Author Archives: Rebecca Joy
Struggling with Family Devotions?
I always see this image in my head of this beautiful family sitting down on the couch seriously pondering the Word of God, praying together fervently and walking away filled and glorious after their p...
Rebecca Joy Dec 11, 2015
Thursday's Mom Encouragement: Independence is Coming!
Dear Toddler Mama,
Right now all you ache for is the chance to go to the bathroom without an audience. You long for the days when you can have a conversation in full sentences and wit...
Rebecca Joy Dec 09, 2015
Why We Didn’t Lie When Our Son Asked Us if Santa was Real
I didn’t really expect it so young. But, my 4-year old looked at me the other day, right square in the eyes and said, “Santa is real, right?” I didn’t even say a thing. I was j...
Rebecca Joy Dec 09, 2015
When Life gets Messy
I am a step mom.
If it sounds a little like I’m introducing myself at an A.A. meeting, that isn’t so far away from how it feels. These words often require work for me to o...
Rebecca Joy Sep 10, 2014
Getting Ready for a New School Year
Students, parents, and teachers are all anxiously sporting their smiles for the new school year. And it got me thinking, as with any sport we know that teamwork is what makes a team succeed, right? Be...
Rebecca Joy Aug 18, 2014
Peanut Butter Playdoh
This afternoon when my son was bored and kept asking me if we could do something fun we decided to make this easy peanut butter playdoh. He had a blast helping me mix everything together. Note: We did...
Rebecca Joy Aug 17, 2014
A Letter to My Dad
Dear dad,
You left. Is it weird that I call you dad even though you didn't raise me? Sometimes I look at my own children and I don't know how you could leave. I am not upset. I don't rememb...
Rebecca Joy Jun 12, 2014
How do you let go of the messes?
When I went into labor my house was clean. When I delivered my son into the world and waited anxiously to hear his little cry, all my laundry at home was folded and put away. When I brought our precio...
Rebecca Joy Feb 27, 2014