Walk Through the Door of Hope When a young woman arrived at the doorstep of The Shepherd’s House of Mount Airy, director Jana Elliot happened to be on duty to hear her story. She had recently been in the foster care system and legally emancipated herself. “She was really alone,” Elliot said. After speaking with team members, the client was guided to an area where … [Read more...] about The Shepherd’s House of Mount Airy
May 2024
Motherhood with Muscles
The stereotypical depiction of motherhood often portrays mothers as a family’s primary caregiver. She is focused on nurturing and domestic responsibilities, oftentimes at the expense of her own identity, career, or personal interests. This image emphasizes self-sacrifice and promotes a lack of awareness that mothers are individuals with their own needs, aspirations, and … [Read more...] about Motherhood with Muscles
What We Leave Behind
The stereotypical depiction of motherhood often portrays mothers as a family’s primary caregiver. She is focused on nurturing and domestic responsibilities, oftentimes at the expense of her own identity, career, or personal interests. This image emphasizes self-sacrifice and promotes a lack of awareness that mothers are individuals with their own needs, aspirations, and … [Read more...] about What We Leave Behind
Memories of Mama
There are few bonds in life that compare to the bond of a mother and her child. In parenthood there is no instruction manual, and for anyone that thinks it easy, think again! A mother, however, has a God-given instinct. My mother was no different. She could read me and knew when I was sad or hurt. She would know even when I hid it from others. Her golden words to me were: … [Read more...] about Memories of Mama
Uninvited Guests
With the heat of summer bearing down, the insects are loving life! Butterflies are adding beauty to our landscapes. Bees and wasps are buzzing around, terrifying children and adults alike. Mosquitoes are plentiful and are silently feasting away on the red blood cells of … [Read more...] about Uninvited Guests
