They Bring Me Dandelions

a Mother’s Day reflection

Sarah WestfallMay 4, 2022motherhood, parenting, grace, grief Comments

Last night I awoke to the sound of a door opening down the hall. Bare feet made their way toward our bedroom. My head lifted off the pillow to see our eight-year-old son at the end of our bed.

Sarah WestfallJanuary 18, 2021fear, liturgy of the little things, presence, parenting Comments

When God Changes His Mind

A reflection on the year we (almost) adopted.

In-BetweenSarah WestfallJuly 17, 2019adoption, parenting, questioning God, trusting God Comments

How to Talk to God Like a Human

Our humanity doesn’t surprise God. And robotic prayers only hold Him at a distance. So why not talk with Him as we are?

In-BetweenSarah WestfallMarch 18, 2019prayer, parenting, knowing God, finding God Comments

When You Push the Reset Button... Again.

I often feel divided between the me I have to be today and the me I envision for the future—and I get jealous of future me.

In-BetweenSarah WestfallJanuary 17, 2019motherhood, family, parenting, goals, waitingComment

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