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Sacrifice, Spirit, and Strength: A Mother’s Story of Three Children
From Mirror to Leader to Peace : The Gifts My Children Teach Me Jay, Marisa, Miley, and mum 🌷 Marisa 👩 My Mirror and First...

Michele Renee
Aug 27, 202515 min read


Mama Says: Find Strength in the New
To my Offspring, Mommy says~ written on August 29, 2017 It seems from a very young age we begin to discover how difficult, uncomfortable,...

Michele Renee
Aug 22, 20254 min read


The Sisterhood that Saves Us (Again and Again)
A love letter to the women who lift us mothers, daughters, and chosen sisters. On loyalty, faith, and the kind of friendship that steadies the heart when life gets loud.

Michele Renee
Aug 15, 20257 min read


“God’s Encore Performance: Becoming a Grandmother”
Just when you think your “mom” chapter is over, life surprises you with a brand-new beginning.

Michele Renee
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Couch Chronicles: Where Faith Slept and Hope Woke Up
Yesterday I Cried, Today I Focus and Find Every Reason to Smile originally written on January 8, 2017 Have you ever been knocked down so...

Michele Renee
Aug 3, 20253 min read


✨ “It Is What It Is…” (But I Still Hate That Quote)
"It is what it is…" I hate that quote. But today, it fits.
This blog dives into the healing journey of motherhood, health struggles, imaginary expectations, and becoming the mother I once dreamed of.
And to my dear friends Tim & Candyce you’re not alone.
We’re messy. We’re magical. But we are divine. 💜
🔗 messyanddivine.com

Michele Renee
Jul 29, 20254 min read


To My One and Only Son: Jay Tomas, the Heart of My World
From tiny controller rages to cool, wise words like “Bruh, it’s just a game,” Jay Tomas has grown into the kindest, funniest, most love-filled young man I know. This is my love letter to the boy who stole my heart the moment he was born and never gave it back. 💙

Michele Renee
Jul 23, 20254 min read


A Voice for the Children~It Takes a Village, Not Silence
A deeply personal reflection on the struggles of communication, the sacred responsibility of parenting, and the emotional needs of children. This is a call to be present, to stop the self-blame cycle in our kids, and to step up as the village they need. 💛 “Children don’t need fixing. They need love.”

Michele Renee
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Mira: The Fire 🔥 I inherited
She doesn’t always understand me, and Lord knows we’ve clashed but no one fights for me like my grandmother Mira. She’s the woman who raised me with grit, pride, and unconditional love. She tells me what I don’t want to hear, but exactly what I need. This is our story of headbutts, healing, and the sacred bond between two strong women who love hard and refuse to give up on each other.

Michele Renee
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Joyce Strong: The Woman Who Built My Spirit
In this birthday tribute to my mom Joyce, I reflect on the wild, passionate, powerful relationship we share full of strength, wisdom, humor, and love. Through her example, I learned to survive, thrive, and dream big. She's given me everything and I’m still learning from her.

Michele Renee
Jul 8, 20253 min read


The Woman I Swore I'd Never Love
What happens when your dad falls in love with someone you swore you'd never accept? This is my story of resentment, rebellion, heartbreak and ultimately, the unexpected healing that came from loving the one woman I thought I'd never call "family."

Michele Renee
Jul 6, 20255 min read


The Angel in the Sky and the Message in a Dream
A tribute to my Grandma Darling her unexpected passing, the legacy of her love, and how her spirit continues to show up in the skies, the dreams of children, and the deepest parts of my heart.

Michele Renee
Jul 2, 20253 min read


To My Daisy, My Sunflower, My Marisa: A Graduation Letter from Mom
A heartfelt letter to my daughter Marisa on her graduation a reflection on her birth, our cherished memories, life lessons, and the beautiful spirit she brings to the world. From daisies and sunflowers to old-school rap and Taylor Swift, this is a love letter for the ages.

Michele Renee
Jun 30, 20253 min read


The Man Who Raised Me Right
Dear Dad, Since the very beginning—back when I was just a little girl with all that wild hair and a tiny face I’ve always felt your love....

Michele Renee
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Seventy Years of Greatness (and Sweet Bread)
A Speech I gave for my Grandpa at his 70th Surprise Birthday party~ Hi Gramps! First off, thank you all for being here tonight. If it...

Michele Renee
Jun 27, 20252 min read
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