by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 11, 2017 | Faith, For Women, Parenting
I walked into Mrs. Martin’s classroom with my firstborn. My daughter wore a rust plaid skirt with a felt name tag pinned to her shirt. Mrs. Martin was gracious and smiled at me as I let go of my daughter’s hand and watched her find her place in the sea of...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 12, 2017 | For Women
As much as Mother’s Day is a celebration, for many the holiday brings sadness, pain, and loss. But Hallmark rarely produces cards expressing the difficult dynamic of Mother’s Day. Let me explain. Some of you experience grief on Mother’s Day as you remember your mom...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 20, 2017 | Faith, For Women, Parenting
Hey Friends! I’ve been off the radar for a few weeks finalizing the manuscript for my new book on parenting during the full house to empty nest years. I hope to be back on the blog with fresh topics soon! But I’m excited to share a giveaway with YOU! Cindy...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Sep 16, 2016 | For Women, Parenting
I came across this beautiful photo (of which I’ve cropped) on my Instagram feed last night. It’s beautiful. Everything is propped and proportioned so meticulously. The colors are beautiful and the caption is great. But it broke my heart. Actually, the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | May 5, 2016 | For Women, Parenting
It’s Mother’s Day weekend and I’ll be speaking at two Sunday morning church services. The message I’ll share is close to my heart–mom grief and other stories of mom-pain. Mother’s Day can be painful amidst the flowers and cards. But...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 20, 2016 | For Women, Parenting
I desire friendship was what I wrote in my journal. The tears flowed and I felt stupid. I had mom grief. What a selfish thing to write, I thought. I have friends. I mean, I had friends. Now, I have relationships. Work relationships, Facebook and Instagram...
