Eyes to See Blog on Motherhood, Meandering and Meaning by Denise Lilly

June 24, 2014 in Family and Faith, No Comments

There’s no doubt parenting is an extreme act. It may be common, but the intensity it requires is matched by nothing else. Like…

June 17, 2014 in Kids Who Care, No Comments

We’ve had two culture days at our house – one El Salvador, one Kenya. The boys we sponsor are from El Salvador, and we recently simplified…

June 5, 2014 in Family and Faith, No Comments

It’s official: another major mothering milestone. For every statement I make, I’m challenged. “Why?” Bronson asks, like it’s his duty, his job, his…

May 27, 2014 in Family and Faith, No Comments

After 8 years of doing the work it requires, our marriage is better than ever. I think it mostly boils down to this:…

May 16, 2014 in Around the House, No Comments

Ingredients Tea Tree Oil Vinegar Borax or Baking Soda (you only need one) Liquid Castile Soap Lemon Juice Water Washing Soda All…

May 10, 2014 in Family and Faith, One Comment

Writing a blog post for Mother’s Day has been on my to-do list all week. Since I often write about mothering, I figured…

May 2, 2014 in Dark Hope, Through the Lens, No Comments

I’ve been beating myself up for the past few days. On Sunday, I had the rare of experience of being alone with silence…