I’m preaching to myself today as much as anyone else. This week has been rough, despite the great celebrations of my son’s first birthday and the discovery of a third boy entering our family soon. But guys, let’s be real, the devil never rests, so I’m speaking Truth a little louder for you & forContinue reading “What a Mom Wants”
Author Archives: Janelle Delagrange
Disconnecting + Connecting
We celebrated my son’s first birthday this weekend. It was glorious, exhausting, and full of so much joy. And I didn’t take a single picture of it. I also spent my weekend with my phone away from me, not attached to the palm of my hand, ignored and forgotten. Nothing deserves some neglect more thanContinue reading “Disconnecting + Connecting”
Community: Me vs. The World
I’ve been talking about community over the past few weeks because it’s difficult for me. I had a strong community when I was younger, but once life became filled with kids and work and stress, I ignored the need for community. It’s easy to overlook. It’s difficult to return. So, I’m gonna hit on aContinue reading “Community: Me vs. The World”
Coming Back to Community
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about community; what it means, how I struggle with it, and how I want to become better at being “community minded”. But you know what’s difficult about it? Beyond the awkward stages of learning about others, being vulnerable, and being intentional, there’s a certain amount of trust thatContinue reading “Coming Back to Community”
The Purpose of Writing
I often find it weird or unusual to call myself a blogger. When someone talks to me about my writing, I feel partly embarrassed because honestly, it can feel silly to be vulnerable with an unknown audience. You read my stuff? You think it’s good? Really?
Community: Does It Matter?
I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for two and half years. It’s not exactly a luxurious job. There are lonely days, secluded days, tear-laden days. But also, joyful, wonderful, hopeful days. I’ve been reading a new blog recently that has challenged me a lot. The Tapestry is currently doing a series of 31 Days of ExploringContinue reading “Community: Does It Matter?”
Twenty-four
Two days from now, I’ll be 24. I love birthdays, I love celebrating other people’s’ birthdays. But this year…whoosh. This year I am 24, pregnant on my birthday (again, for the third time), two kids in tow, not even married four years, starting a small business, feeling kind of crazy. Don’t get me wrong, IContinue reading “Twenty-four”
JANELLE DELAGRANGE 