So many people have told me that what they love most about my blog, Crunchy Lutheran Mommy, is my honesty. That’s why I haven’t been posting much lately… I haven’t wanted to be honest, not on the blog, not anywhere. And now I feel like I’m in a Dr. Suess rhyme all of a sudden… […]
An Unexpected, Full Quiver – Katie’s Story
I’ve always wanted a big family. Okay, well, originally I thought that meant four kids. When I was in high school I felt God distinctly tell me that He would call me to adopt someday. Those feelings were solidified when I met my husband, Tim, and he felt the same way too. After we married, […]
National Adoption Month Series – Aubrey’s Story
Since the time I can remember, I have always wanted to be a mother. The day I married Craig was a joyous occasion and day of celebration for it marked the day I began my own, forever family. As time moved forward, the yearning to have a child more than consumed me. But one year […]
Welcome to M2M’s Adoption Month Series & Motherhood Monday
It’s finally here! Happy November and welcome to an exciting month-long series here at Made to Mother™ on ADOPTION! Each week throughout the National Adoption Month of November, I’ll be sharing real stories from real adoptive mothers, adoptees, birth moms and adoption organizations. I hope you’ll come back each week and read them. Adoption is […]
Stress Buster Tips for Single Moms – Guest Post by Holly from Bonza Brats
Feeling the stress of being a single mom lately? Don’t succumb to it! You can fight it. You are unbeatable. You can whip up a magical dish with your amazing culinary skills. You can make the chaos inside the house disappear in matter of minutes. With just one kiss, you can even make your little […]
The Love Rock Story – Reposted with Permission from Susan of Love Drenched Life
I have had a beautiful life filled with lots of laughter, smiles, and lots of love, beautiful children, a wonderful, dedicated and loving husband, solid friendships, and a community that loves and supports their neighbors unconditionally. But sometimes life brings circumstances that are completely out of your control. In those times, it’s important to remember […]
Surviving a Stillbirth at 36 weeks – Guest Post by Taylor Arthur at Red Vine Spirituality
My husband, Jack was traveling the day my sister-in-law, Semmelle, and I excitedly walked into my OB’s office for my 36 week appointment. She had never been to an ultra sound before, and I was so excited to show her a sneak peak of her new nephew. I met her at my mother’s that afternoon, […]
The Purpose in My Pain – S.L.’s Story
I didn’t become the mom I am when my husband and I decided to start a family. Like most people, God had been shaping my life for motherhood before I even knew it. It began when I was in preschool. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was sick. I’m not certain exactly […]
Hiding Behind Masks – An Unnamed Mother’s Story
When I was growing up, my favorite Halloween costume was Super Girl. It was the first and only time that my very practical mother ever let me have a store-bought costume. I couldn’t wait to tell my friends that I would not be going as a gypsy (draped in scarves and grandmother’s vintage jewelry), a […]
The Story of My Miscarriage – Guest Post by Monica at Mommy & Love
I was haunted by the sound of the pause in the doctor’s room. I was there for an early ultrasound to hear my baby’s heartbeat. It would have been the very first time, but I left with nothing. All the excitement came and disappeared in what felt like a matter of seconds. I was left […]