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If Looks Could Heal
“Do you think his eyes will stay blue?” my stepdaughter curiously asks me one day as we lay across my bed staring at her baby brother. “Oh, I definitely think he will keep them,” I reply. “Do you think his hair will stay blonde or turn dark like Eli’s did?” she inquires of me again. I tell her, “I sure hope so.” And I mean it. I really do hope he keeps his blue eyes and blonde hair. Just like his sister. You see, the way you look is important in a family and even more so in a blended family. Looks are powerful symbols of relatedness and belonging. Looks…
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A Stepdad’s Perspective
A few weeks ago, Logan Pierce and I connected on social media and I immediately felt like God was calling me to share his story! There aren’t a whole lot of resources out there for stepfathers, so him and I were both really excited to share his story with other stepdads and anyone else who might enjoy reading about a Stepdad’s perspective! Enjoy! First and foremost, before I share my story, I would like to thank Rachel for this opportunity to encourage and help all the blended families out there. I hope you all know you are not alone, the struggles and the hardships are temporary, and the seeds you…
