by Shawna | May 3, 2023 | THE SON
The moment I walked past something on the floor and was too tired to pick it up, it awaited me the next day. That was the day I realized I was waiting on someone, and I was that someone. Now that has some poetic feel, but sometimes, when I’m tired, the lyrical flow...
by Shawna | Apr 12, 2023 | FAITH
I have jokingly said since having a child, “I am no longer introduced as myself; I am his mother.” This became my “go-to phase,” but I recently noticed how much it bothered me. Since his birth, when anyone calls, they ask how my son is, and...
by Shawna | Mar 29, 2023 | THE SON
The playground is the ultimate mingling place, especially for Asher and I. Usually, depending on the time of day we go, it helps the possibility of us running into other stay-at-home families. Recently we both had a significant interaction with another family. He...
by Shawna | Mar 24, 2023 | THE SON
I don’t know about you, but It’s easy to watch how other kids are in specific environments and assume those parents have it together. But as I continue to be open to having honest conversations with other parents, I have learned to give myself more grace,...
by Shawna | May 5, 2022 | FAITH
I often see donation boxes; some organizations I’m familiar with, others not so much. The Ronald McDonald’s is one organization I had heard about but wasn’t familiar with their work until it personally impacted my family. Being at Asher’s side...
