February 8, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on When it’s Right to do Infertility Wrong (a lesson from Hannah)
When I was little I used to run around with a pillow under my shirt, pretending to be pregnant while also pushing a doll in a stroller, with another doll on my hip. Pregnancy was always part of my plan. … Continue reading
January 4, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Woman Called Bitter
A couple weeks ago I listened to a sermon about Ruth. As part of the backstory the pastor talked about Naomi’s transition to the name Mara and what a miserable name that would be to have. That part of the … Continue reading
October 4, 2015
by Maralee
Comments Off on Lies My Miscarriage Told Me (excerpt)
Miscarriages are cruel. They steal your hopes and dash your dreams. They silence you with shame and regret. They make you feel unworthy of the gift of motherhood that comes so freely to others. They make you second-guess every decision … Continue reading
August 27, 2015
by Maralee
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I can go ahead and admit it was a mistake to stumble down the blackhole of comments left on an article about a man who very publicly betrayed his wife. Turns out everybody on the planet knows exactly what they … Continue reading
March 1, 2015
by Maralee
Comments Off on When You Hate Hope
When we lived in Tennessee the winters were much milder than the midwestern ones I grew up with. Sometimes this felt like a strange gift to live in a place where the wind didn’t bite your cheeks the moment you … Continue reading
September 20, 2014
by Maralee
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I remember in the early days of our infertility diagnosis I really struggled with my body. I felt trapped in this broken, empty shell that seemed so vibrant and full of life on the outside. In a moment of crazy … Continue reading
September 7, 2014
by Maralee
Comments Off on The beauty of “Mama”
(An excerpt of my current post at Her View From Home) My beloved children have an annoying habit of overusing the word “Mom.” If you have kids, this interaction probably sounds familiar to you: Child: Mom? Mom: Yes, Sweetie? Child: (silent for a … Continue reading
August 3, 2014
by Maralee
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During some of the darkest moments of my life, I have found comfort in reading through the book of Job. I love his honesty with God in the midst of deep struggles and heartache. Reading about the terrible things Job … Continue reading
July 31, 2014
by Maralee
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I hate admitting that I am THAT guy. The guy who writes letters to the editor because something I read bothered me. But sometimes you read something and it just hits you the wrong way. You try and go about … Continue reading
May 28, 2014
by Maralee
Comments Off on Radio Interview on Motherhood
Each month I get to do a radio interview on My Bridge Radio that airs across Nebraska. My job is to present a mother’s view on whatever topic we’re discussing. So it felt a wee bit overwhelming to me when … Continue reading