I am a mother. I will be honest that in this season of my life, it often seems that is all I am, but that’s okay with me, because I know I am a better person for it. I am grateful for the three beautiful daughters who have made me a mother. They have taught… Continue reading A Mother’s Reflections on the Sandy Hook Shooting
Author: LauraMThomas
Laura M. Thomas is writer and editor at This Eternal Moment. A homeschooling mom to three little girls, she loves writing, reading, the great outdoors, and afternoon nap times.
When Life is Overwhelming
Forgive my long silence (again)! For the last 8 weeks, I have been totally preoccupied. With my three children. When I have not been preoccupied with them, I have pretty much been sleeping or attempting to sleep so that when I am again preoccupied with them, I will have some semblance of energy to keep… Continue reading When Life is Overwhelming
Abigail Charis Thomas ~ A Birth Story
Dearest Abigail, You were born the day after the Feast of Tabernacles was completed, which is a Jewish holiday called Shemini Atzeret. The reason for this holiday is as follows: Shemini Atzeret literally means “the assembly of the eighth (day).” Rabbinic literature explains the holiday this way: our Creator is like a host, who invites us as visitors… Continue reading Abigail Charis Thomas ~ A Birth Story