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A Mother’s Day Tribute to My Children’s Stepmother

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 7, 2025 by SherylMay 1, 2025
Debora Demoruelle Hamilton

Many years ago, after my first marriage ended and my mental health prevented me from raising my children, I asked God to provide a mother figure who could be there for them while I sought help in one behavioral medical unit (mental health hospital) after another. Thankfully, God provided that in Debbie.

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Posted in Couldn't Categorize (for countless reasons!) | Tagged children, grandchildren, joy, marriage, mother, mother's day, motherhood, Proverbs 31:28, stepmother, wife

Rather Than Avoiding Social Media on Mother’s Day

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 13, 2023 by SherylApril 8, 2024

Even when the world isn’t celebrating Mother’s Day, does it hurt to see moms with their children? You’ve longed to be a mother for as long as you can remember. Or maybe you’d give anything for one more chance to tell your mom, “Happy Mother’s Day.” Or you miss your mom because she’s serving in the military – or serving time in prison.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk), Depression and Anxiety | Tagged 2 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 1:4, children, depression and anxiety, happy moms, happy mother's day, moms, mother, mother's day, motherhood, social media

When we compare ourselves to other moms

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 7, 2021 by SherylMay 7, 2021

God will intervene in our efforts and help us be the person – and the parent – we pray to be. The changes in our lives will trickle down, blessing our children. Furthermore, our heavenly Father delights to see how His presence in our lives brings us joy and a sense of accomplishment.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged children, comparison, family, good parent, imperfect parents, lead your children, moms, motherhood, parents, Philippians 1:6, Proverbs 31, social media

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