BRAT diet is always my go to remedy for diarrhea. BRAT stands for Banana, Rice, Apples (apple sauce for babies), and Toast. You can read more about the diet here When the little one has diarrhea, I know it’s time to change his diet. Many times, the diarrhea is explosive, out of control, and gets […]
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In Honor of 9/11
Originally posted on For His Purpose:
***If time is an issue don’t even read my blog post, just go straight down to the video and be sure to watch the whole thing; it’s an incredible testimony of a man (pilot) who was originally scheduled to fly the first plane to crash on 9/11.*** When Nate…
Memorable 9/11
Today, I encourage you to do at least one of these:
Send or say “I love you” to a loved one.
Enjoy the simple pleasures of life……………..
Grieving Parents
While working as a healthcare specialist in the U.S. Army, I had to pre-screen patients before directing them to the doctor. I remember being briefed about a young female soldier grieving the loss of her child. I can’t remember the full details surrounding the baby’s death. I remember being told to be very sensitive when […]
Breastfeeding and Weaning Tips
I am getting close to reclaiming my boobs. It will no longer be used as a pacifier, midnight snack, daytime comforter, bonding tool, and all the good stuffs associated with breastfeeding. It’s been a slow and steady weaning process for the little one and it has been quite an easy journey for me. I am […]
Prayer In The Waiting Room
Originally posted on Drawing Closer to Christ:
Colossians 4:2 NLT, “Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” Yesterday I had to go visit the GYN for my annual exam. It’s a very busy place, so when I go, I always know that I’ll be waiting at least an hour before…
Hope for Autism
This message is for you, momma feeling hopeless about your child’s condition. It is okay to think I have no idea what you are dealing with. That may be true, but God knows what you are going through and He has led me to share this with you. My prayer is that these scriptures will […]
Winter Comes For Us All
This one is for you, my dear friends. Hold on to God. Let the words of this song sink in and lead you to a place of surrender to God’s process. Like the frost on a roseWinter comes for us allOh how nature acquaints usWith the nature of patienceLike a seed in the snowI’ve been […]
No Worries, No Fear
Lately, I have been learning how to trust God and pray instead of worrying. Two days after a message in church about the importance of turning our worries/heart desires into prayer points, my family went through a minor gas fire incident at home. I captured the incident in a poem titled Flames and Fury. After […]
Teething Lessons
It took almost one year for the little one to grow two front teeth. Meanwhile, he started “teething” when he was 4 months old. Teething was uncomfortable. The little one kept chewing on his fingers, teething toys, and anything mouthable. There were instances where he was grinding his gum. Interestingly, the absence of teeth didn’t […]
Hey Diddle Diddle
Hey Diddle Diddle is one of my favorite Nursery Rhymes. Perhaps, I am drawn to it’s simple and illogical content. My favorite lines are “The cow jumped over the moon” and “The dish ran away with the spoon”. In my perspective, the lyrics of this nursery rhyme reveals the faith-filled and oh what possibilities mind […]
A Walking Testimony
From one step to five steps and finally countless steps, we have been cheering the little one along like the cloud of witnesses. DH and I have been waiting for these days. Honestly, I have been imagining the little one holding my legs while I workout and moving all over the house with HIS OWN […]
Overcoming Fear: The Heart of a Military Mom
When I realized joining the military was something, my son wanted for his own life, I began to relax and God was then able to work on my heart. It was revealed to me in my time with God that I was perhaps praying against God’s will for my son’s life.
From Blurry to Clearly: Infant Vision Development
Four days ago, DH brought my attention to the fact that our little one’s vision has changed over time. He reminded me of a time when the little one’s vision was blurred. DH also mentioned that the little one now has very good vision for seeing tiny things on the floor which he tries to […]
Prayer Challenge: Day 2
Hi everyone. Thanks for Uhmm taking time to listen to this voice note and following this blog. I am very grateful for you, thankful for you. Yeah. So,this is day 2 of the prayer challenge and I decided to Uhm leave a voice note since I am not worried about my accent anymore.Yay! So and […]
For the Struggling Mom…You are Good Enough.
My heart today is burning for moms who feel defeated. Moms feeling alone. Listen to me… You aren’t supposed to be her, your children aren’t supposed to look exactly like those children…
Please Help a Christian Momma in Pakistan!
Mommas, we are not helpless in this situation. We can do something. We can pray, sign a petition and/or donate to make a difference in Asia Bibi’s case. Asia Bibi’s children have gone to bed for nine years without their mother’s smile or kisses. That’s way too long!
Learning Forgiveness and Patience From the Little One ❤
It’s hard, difficult and pointless to be mad at my baby because he is yet to develop the ability to differentiate between wrong and right. In fact, he smiles when I tell him he has done something wrong.
Forgiveness becomes easy when we understand that those who have wronged us or hurt us do not truly know what they are doing……..
I Get To…………..
Some days ago, I came across a video where individuals were told to replace the phrase ‘I have to’ with ‘I get to’. My sense of appreciation for life and motherhood was heightened by the video.
My Biggest Fear about Having Children and How I Overcame It
This past weekend, I visited a sister-friend who gave birth to a baby boy three weeks ago. She shared her concern about raising a child in this cold/evil world. I had the same fear and concern in July, so I could relate. We discussed the fact that our generation is faced with raising children in a more complex world compared to generations before us.