Embracing “No” as Self-Care | Memos from the Middle
“You kept me on read, Mom.” “What?” I was trying to make sense of my daughter’s obvious frustration with me. “What did I do?” “You kept me on read.&#…| Memos from the Middle
As moms, our responsibilities seem endless. You can't do everything, but you can do the most important things when you know the secrets of being productive.| iHomeschool Network
“You kept me on read, Mom.” “What?” I was trying to make sense of my daughter’s obvious frustration with me. “What did I do?” “You kept me on read.&#…| Memos from the Middle
“Your father wants to talk to you,” my grandmother said, handing me the telephone. I knew that this was no mere check-in or “I miss you” call. There would be none of the jok…| Memos from the Middle
Yesterday, my kids sat at the kitchen table chatting and eating their varied takeout orders while I lay in bed playing Mahjong Solitaire on my phone. It had been a while since they were all togethe…| Memos from the Middle
The incessant drizzle outside confirmed it was a sweatpants kind of day. A familiar anxiety had settled in my spirit overnight, and I considered all the ways I could bow out of life for the day. I stopped my wake-up alarm and crawled back to bed for more sleep, hoping that fatigue produced my ill-feeling […]| Memos from the Middle
I picture it happening like this: “He’s not getting any better,” Mary whispered as Martha’s hands continued to knead the dough. “Grab that pan for me,” Martha re…| Memos from the Middle
I had a difficult time writing this fourth post about Biblical sisters. For each of the previous sisters I wrote about, the focus was clear, but Merab and Michal did not interact with one another, …| Memos from the Middle
Preparing for a life-changing mission trip impact for your teenager can be an exciting and meaningful experience for everyone involved. Whether your teen is getting ready to travel to a different country or serving in a community closer to home, there are practical steps you can take to ensure that they are fully prepared to make a positive impact. | iHomeschool Network
