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Holy Prayers from Rocking Chairs

By: redtentwomen January 11, 2023December 12, 2022

Intentional Living, Monthly Themes, relationshipsJill English, Motherhood, Mothering a Baby, Mothering Adult Children, nurturing, Wednesday in the Weeds3 Comments

We sit quietly in the near-dark room. Wood spindles hug hips and back, bare feet touch soft fawn-colored carpet, worn wooden armrests cradle elbows and arms filled with the weight and warmth of her. Feet push gently against the soft carpet, silence broken by the creaking voice of the old rocking chair. Voice speaking from…

Some Gifts Need Time To Grow

By: redtentwomen June 10, 2016June 7, 2016

relationshipsbig family, Birth, Birthday, Julie McClay, Little girls, Mothering, nurturing, Parenting, Pregnancy, youngest child6 Comments

We’ll always share the same birthday, right?

Kindly Held.

By: redtentwomen May 31, 2016May 31, 2016

Day to DayBethany Cabell, blessing our children, Family, family traditions, Motherhood, Moving, Myquillyn Smith, nurturing, redecorating, special needs parent9 Comments

Being embraced by others is sometimes a challenge for me.

A Sweet and Smelly Spectrum

By: redtentwomen May 13, 2016May 12, 2016

relationshipshealthy touch, hugs, Julie McClay, Mothering, nurturing, Parenting, physical affection with kids, teenage children, trust your kids6 Comments

Sitting at my desk, I sense a presence sidle up beside me.

Quieting my Life

By: redtentwomen April 18, 2016April 18, 2016

Day to DayBethany Cabell, blessing our children, Family, family traditions, Motherhood, Moving, Myquillyn Smith, nurturing, redecorating, special needs parent11 Comments

Be quiet. Shut up! Shhhh. Stop talking! Hands over ears, I can’t hear you. La, la, la.