Tag: open letter
Life is a Gift: An Unexpected Love Letter to 2021
There she was, sitting in the doctor’s office {the fifth one that month} and he tells her, “you have one or two years left...
Celebrating National Adoption Month: A Letter To My Son’s Birth Mom
It seems every month, and every day, is a national month or day of something. I rarely noticed or participated in any of these...
Halfway:: A Letter to My Son on His 9th Birthday
Halfway. You are nine today and we are halfway through parenting you until you leave our home and set off on your own course....
A Letter to Our Children:: Pandemic, One Year Later
My heart swells with pride when I think of the character, class, kindness, and humor you have displayed over the past 12 months of this pandemic.
Dear 9 pm Momma, I Thought of You Today
Dear 9 pm Momma,
I think of you often in the evening. I wonder how you are doing at the end of your day. What...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day:: Welcome to the Tribe, Momma
Last year I wrote an ode to Teacher Mommies. Since we have added a whole new crew to our tribe, I wanted to write...
Dear Coronavirus:: Thank You for the Reset
The Coronavirus has turned our lives upside down, but along with all the stress and uncertainty, it has also offered families a much needed...
Dear Superhero:: Call Your Mom
Dear Superhero,
You are adventurous, sometimes fearless {much to Mimi’s dismay and your dad’s delight}. But your heart is tender and your words are kind....
Dear Daughter:: A Letter From Me At 30 To You At...
Dear Sweet Girl,
I wanted to write you a letter as I turn 30 for you to open and read when you turn 30 {and...
An Open Letter to My Daughter on Her Fifth Birthday
Dear Avery,
Today on your fifth birthday I have lots of thoughts and emotions running through my mind. You are my firstborn. The one who...













