Dear Jude: You’re always enough

Dear Jude, who you are is always enough for your mama. Wherever life takes you, whoever you become, never doubt that in any second of any day of your whole entire life, your mom will love you as much as she did the day she first heard your heartbeat. More. Whenever you want me, come…

Be your amazing self

God designed you to accomplish a life uniquely YOU. Do not hold yourself hostage to the expectations of others. Never be so focused on what ‘they’ might think about who you are that you forget to actually go ahead and BE who you are. If you keep people as your standard, you’re in for a…

Inhabit “Now”

Just stop and be in this moment. Every moment you consciously inhabit can teach you something amazing. Be still. Be present. Be. 

Dear Jude: joy of my life

Dear Jude, my light and my joy, how you delight me, entertain me, educate me and challenge me to be the very best version of myself. I love how looking up at me for reassurance is all you need to get through booster shots without a single tear. I love how you made it through…

Dear Jude: you soothe me

Dear Jude, there are days when I’m stressed, exhausted and running on empty. It is then I see the power of this love I have for you; when a single smile floats me through my day and your lispy “Mama” soothes my frazzled mind. Suddenly Monday isn’t so bad. Will you ever understand how much…

I am a Mom. I am a Me.

No matter what else you do, no matter how hard you try to prepare and do your best — the very best thing you can do is to take care of yourself. Giving yourself permission to relax and nurture yourself is not a luxury: it is an essential part of this entire picture.– Karen Kleiman,…