You’ve just given birth. You are so in love with this tiny person who consumes every second of your time and attention. The sleep deprivation you are facing makes the late-night college studying look like a week in Cancun. You are happy, but your days … Continue readingTo the Mom Terrified of Having Irish Twins
The Fountain of Youth is a spring that is rumored to bring everlasting youth and/or life to those who bathe in or drink from its waters. From Herodotus to famed explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, the Fountain has been hunted for thousands of years. But … Continue readingThe Fountain of Youth
Children are flowers for mothers to tend. My sweet garden grows astringent yarrow, cheerful fuschia, ubiquitous dandelion, delicate baby’s breath, thorny rose ~ and fireweed. A tall, strong wildflower with multiple neon blooms, it is the first to appear after fire (or any earthen upheaval, … Continue readingFireweed Children and NFP
The Catholic Church’s stance against birth control has catapulted to the forefront of today’s news, as it is utterly shocking to modern day folk that anyone could be against birth control. The contraceptive mentality is held in high esteem, as it is considered wholly responsible … Continue readingA Holy Family – Thoughts on Procreation and Christian Marriage
“Selfish, irresponsible, insane, stupid.” “I hope she dies.” “She should have been aborted.” “I hope her child is a vegetable that will fill them with regret.” Horrible, hateful words spewed about a woman who has likely never wished anything but kindness on others. Words spoken … Continue reading20 Children Is Not “Too Many.”