Jena Massie
Training For a Fight
Training for a fight isn't easy.
Training for a fight as a mother isn't easy.
Training for a fight through grief isn't easy.
It takes everything you've got and asks for more. It challenges every part of...
A Letter to My Daughters
A letter to my daughters who have watched me mourn your sister:
First and foremost, I want you to know that you are just as important to me as your sister. I love you and...
Unspoken Words
I know you see us, looking over at your sweet baby. Smiling and making silly faces and, quite frankly, straight-up staring. I see you look over at us, a family of four sitting over...
Plan B Birthday
Birthdays are a big deal in our house.
Like, a huge deal. We truly love any excuse to celebrate, but celebrating who our kids are and showing them how special they are to us is...
What Happens When the Magic is Gone?
What happens when the magic is gone?
On December 31st, Alise cried because she would have to say goodbye to the Christmas elf, and at that moment, I realized they are growing up, and I...
Glimpses into Heaven
I found myself alone in the airport bathroom. I can’t remember why, but I’m guessing the girls were with their daddy and our luggage, allowing me the luxury of taking my time and a...
Learning How to Smize
Y'all. I'm a hugger. And this not touching people is killing me. I bumped into a lady at the store by accident, because that's the chaos of my everyday life, and reached out to...
Life Lessons
I got bit by a dolphin. Yup. You read that right, a dolphin.
We were on vacation, and someone was like, hey, let's swim with the dolphins. Which sounds great, right?
When you picture it in...
The Times We Fail Them
My oldest still talks about the time I didn’t go on her field trip. And how that really let her down. How >>I<< had really let her down. And I know I can’t explain...