Caring for a baby in Indonesia is very convenient compared to in the western world. Traditionally, there is a great family support system. Many parents rely on mothers to assist them with their babies.…
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I didn’t see it coming. “People who decide not to have kids—that’s just selfish, isn’t it?” Wide-eyed, earnest, entreating. Oh no, here we go again. I brace myself. A rhetorical question from an acquaintance…
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The provocative cover of Time Magazine depicting a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son is supposed to get your attention. My first reaction to seeing the photo was “Yes!” because I’m a big big fan…
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It’s the closest I’ve ever been to someone, even though I’ve never looked you in the eyes. I believe you can read my thoughts and feel the depth of my love without ever having…
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We were so innocent. When the Burnaby School Board began debating Policy 5.45, a sexual orientation and gender policy, no one I knew noticed or cared. You can read more about the policy here:…
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Last week I had a Jehovah’s Witness knock on my door to talk to me about God. Which was funny, because just a few days before my 7 year old daughter had told me…
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Imagine that you’re at home, wearing paint splattered mesh shorts, no shirt, a sleeping bra with leak guards, your hair is falling put of a haphazard bun, and your glasses are doing nothing to…
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In one state in Australia, christian chaplains are allowed to go into public schools and teach religion for half an hour a week. This fact has been the source of controversy and debate, in…
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Okay, so what I’m going to do this week is leave you with my collage above, plus add some great links for you to check out that I have been watching, reading, and thinking…