by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 16, 2019 | Life
I was probably seven when, at a friend’s house, we found a nest full of baby birds. I looked at the birds and saw their necks stretched upward and their beaks wide open. It was the first time I’d seen baby birds up close. Curious, I touched one of the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 24, 2019 | Fledge, Parenting
I’m the mom of a high school senior. For the fourth time. My last time. Being an experienced parent doesn’t lessen the emotions that come from reading a simple letter from the high school listing the end of year graduation activities. A letter that makes you cry...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 13, 2019 | For Women, Life, Podcast Episodes
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 21:45 — 17.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS“Some of the most healing words a mother or daughter can say to one another are, ‘I am sorry. It was my fault. I was wrong. Will you forgive...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 10, 2019 | Faith
Mother’s Day can be painful amidst the flowers and cards. Amidst the Mom messages everywhere on social media, there is hurt, sadness, grief, and loss. Many moms and daughters, sons, and dads have mixed emotions on Mother’s Day. But you won’t see it...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 3, 2019 | Parenting
This month I’m living out of all what Fledge is about. Raising. Releasing. And the end of parenting kids in childhood. As my youngest received several scholarship and leadership awards, along with being a valedictorian and class president, there was a feeling of...
