sarah Steele | Jan 28, 2015 | Faith, Family, Featured, Keepers of the Home, Parenting, Prayer, Relationships
**The following is not a plea for pity. The note I received from a reader was kindly written and received without offense. I’m sharing a snippet of it here, with permission, because I believe it’s worth addressing.** Here is what she said: “While I believe you have...
by Sarah Steele | Dec 29, 2014 | Faith, Nursing, Parenting, Prayer
It’s supposed to be such a beautiful thing, this whole nursing experience. And it can be. But sometimes it’s not and for me, that sometimes is now. He’s my 8th child which also means he’s the 8th child I ‘ve breastfed. You’d think I’d have it all down by now. And...
by Sarah Steele | Dec 18, 2014 | Faith, Family, Holidays, Keepers of the Home, Parenting
Her little heart is soft. So very, very soft. And it’s not because of me, that I know for certain. I can only surmise it has happened because God is walking next to her, whispering into her heart, and she’s choosing to listen. Because when we listen…really...
by Sarah Steele | Oct 17, 2014 | Faith, Family, Health and Nutrition, Keepers of the Home, Parenting, Prayer
I’ll be honest. My human nature–my natural tendency–is to worry. And if I run out of things to worry about (as if!) just give me a minute…I’ll dream something up. Yet I know it’s not only a waste of time but it’s also flat wrong. Because you see, it truly is a...
by Sarah Steele | May 16, 2014 | Faith, Featured, Forgiveness, Parenting, Prayer, Pregnancy
I haven’t had much to say around here lately. I’d like to claim it’s because I’ve been otherwise occupied, but it would be a lie. Actually, maybe it wouldn’t. I have been fully occupied by bitterness. I’ll start at the beginning. Don’t worry, I’ll edit so it...
by Sarah Steele | Apr 21, 2014 | Family, Parenting, Relationships
As tiny buds appear on the trees surrounding our home and lush green leaves fill the branches that once stood bare, I’m assured a new season is upon us. A season that promises sweet relief from a long, cold winter. Because seasons change. Even in mothering. There...