Grace for the Journey

Watching my teen grow into a young adult is both beautiful and bittersweet. One moment I am protecting her from the world, and the next I'm learning how to loosen my grip and trusting what we've poured into her. As a mother, there’s a quiet ache in realizing she no longer needs us in the same ways—but there’s also a deep, steady pride as I watch her grow into the young lady God created her to be. Can you relate? Do you have those same mixed feelings as your teen daughter or s

Remember those times when your teenagers were infants. You were their entire world. My daughters clung to every word I said and followed me around the house all day. I cherished being their mama! I miss those days when I could hug and kiss away all their hurts and worries. I remember when one of my daughters was in middle school, she started to distance herself. The things she loved as a young girl no longer interested her. I so missed her being my little girl who always want