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Motherhood

Promises to Comfort an Expectant Mom’s Heart

04/27/2020

There is nothing in this world like welcoming a new life into your family.

Absolutely nothing.

And while every labor and delivery story is special, giving birth in the middle of a global pandemic, well that’s a completely different experience.

With so many unknowns, what should be a joyous milestone can easily turn into a stressful and scary reality.

Whether you’re a first time or an experienced mom. Whether you’ll be delivering vaginally or via C-Section. Whether alone or with your support system. We can all find comfort in knowing God is not panicked or unprepared for this next chapter of our stories.

This may not have been a part of your original birthing plans, but there’s still a beautiful, indescribable ending waiting for you.

Soon you’ll be able to hear and touch and see God’s goodness perfectly packaged in your arms.

So if fear and doubt tries to creep into your heart, remind yourself that the same God who saw it fit to bless you with a child in this season, is the same God who will continually be by your side.

Motherhood

A Special Prayer for Mother’s Day

05/14/2017

I know today will be a busy day for many of you. It’s going to be a busy day for me as well.

But before we get lost in opening gifts, exchanging celebratory hugs, and sending off those sparkly group text messages, can we just slip away for a few moments of quiet…just the two of us?

Like so many moments in life, Mother’s Day can be bittersweet.

For some women, it is a blissful day of pampering from her family. For another, it can be a painful reminder of an indescribable loss. And for another, it’s a day where their seemingly deferred dreams come crashing head first into their present realities.

Yes, Mother’s Day can be all these things and so much.

The truth is life doesn’t always come wrapped in a pretty package of perfect.

Motherhood

Why Did I Have A Baby With Him? Tips to Help You With Co-Parenting.

03/07/2017

I’ll be honest. I did not always enjoy being a single parent.

For the first few years I constantly asked myself “why did I have a baby with him?”

It was never a question about my love for my daughter. I just wished there was a way I could have her without dealing with the drama and heartache of a failed relationship.

I’m sure I am not the only single parent that’s felt that way.

With close to 12 million single parent families in the United States, co-parenting is becoming the new “norm”. Whether never married, divorced, or separated, more and more Americans are having to learn how to coexist for the sake of their children.

Take it from someone who’s living it firsthand, it is not always easy!

Figuring out how to co-parent can be one of the toughest challenges any newly single mom (or dad) will face.

Motherhood

Tackling the Unforgivable ‘C’ Word

09/06/2016

I knew there would be no coming back from this. I was about to break the cardinal rule and forever change the dynamics of our relationship.

Sitting in the waiting room, I quietly filled out my paperwork, while trying to drown out the nervous chatter racing through my head:

“You’re doing the right thing.”

“He’s left you with no other choice.”

“This is in the best interest of your child.”

It took some more self-convincing, but I finally walked towards the clerk to submit my forms.

And after what felt like a few quick glances and a stamp of her seal, it was official. My ex would now be responsible for paying a court mandated child support order.

For reasons I’ve yet to fully understand, when a custodial parent (which in most cases is typically a woman) files a petition for support, it can be seen as a declaration of war…or at the very least, an unforgivable betrayal.

Motherhood

Having His Baby But Not His Heart

03/24/2016

“Then she became pregnant a third time and gave birth to another son. He was named Levi, for she said, “Surely this time my husband will feel affection for me, since I have given him three sons!” Genesis 29:34

It took a long time to believe the Bible could help navigate all the roadblocks of my life.

It’s not like I didn’t believe in God. I just never imagined a story from thousands of years ago could speak to my deepest hurt and unmask my hidden scars.

That was before I stumbled across the story of Leah and Jacob.

Tucked in between the pages of Genesis, their relationship could have easily been the main feature on any of today’s reality television shows.

It’s a story woven in rejection and entangled with love and betrayal. And it’s one that unexpectedly tugged on the strings of my single mom heart.

Roxanne Brown

Hey everyone! I’m Roxanne Brown and I'm so happy to have you as part of our community. In my journey, there's been plenty of days when I needed to hear "me too!" That's why I created This Is Her Journey. I pray that something you read during your time here will help remind you that you are not alone. Be sure to connect with me on social media. I am looking forward to sharing with you as we journey to the destiny God has for us!