by Shawna | Aug 14, 2024 | FAITH, THE SON
I don’t know if this saying felt like it was echoed during your pregnancy, but it was on auto-repeat during mine. “Enjoy it now because once the baby gets here, it’s no longer about you.” This saying didn’t bother me much. The thought of...
by Shawna | Jul 31, 2024 | THE SON
I’ve been reflecting on the importance of playing with my child lately. Despite my confidence in interacting with kids, I’ve struggled to connect with my son during playtime. As he grows more independent, I’ve realized the need to strengthen our...
by Shawna | Apr 22, 2024 | FAITH, THE SON
I find myself in a limbo of excitement and impatience, eager to see the future while wishing time could slow down. This year, I discovered a non-profit organization called Hand to Hold, and after doing some research, my heart overflowed with joy. Many organizations...
by Shawna | Aug 22, 2023 | FAITH, THE SON
I woke up to give you medicine and couldn’t fall asleep. I found myself praying, asking God for help, releasing you, and trying not to cry in front of you. Even while dozing in and out, you kept looking at me. That sweet face, quickly remembering the days when...
by Shawna | Aug 13, 2023 | THE SON
Meeting the teacher brought forth a lot of new emotions. It was as if I could see my son making all these memories and growing in this space. I wouldn’t be able to see the first of everything anymore. She would… they would…and I wasn’t sure how I felt....
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...
