I have spent the last 17 years raising children. I have been a dance teacher, wife, mom, costumer, choreographer, nurse, dog mom, cat mom, chameleon mom, bearded dragon mom, soccer mom, baseball mom, football mom, dance mom, theater mom, band mom, orchestra mom, room mom…Now my kids are all 5 going to be in high… Continue reading What is my purpose now?
Author: Laurel Austin Henson
Laurel spent 8 months caring for her first husband after being diagnosed with cancer in 2010. He passed away at 33, leaving behind a daughter of 7 and 5 year old twin boys. After sowing millions of tears, Laurel sought out God daily and began to plan for a life of being a single mother, but ready to raise their children in faith, hope and love. God gave her more than she could have ever imagined when she brought Matt into her life, along with his 2 children. He was recently divorced and the providence of God had been leading up to this life for more than 20 years! Now Laurel is reaping joy with Matt and their 5 beautiful children. Thanks be to God for all the beauty created from the ashes of death and divorce.
Waves of Grief
10 years ago today Adam lost his very short and valiant battle with cancer. Together for almost 16 years. 4 dating, 1 engaged and almost 11 years married. I woke up this morning with him on my heart. I think of him daily and see reminders of him in our children, both in looks and… Continue reading Waves of Grief
My Forever Loves
Eight years ago today I married a man that God chose for me many years before we even knew we needed one another! After losing Adam to cancer after 15 years being together, leaving behind 3 small children and a broken woman, I had given my future to God. All of it. I was encouraged… Continue reading My Forever Loves
Handling Hurt
People can be hurtful. It can be through words or actions, but regardless of how it happens, it effects you. I have recently dealt with several different hurts that I never saw coming. I have spent a lifetime recovering from hurts and disappointments. I often wonder how I am still standing. Why do I continue… Continue reading Handling Hurt
I AM TIRED OF DOING HARD THINGS!
So it’s been a hot minute since I have posted. I have been totally immersed in our high schools spring musical. I was hired to do the choreography by the new theater teacher. I have been loving every single minute of it. I have worked on multiple dance numbers, formations and stage directions. I started… Continue reading I AM TIRED OF DOING HARD THINGS!
A Final Love
A Final Love, but this is not finished.
A Fancy Love
A Fancy Love
A Grieving Love
A Grieving Love
A Laid Back Love
The twins got their drivers permits a couple of weeks ago and they are chomping at the bit to learn how to drive. The kids and I have all agreed that Matt teaching the kids how to drive is not a good idea for any of us. He gets stresses out, he is a tad… Continue reading A Laid Back Love
Love Gone Amuck
Well it happened! Life got the best of me and I haven’t kept up with my daily blogs for the last several days. After our amazing trip looking at colleges, and having a grand time, we drove home Sunday and I was utterly exhausted! Knowing I had to be up and working on choreography to… Continue reading Love Gone Amuck
Sowing tears and reaping joy 