September 25, 2020
by Maralee
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I want to tell you a story. The story of two acquaintances who treated each other with a reasonable level of civility online. I wish that didn’t sound like the start of a fairytale these days, but we’re living in … Continue reading
April 28, 2020
by Maralee
Comments Off on Infertility– Suffering, Marriage, Friendship and Faith Radio Interview
It was a weird moment the other day when I verbalized to my husband that we are now experiencing secondary infertility. About fifteen years ago we were diagnosed with infertility, adopted four kids, experienced two miracle pregnancies that ended with … Continue reading
October 17, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on This Mess is Perfectionism Too
To look at this picture (or my house in general) I don’t think you’d describe me as a perfectionist. But I can see it hidden in there, between the wadded up paper towels jammed next to the paper towel roll. … Continue reading
August 16, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on I wanted a baby. God gave me a grad student.
I have six kids and the oldest is twelve. Our family has been in the habit of adding a baby to the mix every couple years either through adoption, birth or foster care. But a few years ago, we found … Continue reading
June 28, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on I’m not Woman Enough for My Daughter
I signed my daughter up for a felt crafting class offered by our local public school. I was excited for her to do it not only because I know how much she loves that kind of creative crafting, but because … Continue reading
April 25, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on The One Thing You Need for a Successful Girls Trip
I don’t like to travel, but I am learning that sometimes I need to leave my family and go recharge. Now that my kids are all potty-trained and can mostly open their own fruit snack packets, I don’t feel the … Continue reading
February 6, 2019
by Maralee
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Some things that seem to come naturally to other women are skills I’ve had to learn. Like how to make lady friends. I’m not much of a feeler (I’m an ESTJ and Enneagram 1, if that helps), so I’ve learned … Continue reading
January 10, 2019
by Maralee
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There was a time my pain was a dark, cold rock in the center of my chest. It made my breathing shallow and kept me awake in the middle of the night. It was with me every day and I … Continue reading
December 17, 2018
by Maralee
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It’s just a fact that creating Christmas “magic” falls largely on moms. We are typically the ones to decorate, bake, shop, wrap, ship, on top of our regular mom responsibilities that are plenty overwhelming without the extra pressure Christmas brings. … Continue reading
November 21, 2018
by Maralee
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We hosted Friendsgiving last night and a little teacup got broken. It was an accident. I usually count on at least one dish casualty when we get to host an event, so this was not unexpected. While it’s always a … Continue reading