Missy
Missy grew up in the Midwest, spent several years in the desert and has now landed in East Texas. She is wife to Lucas and mom to E (2014) and L (2015). Missy completed her Masters in Social Work at the University of Iowa and has over a decade of experience in nonprofit work. Her favorite jobs have been her years with Big Brothers Big Sisters and her experiences as a psychotherapist. She now spends her days at home in Tyler wrangling her two toddlers while trying to squeeze in her part-time job as a publication editor. Missy loves naps and exploring with her family.
I’ve Got it Worse
I’ve got it worse. I’m more exhausted. I’m more tired. I’m more worn out. You don’t understand. Don’t even try.
These thoughts pop into my...
Save Money In The 505
Tomorrow is Tax Day, a day that either reminds you how much or how little you have left in the savings account. Raising a...
Presbyterian Doula Program
Yesterday, I shared the what, who and why of hiring a doula for labor and birth. After a wonderful experience working with a private...
Doula: A Woman Who Serves
Today is World Doula Day, a day to recognize and share the benefits of birth and postpartum doulas. Doula, derived from an ancient Greek...
Reading Through the Tough Stuff
March is National Reading Month, a time for parents and children alike to appreciate the written word. Books enrich our lives and help us...
Don’t Sweat It: DIY Deodorant
I come from a family of sweaters. We are the kind of people who sweat often, a lot and in all environments (yes, even...
Overwhelmed & Anxious: My First Weeks of Motherhood
On a cold January morning, my son initiated me into parenthood with a very fast and painful birth. In between pushes, I glanced out...
