To Those Who Aren’t Mothers
All the mothers who have biological and adopted children today will be celebrated, which might make it especially difficult for those of you who are…
Author: Joy T Mendoza
A Mother’s Day Gift that Captures Beauty Inside and Out
When I was a child, I remember the assurance of knowing that after a day of school or being with friends, my mom would be…
Three Household Helps Gone in a Day
We lost three household helps the day after I got back from Dubai. Oh wow, that’s today! I was so looking forward to getting a…
When It is the End…
I used to be afraid to die when I was a child. I knew for sure I was headed for hell. As a young kid…
Chicken Pox and the Holy Land
Edan got infected with the chicken pox that four of his siblings had, so he won’t be able to go to the Holy Land today….
Does God Always Heal?
Does God always heal his children or take away what afflicts them? It’s a difficult question because we know of Paul, who was a faithful,…
Sorrow over Sanitary Napkins and Tampons
Back in April… Two days ago, I cleaned out my bathroom drawer and found sanitary napkins, tampons, etc. And I was like, oh my goodness,…
The Last Baby
Since the whole surgery happened, I never got the chance to write about my birth story. I wanted to do this for posterity’s sake since…
Honest Conversations with Your Spouse
Over the past two weeks, Edric and I have been having a little more friction than usual, especially compared to the weeks following my surgery,…
“Nailed It” Cooking Challenge for Valentine’s
Our Tuesday couples group decided to do a “Nailed It” Cooking (instead of baking) challenge last night to celebrate Valentine’s Day early. The men sported…
Don’t Homeschool in a Messy Room
One of my frustrations is seeing our homeschool room in a state of disarray, often due to the kids not returning things to where they…
