It’s Mother’s Day for me!
The days are long but the years are short. 34 years ago I became a mom when Emily was born. Since Emily came along, my life is so much better, so much more ____ . (fill in the blank! – fun, silly, happy, fulfilling, challenging, rewarding, difficult, authentic, unexpected…) E endless creativity M magical &…
A Prayer for my Grandson
Dear James Eli, Welcome to the world! It is already a better place because you are here. There are so many thoughts and dreams, prayers and plans we have for you. You are named after your paternal grandfather. It is not because you are meant to copy his life; rather it is because you are…
Baby Mohler’s Shower 6-13
It is my privilege to welcome you, along with Jennifer, to this baby shower and celebration of life – specifically the life of our grandson, who will change the life of our kids and has already changed all of our names and roles – to Mom and Dad – Mimsy and Safta. Thank you for…
Happy Anniversary #3
Clayton & Amanda! It is your third anniversary! It seems like it should be longer because I can’t remember life before you were married – which means I am either suffering memory loss or it is because you guys chose each other so well and are living out marriage with hard work! Maybe both! I…
Clayton is 30!
How is it possible that my son is 30?! 30 is how many years I was married! The decades of life pass too quickly, don’t they?! I am not sad or nostalgic as I look back, nor do I wish for a flux capacitor-driven DeLorean to whisk me back in time to re-live my darling…
Happy Birthday 36 to my favorite son in law
Dear Connor, Happy 36th Birthday! I wanted to take this special day to tell you how much you are loved by me and appreciated in our family. Watching you over the past few years has been a joy—you are a dedicated husband and a truly wonderful person. I am so grateful for all the love…
My Baby is having a Baby!
So, I can now spill the beans….. Clayton and Amanda are expecting their first baby – my first grandchild in August 2026. Most of you know that I have never made any comments about my kids and their life choices because it is their life! I am thrilled – of course – but just as…
Twenty-Seven
My Daughter in Love has a birthday today. When I consider the short years I have known her and the depth of relationship and love in that same short season I am humbled at how much more it will be. This girl is stunning inside and out. She is smart and kind. She loves well.…
Thirty Three is Overwhelming
Dear Emily, When I turned 33 you were one week old. Now you are 33 and in one week I will be twice your age! When I was 33 I was overwhelmed at the prospect of being a mom. I am still overwhelmed, but not with worry or anxiety, nor with sleep deprivation or with…
My Coda
In music a coda is the satisfying elaboration at the end of a piece of music that offers a sense of resolution. If I got the chance to have a final word, I am not sure I would have the wherewithal to come up with all the right words in the moment. But I am…