By Nancy J. We were 4 months pregnant with our 3rd child. I had miscarried a baby before this pregnancy. The Lord had already given us a name for this child. The name was Zariah. It always seems like the Lord gives us a name. The name was really heavy on my heart two weeks [...]
By Anonymous I had just found out I was pregnant with our third child. I believe we found out when I was about 4-5 weeks pregnant. We were excited but at the same time, I couldn't shake this nagging feeling that I wasn't going to carry the child all the way. I even expressed that [...]
By Taylor M. Anyone who knows me knows I am a planner. I live my life with my calendar permanently attached to my side. I like to know where I'm going and the things that may happen along the way. Spontaneity has ever really been one of my strong suits. Needless to say, it was [...]
Amiche has developed from moments of frustration and sorrow, to a million beautiful and empowering ones. I believe it is our job to be a light to one another and also a voice for one another. The road isn't always easy, but it sure is worth it just to know you have a few women on your side.
By Sarah N My mother became engaged several months ago. She lives in Texas. Her future husband lives in Georgia. I kept asking her when they were going to be married and live together. She told me she didn't know when she was going to be able to move because she taught a class and [...]
by Jen C. Five years ago, I woke up to Jamie's eye looking like it was completely fogged out. With the help of my friend and her mom, I found out Jamie had Glaucoma. I was told Jamie had 2 days to get surgery or she would be permanently blind. It felt like I was [...]
by Emi Silguero Growing up, talent has always been a huge influence in my life, whether it be music, art, photography, sports, tattoos, fashion and so on. I have so much respect for someone who could dunk a basketball, draw a portrait, or even play a song by ear on guitar. You see, I have [...]
by Taylor M. Music has always been one of my passions. I have been singing since I could talk and have played a few different instruments over the course of my life. I was ecstatic when I was accepted to the University of North Texas, one of the top music schools in the country. My [...]
By Misty S. My son, Noah, is about to graduate from high school. Daily, I’m reminded of how much of a miracle he is. His story is an I Made Lemonade story. On September 8, 1997, my third son, Noah, was born. My husband and I were young and living in California, happy but struggling [...]
by Will S. “Sphincter says what.” “What?” “Sphincter says what.” “What, son?” “Sphincter says what.” This was the nonsense I heard over the security monitoring system while I was in my office. I’m sure you recognize the statement being made by this ornery, disrespectful little ten-year-old boy. It’s the famous line from “Wayne’s World”. To [...]
