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Freedom from My Own Expectations

January 9, 2019
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Four years ago, I sat on the floor of the first home I had shared with my husband, …

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How I Learned to Crochet

December 6, 2018
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Creativity in the Small Spaces (Guest Post)

September 8, 2017
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The Power of Imagination

August 17, 2017
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  • If you're a worn-out mom today, we hope a stranger or friend shows you some kindness.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Or, on the other hand, considering offering some kindness to a worn-out mom in your life today.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Thanks, @jaceyrogel for sharing your words and honesty with us! 💜⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #REPOST from @jaceyrogel⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ It was a hard week. One that has me overwhelmed with guilt and with sadness over the state of our world. One that has stripped me of any ounce of energy or motivation. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. But, I’m also exhausted. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ On the way to my son’s speech therapy today, I stopped at Starbucks, desperate for caffeine to help me through the rest of the day. My eyes hurt they are so tired and, after the events of this week, my heart continuously aches and my hands are constantly shaking. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I rolled down my window and handed over cash to the girl on the other side of the window. “The guy in front of you paid for yours. So you’re good.” So I paid for the people behind me, hoping they continue to pay it forward. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I needed a reminder that people are still good. This random act of kindness felt like a nudge from somewhere to forgive myself. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ This week, this month, and quite frankly, this year has been the hardest I have ever dealt with as a mother. These days are stretching me thin and leaving my well of patience and kindness empty. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Honestly, I don’t know where I’m going with this. Except to say, I’m thankful for kind people. For strangers making me feel seen. For the safety and health of my children. For a fresh start whenever I choose one is necessary. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Love on your people today. Do something nice for a stranger. You never know who is hurting, who needs kindness shown to them.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
  • Happy Mother's Day, everyone! ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We hope that no matter how today went, you put your head on your pillow tonight knowing you are loved and your work matters. 💜⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ On the blog today is a beautiful essay from @emily_sue_allen which first appeared in the print issue of Joyful Life Magazine (@joyfullifemagazine)⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Emily writes, "Mothers know, perhaps better than anyone, what it feels like to be pressed on all sides, to continually empty ourselves, and to hold the needs of their children in tension with other aspects of life.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ As a mother, I recognize I have an essential role in tending the daily needs of my children with intention and purpose, and if I hope to mirror the obedience of Jesus as a servant, my days are going to involve sacrifice and surrender that reach beyond the boundary of my comfort."⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Head to the blog for more, and please don't miss our special Mother's Day Story templates, available now in our IG stories! ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Thanks to everyone who has joined in the fun so far--we've loved reading your reflections and seeing all the awesome women who inspire you. #mothersday
  • Happy Saturday, everyone!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, we've got a little something fun happening in Instagram stories today! ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We've got 2 Mother's Day templates for you to fill out--just a simple way to honor what's good about motherhood in this season and celebrate some of the moms in your village. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Tap our profile pic to head to our stories, screen shot a blank template, and share them on your own feed! If you remember to tag us, we'll be sharing a few to our own stories as well. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Whether you are someone who likes to make a big deal about Mother's Day or not, we hope this is a fun and lighthearted way to mark the occasion. 💜⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ #mothersday #mothersdayweekend #motherday2019 #kindredmom #coffeeandcrumbs #gomama #womenIRL #motherhoodalive #stopdropandmom #notonlymama #joyfulmamas #thisismotherhood #tinytinymoments #memoirsofmotherhood #letthembelittle #let_there_be_delight #the_sugar_jar #motherhoodunplugged #mynameismama #bestofmom #momsofinstagram #imom #momdotcom #momslifeblog
  • In her essay last week, Alex wrote about how this mental shift from "obligation" to "privilege" is an important part of how tends to her soul in the middle of motherhood.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ As for me (@lindseycornett), I've been thinking about how I need this mental shift when it comes to my own health and self-care, too. So often, I look at caring for myself as an obligation, an interruption, and unfortunate necessity. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Instead, I could look at it as a beautiful opportunity and privilege, to care more fully for the body, mind, and soul I've been given so that I can bring my whole self to this beautiful vocation that is motherhood.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ There is a brand new episode of the Kindred Mom Podcast available now! In it, @emily_sue_allen, @sweetsound37, and I wrap up our "Healthy Mom" series. We're highlighting the essays, topics, and conversations that stood out to us; we're sharing the lessons we're still learning about our health; and we're sharing the plan for the rest of the summer.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ We hope you'll listen in!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In the meantime, tell us: What's one thing you've learned lately about what it means to be healthy?⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ #coffeeandcrumbs #motherhoodalive #stopdropandmom #notonlymama #joyfulmamas #thisismotherhood #momblogger #momswhoblog #nestandthrive #breadandwine #lovewelcomeserve #comeandeat #familykitchen #dinnerathome #motherhoodinspired #blessedisshe⠀⠀ #babygrow #mytinymoments #worldoflittles #ohheymama #ohmamamoment #momsquad #motherhoodunited #trypod #kindredmompodcast #presentoverperfect #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcasthost⠀⠀
  • In our conversations about soul care, we've been talking a lot about nurturing our own passions and hobbies as moms. . . We loved Mary's reflections here. . . #Repost @maryreneejackson with @get_repost ・・・ Judging by other’s glassy-eyed stares, I speak about Emily Dickinson semi-often. Apparently, a person can only quote “Because I could not stop for Death” so many times before it loses its flavor. My husband, from the bed, asks a simple question about my likes and hobbies and then I’m off in my wicker chair reciting Dickinson. She noticed things, and I like that. She wrote often about Immortality and Death (capitalized respectfully as friends). She had losses, as most do, and rather than shy away from the pain, she pressed the wound to understand it. Her relationship with God was complicated, but she wrote about Death as an extension of life, an invitation to her beloved Immortality. In Jesus, I find this a releasing balm – freed to think about Death without morbidity and freer still to stretch past that granite moment into the hope of ever-after. . Anyway, I’ve been drawn into poetry again and that’s drawn me back to Emily. If you have a favorite poet or poem, let me know – they have such a special way of sitting with us.
  • This feels like a promise to me.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Robin (@robin.chapman) here. Spring comes late but quickly in Alaska. This tiny start will become full leaves by week’s end, and the landscape will be transformed almost as quickly as it was when we got the first snow in October. (September?)⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ At @kindred_mom the last several months, a lot of writers have said words about healthy minds, bodies, souls. Many of you have had things to say as well. We want to encourage you to keep pressing on. It may seem like the growth is small—not enough to provide shade or respite. But remember these little buds. They’re growing into something glorious, and so are you. We all wish you a summer of health and growth, fullness and rest! ❤️⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ •⠀⠀ #mentalhealthformoms #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #PPD #memoirsofmotherhood #dontmomalone #motherhoodinspired #joyfulmama #storytellingmama #speaktruth #deeplyrooted #momsoffaith #graceupongrace #renewyourmind #wordsofencouragement #mindfulmoment #christianmom #werisetogether #joyfulllife #healthymindbodyandsoul #healthybodyandmind #healthymom #wellnessmama #selfcare #selfcareformoms #aseasonalshift #unitedmotherhood #communityovercompetition⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀
  • NEW POST up today! ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Writer-in-residence Alex Davies (@alexdaviesliving) shares something many of us can relate to-- the struggle when self-care for Mom just results in extra work. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Alex also gives us a mindset shift to help our attitudes and some simple, practical steps that are saving her sanity right now.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Follow the link in our bio to read!⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ #wellwateredwomen #smallmomentsofcalm #aseasonalshift #capturequiet #daysofsmallthings #tinytinymoments #positivequotes #whateverislovely #blessedisshe #cultivatewhatmatters #radiatepositivity #womenencouragingwomen #madetocreate #itiswellwithmysoul #motherhoodissanctifying #joyfulmama #storytellingmama #unitedmotherhood #dontmomalone #selfcare #selfcareformoms⁣⠀ ⁣⠀
  • Hi, friends! Lindsey here. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ Since I shared all about our family's reading habit on the KM blog yesterday (link in profile!), I couldn't resist the temptation to go waaayyyyy back in my photos.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ I found this picture of our first born, Ian, flipping through one of the first read-aloud picture books our family fell in love with. 😍⁣⠀📚📚📚⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ #raisingreaders #kidlit #childrensliterature #picturebooks #bedtimestory #booksforchildren #hereweeread #bookstagram #memoirsofmotherhood #let_there_be_delight #the_sugar_jar #joyfulmotherhood #kindredmom⁣⠀ #coffeeandcrumbs #motherhoodalive #stopdropandmom #notonlymama #joyfulmamas #thisismotherhood #tinytinymoments #dontmomalone #unitedmotherhood #babygrow⁣⠀ #mytinymoments #worldoflittles #ohheymama #ohmamamoment⁣⠀ ⁣⠀
  • Hey, mamas! We have a NEW POST up today by @amber.adrian. She's talking about mom shame and how she's gotten out from under it. ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ This post is for you if you...⁣⠀ ✔️Stay at home⁣⠀ ✔️Work outside your home⁣⠀ ✔️Have felt mom shame. Ever.⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ (Just read it, okay? 💜 The link is in our bio.)⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ •⁣⠀ #riseupwriters #hopewriters #shewritestruth #shespeakstruth #shereadstruth #wellwateredwomen #graceupongrace #pursuewhatislovely #joyfullife #soulscripts #faithblogger #christianmom #werisetogether #bedeeplyrooted #coffeeandjesus #hopeforthewearymom #lifelivedbeautifully #wordbeforeworld #christianwriter #preachingtomyself #faithinspired #itiswellwithmysoul #healthysoul #memoirsofmotherhood #momslifeblog⁣⠀ #motherhoodinspired #familyfirst⁣⠀ #mommyhood #motherhoodissanctifying #dontmomalone ⁣⠀

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