Story Behind the Tag

Nana, the Great!

Nana, the Great! Meet Nana the Great, otherwise known as Debbi Musen, mom to @MelissaGerstein from @TheMomsNetwork This year my mom celebrated her 70th Birthday. There is nothing in life t...

I Am Because You Are

I Am Because You Are I always knew that I wanted to be a mother. There really wasn’t a particular reason why, but simply a feeling inside that life would never be complete until this ha...

A Grandma’s Story

A Grandma’s Story Family is all that matters. I love being a mom, but I ADORE being a grandmother. As a grandmother you get to do all the fun stuff — play games, eat ice cream, etc. — basi...

Chubby Cheeks and Baby Smiles

Chubby Cheeks and Baby Smiles Lately, my social media posts have been filled with chubby cheeks and baby smiles. My furbabies are feeling left out for sure! My son, Luke, has brought more ...

Honoring My Daughters

Honoring My Daughters To those who don’t know me, I may look like a new mom. In the store or at the park, they only see my beautiful three month old, Riley, with me. They comment on how sw...

Patrick and Lily

Patrick and Lily I didn’t know how serious my situation was until I arrived at the hospital and the nurse knew my name upon arrival. I was just shy of 26 weeks—pregnant with twins. The ...

The Light in Our World

The Light in Our World To my beautiful children, It’s been a long time coming to get you on your way to your daddy and I. Lots of time and lots and lots of needles and doctor’s visits. ...

The Hurricane

The Hurricane Michele and her husband Ken moved to Arkansas 13 years ago. During these years, the close circle of friends Michele had became like family since all of their families lived f...

What’s Most Precious to Me

What’s Most Precious to Me These past few years have been a whirlwind for my family of 6. My husband has had 4 different jobs, we’ve moved 3 times from NorCal to SoCal and back again, our ...

A Mother’s Hope for a Child—My Dream Come True

A Mother’s Hope for a Child—My Dream Come True My husband and I were married on October 24, 2009, I had just turned 37. Soon after our honeymoon, I was pregnant. But sadly, it wasn’t meant...