March 27, 2012, I became a mother. That day, George Rylan Rodewald entered my arms and forever my life has changed. Before I delivered my Georgie, many mommas told me that I would feel nothing but overwhelming love. This I did, but they did not inform me that there may be a moment, weeks orContinue reading “George”
Author Archives: Emily Rodewald
Oliver
As I sit here looking at remnants of balloons, paper plates of half-eaten cake and party hats, my eyes get wet knowing my baby is 6 years old today. Almost every seasoned mother I’ve encountered warned me that this would happen. “It goes so fast,” they say, “almost in a blink of an eye andContinue reading “Oliver”
I Failed….
The boys were playing checkers, and like only a good big brother would do, George beat Oliver again and again. The more checker pieces George collected; the more Oliver’s temper began to rise. Pretty soon the checker pieces were on the floor and a pouty face was staring daggers at his brother. “It’s not fair,”Continue reading “I Failed….”
The Garden
When my son Oliver was two years old, he had rolls that went on for miles, and his cheeks were round and precious. It was bath time, and as I pulled off his little motorcycle t-shirt he stared at me with his big, beautiful brown eyes. I squeezed his round cheeks, and began to tellContinue reading “The Garden”
Small Things
Standing on the frozen ground, Dan strummed his guitar, and I sang an old hymn. Tears were streaming down faces of complete strangers as we watched them bury their loved one. Afterwards we got in the icy car and started talking about how moving the ceremony was, but that we were in the most crazy,Continue reading “Small Things”
Gratitude
It’s February in the Upper Northwest and I don’t know about you, but this month always seems hard. We see more clouds than sun, it’s cold, the kids are bored and couped up more than usual. My morning motivation to get out of bed, homeschool my kids, clean up messes and do laundry do notContinue reading “Gratitude”
The Table
This last week, God gave me a scene that has repeated over and over again in my head. I would love to share it with you. Our little family of four was heading out the door to our dearest friends’ home. They invited us over to have a feast with them. They told us toContinue reading “The Table”
Look to Him
There is something special that your child does when they expand their horizons and try new things. Whether it is taking their first few steps across the floor and into your arms as they giggle with joy. That first moment you ask them to pick out apples at the grocery store, and as they sneakContinue reading “Look to Him”
A Hidden Treasure
Every so often the four of us cuddle up on the couch, including our house cat Fred, with a big bowl of popcorn and watch a show called Expedition Unknown. It is about a man named Josh who goes on crazy adventures searching for the unknown things of our history; a true treasure hunter. HeContinue reading “A Hidden Treasure”
The Right Direction
The final hours of the evening were filled with teeth brushing, room cleaning, stories, and kisses. As I was doing my final walk through to make sure my throw pillows were back on the couch, and every nerf dart from the day’s battles were back in their box, the sky caught my attention. I wasContinue reading “The Right Direction”
Emily Rodewald 