I decided to venture out of the house to write. I’m in Panera Bread doing my best to stop people watching, eavesdropping, and reading social media statuses.

I’m also trying not to think about who is waiting for me at home…

Okay, mamas, who is with me?

When we are home we sometimes need a breather – just a few minutes of peace and quiet. I dream of moments like the one I’m experiencing right now. But then, when I’m here, all I think about is how I miss my husband. He was at work all day. I miss those three crazy kids. They make my heart beat.

I’m torn between doing something for me and having a little more time with them. I know I’m not alone. Remember that old song by Pat Benatar titled, Love is a Battlefield?  Well, there should have been a song called, Motherhood is a battlefield?

We are young – only some of us are not so young, which only makes it a larger battlefield. And the wounds take longer to heal… but I won’t go there.

Heartache to heartache we stand – mmm hmmm yes, yes, yes…

No promises no demands – Actually, All promises; all demands…

Love is a battlefield – Motherhood is a battlefield!

Those are my thoughts for today. Wow, do I ever get deep when I don’t have kids crawling all over me when I’m writing.

Hey, Mercy Waits is going to debut August 20th! Will you please join me in praying over the release of this devotional? The blog will also have some new digs pretty soon. And, a book trailer might even begin to circulate.  Every word in this eBook comes from deep inside my heart, and I cannot wait to share it with you!

A Girl on the doorstep

God bless you!

Jennifer