My desire to write this series was born from watching moms who are younger than I am straining and stressing to do and achieve and promote and make themselves known. They make me tired. I hurt for them. I want to encourage these sweet souls to slow down, to […]
{Dear Teri, Love Teri} For the Years Ahead
Dear Teri, We’ve reached the end of these letters, at least for now. Your girl is twelve and she is beautiful, inside and out. Don’t lose sight of that in the months and years ahead. I know you tire of others who tell you how bad the teenage years can […]
{Dear Teri, Love Teri} You’re Not a Quitter
Dear Teri, Washing dishes, making beds, and cleaning house. Tasks that you complete almost every day. A never-ending cycle of picking up and laying down. You come from a long like of picker-uppers and layer-downers. From both sides of your family tree are the strong women who sacrificed […]
{Dear Teri, Love Teri} Treasure Each Day
Dear Teri, You can never know what day will change your life forever. Today is one of those days. May 7, 2004. You had no idea when you took the girl across the street to have her portraits made while Scott was at the doctor how much your life […]
{Dear Teri, Love Teri} You Can Change Your Mind
Dear Teri, You’ve said some pretty ridiculous things about parenting! In fact, there have been a few occasions when I wish I could have taped your mouth shut. For example, you might have forgotten saying, “We believe it is our job to protect our daughter. Therefore, we will never […]
{Dear Teri, Love Teri} You are Enough
Dear Teri, I think you’re carrying some unnecessary guilt. In fact, I’m pretty sure you are carrying A LOT of unnecessary guilt. You’re not alone, of course. Every mom has some needless guilt rolling around her heart. Knowing the is part of what motivates you to encourage […]
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