From Mirror to Leader to Peace : The Gifts My Children Teach Me Jay, Marisa, Miley, and mum 🌷 Marisa 👩 My Mirror and First...

Mother's carry the sacred role of helping their sons mend broken hearts, not just in love, but in life. Through honesty, resilience, faith, and radical acceptance, we teach our sons how to rise again.

Life will give you plenty of reasons to close your heart betrayal, disappointment, fear. But when we choose forgiveness, hope, and love, we begin to heal not only our relationships, but our own souls. This is my reminder to always keep love, even when it’s hard.

Just when you think your “mom” chapter is over, life surprises you with a brand-new beginning.

🌸“You Are More Than Enough, Mama” 🌸 A spiritual mirror for the mother who keeps going even when it hurts and when it's difficult....

"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

A son needs a mother not to spoil him, but to raise him into a man with resilience, gratitude, and purpose. This blog is a bold, loving truth-bomb about why saying “no” might be the greatest gift you ever give your son.

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. 💙

Letting go isn’t easy when you’ve been someone’s whole safety net since birth. My daughter Marisa had me wrapped around her little finger literally from 18 months old. But now she’s 19, talking about moving out, handling banks, and living life. And I’m out here practicing the hardest thing a mama can do… stepping back, just enough to let her fly. 🕊️💔💪

Raising a teenager is like watching your heart grow wings. From toddler tantrums to deep conversations in Adoration, this heartfelt reflection explores the beauty, heartbreak, and unspoken joy of parenting through the storm and light of teenage years.

When you’re loyal to a fault, love can blind you to disrespect. This fierce post is a call to all women especially her daughter to rise, release toxic love, and remember they’re a Lamborghini in a world full of skateboards.

From baby trains to Honey Creek hikes, being Jay’s mom has been the greatest joy of my life. He’s my only son, my biggest teacher, and my little tater tot forever. This is our story, full of cuddles, chaos, and unshakable love.

How you greet your loved ones in the morning and how you welcome them home at night can shape your entire relationship. From tired mornings to stressful evenings, these first few moments hold incredible emotional power. Choose presence, not perfection.

On the surface, it was just a day at Six Flags. But beneath the waves, my daughter and I shared a sacred moment one where fear met faith, and anxiety about starting school melted into laughter. This post is for every parent walking their child through nerves, new friendships, and learning to let go and let God.

Lunch with loved ones, a powerful scripture, and a reminder that giving without expecting anything in return is a blessing of its own. Sometimes, love shows up in pancakes and hair dye.

Will You Recognize Me? Originally written: July 8, 2015 “Will you recognize me? Call my name? Or walk on by?” Don’t You Forget About Me...

Motherhood doesn’t come with a rulebook just a whole lot of love, lessons, and letting go. As my daughter navigates her first heartbreak and steps into adulthood, I’m learning how to sit beside her pain, cheer from the sidelines, and trust that everything she needs is already within her.