this life together thing - She Laughs at the Days

The Stories We Tell

If there is anything that blogging has taught me, it’s that we all have a story to tell. Some of us use […]

“You don’t deserve anything,” he said, and the words stung. “No one does.” “You aren’t owed anything. Stop acting as though you […]

I had an ultrasound yesterday, the first I’ve ever had actually, except in the middle of the miscarriage. There is a baby […]

Why? Well, they wanted to know why mommy was crying for one. But the real reason is that I think it’s a […]

I’m putting this one here at the top again for today as I run around and bake and finish painting and make […]

The Boy kneels on the floor sobbing, surveying what used to be an entire fort for his army guys to defend, complete […]

This past week, including tonight, I have seen or heard at least 10 small children crying as they stand outside my apartment. […]

Early morning smiles from my kids when they just get out of bed. That sometimes, just being yourself can bless and encourage […]

Usually on these days I write a list of gifts small and large over the past week. Sometimes paragraphs tell the story […]

There are so many things going in my head this month. I’m learning and thinking through some new things and I’m longing […]