Mama's Diaries

Ever seen “The Horse Whisperer”? A horse whisperer has the rare ability to communicate with horses and understand their unspoken language. Tanner has been gifted with this same unique ability…as it relates to babies and small children. Isn’t that amazing? He is constantly telling me what Ty wants, how he feels, and what he is […]

David, Darin, Dustin, Papa and Sweetie, and yours truly are all facing an “envy” issue. Daniel and Brooke bought a new house and the rest of us are all just a wee bit jealous:)! When Daniel and Brooke first described this house to us, we were less than impressed. They bought a little ranch on […]

Extending deep gratitude to all of you who so preciously affirmed Amanda and other birthmothers in the “Do You Love Life” posting. I was overwhelmed with your loving generousity and I know Amanda was as well. To all of those who wrote from your own painful circumstances, thank you for the courage it took to […]

Happy Birthday Karsyn!! She made her arrival at 2:05 AM this fine Monday, April 18th. Thanks to the help of induced labor, she arrived on her due date. Very timely of her. Jodi’s family and friends will be in horror to hear that she did not get her epidural until she was dilated to 9! […]

Do you count yourself as one who will lovingly and with courage stand up in defense of the “least of these”? If so, I am going to give you an opportunity to “stand up”. When I was training to be a crisis pregnancy counselor, one principle took root in my heart. I was taught that […]