“We’re going to change your treatment.”
Stunned silence. Mouth open. Questions flooded my brain and fought to be the first out of my mouth. “Why?” Was all I could manage.
“There’s a small spot on your lung. The cancer has come...
When fall rolls around, most people are looking forward to its cooler weather, football, and everything pumpkin. I, on the other hand, am beginning to mourn the loss of summer. Don't get me wrong, I like all those fall...
If anyone knows me, they know that I love books. It started with biographies and non-fiction while I was growing up, then expanded to self-help, contemporary fiction, and young adult in my twenties. Now in my thirties, I still have my...
My Dearest Weekends,
I'm writing this letter with utmost regret. I'm afraid the time has finally come to bid you adieu. I've been avoiding this day for as long as possible, but the tiny dictators who rule the rest of...
As you've all probably noticed by now, everybody is talking about Bruno. They're also talking about Mirabel, Isabella, Luisa, and the whole gang. Encanto has proven to be a sensation on the level of Frozen for many families, and...
Meet two of Birmingham Mom Collective's favorite Ascension St. Vincent's nurses: Amy and Faith. While they could pass for sisters with their matching red hair and effervescent smiles, Amy is actually Faith's mother!
Amy and Faith are best friends, coworkers,...
My husband and I have lived without a t.v. since we got married over six years ago. It has never really bothered us because we've always had plenty of things to keep us busy. From church activities to seasonal...
I wasn’t planning on it, but yes, I watched my husband’s vasectomy. It happened quickly; they called him back to the room where he would have his procedure, and I asked if I could come along. Why did I...
The day my bonus daughter opened a package and pulled out a shirt adorned with the words “Big Sister” was the day her world experienced an unexpected shift in the atmosphere. Her only-child-orbit was rudely being invaded by a...
School is right around the corner. There is a part of me that craves the end of summer chaos and the return of the inevitable routine and order that comes with the school year. There is also a part...
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Guide to Vacation Bible Schools in Birmingham
Many of us on the BMC team have fond memories of Vacation Bible School. Often, this is a great way to get your kids...
