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The Adventures of a Preteen (and her mom trying to understand her!)

Between laughter, hormonal changes, and lots of prayers Who said preadolescence was easy? Definitely not a mom who’s been through it. Today, I want to share a bit of what we’re living at home… or better said, surviving. My daughter has just entered that mysterious stage between childhood and adolescence. She’s not a little girl,…
Las Aventuras de Una Preadolescente (¡y su mamá que intenta entenderla!)

Entre risas, cambios hormonales y muchas oraciones ¿Quién dijo que la preadolescencia era sencilla? Definitivamente, no era madre cuando lo pensó. Hoy quiero contarte un poco de lo que estamos viviendo en casa… o mejor dicho, sobreviviendo. Mi hija acaba de entrar a esa etapa misteriosa entre la niñez y la adolescencia. No es niña,…
More Than a Vacation: A God Encounter

Family vacations have always been a special time to disconnect from the routine, enjoy the simple things, and strengthen our bond with the ones we love most. This year, we planned something different a special week to begin celebrating our daughter’s birthday. We didn’t just want to give her material gifts, but rather moments filled…
Más que vacaciones: una experiencia con Dios

Las vacaciones familiares siempre han sido un tiempo especial para desconectarnos de la rutina, disfrutar de lo simple y fortalecer la conexión con quienes más amamos. Este año, planeamos algo diferente: una semana especial para comenzar a celebrar el cumpleaños de nuestra hija. Queríamos regalarle no solo regalos materiales, sino momentos llenos de amor, diversión…
Being a Woman, a Mother, and a Wife: As Beautiful as It Is Challenging

Sometimes I pause, take a deep breath, and think: “This is not easy.” Being a woman already carries emotional, physical, and spiritual weight that the world often doesn’t see. Add to that being a mother — with all the demands, sleepless nights, and emotional waves — and a wife, a partner, a supporter… and suddenly,…
Ser Mujer, Madre y Esposa: Una Tarea Tan Hermosa Como Desafiante

A veces me detengo, respiro hondo y pienso: “Esto no es fácil.” Ser mujer ya trae consigo una carga emocional, física y espiritual que muchas veces el mundo no ve. Si a eso le sumas ser madre, con todos sus desvelos, demandas y emociones… y además esposa, compañera, ayuda idónea… entonces sí, hay días que…
Chronicles of a Sleepless Soul: Midnight Adventures with Insomnia

Have you ever been so tired that your body begs for rest, but your mind goes, “Let’s replay every awkward moment since 1997”? If so, welcome to the unofficial club of midnight overthinkers. There’s no membership fee, no weekly meetings, just lots of under-eye bags and spiritual reflections between yawns. ⸻ Phase 1: The Great…
Crónicas de una Alma Desvelada: Aventuras Nocturnas del Insomnio

Alguna vez has estado tan cansado que tu cuerpo suplica descanso, pero tu mente dice: “¿Y si mejor repasamos todas tus decisiones vergonzosas desde 1997 hasta hoy?”? Entonces, bienvenida al club no oficial del insomnio: sin membresía, sin reuniones, pero con muchas ojeras, cero sueño y un elenco estelar que no coopera con tus planes…
When We Lost the Baby

Finding God’s Comfort in the Midst of Pain Losing our baby was one of the most painful experiences we have lived through as a family. It happened at home suddenly and filled with pain. Our hearts were shattered. There were no words only tears and questions. I didn’t know how to talk to God, but…
The Face of Anxiety… but also the face of victory.

This Is Not Just the Face of Anxiety It’s the Face of Freedom, Faith, and a Daughter of the King. I’m not perfect. I’ll be the first to admit it. There are days when the storm still rages when doubts press in hard, and my heart feels fragile. Moments when anxiety shows up uninvited, disguised…