Congratulations to all MomsHooPray with Class of 2024 Graduates! My own celebration way back in 2014 began with "sightings" of other MomsHooPray members. In the vast crowds of Valedictory and Final Exercises, I saw them. Unexpectedly spotting familiar faces, exchanging a wave, giving a quick hug or sending a text, "I SEE YOU!" felt like... Continue Reading →
It's finally spring! Everything is blooming; what was hidden beneath the ground or previously unknown is finally being made visible—new life, new UVA acceptances and new opportunities for moms of faith to join other UVA moms in prayer for their students through MomsHooPray. So all you MomsHooPray, both undergrad and grad moms, BOLO (Be On... Continue Reading →
It's almost Halloween, 2023, so we aim to make this time of year less scary for all those peering into the murky waters of Off Grounds Housing: The Good. The Bad. The Ugly. We hope your Hoo can avoid The Ugly haunted-by-mold-houses or The Bad deader-than-dead-beat-landlords. We pray your Hoo will find The Good compatible-roommates-clean-apartments-convenient-locations. But even if they... Continue Reading →
The summer of 2010, I was getting ready for my day. Just out of the shower, hair dripping wet, no makeup on, I lamented. Frustrated, I told God that every internet search yielded nothing; I was looking for organized groups of moms gathering to pray for their college students. But there was nuttin', nada, zero,... Continue Reading →
In just 2 weeks, UVA first years and transfer students are moving on grounds from all over the nation. Our MomsHooPray Move-In Tips, and 2023 Move-In Weekend (and Beyond) Fellowship Activities are culled from a variety of sources and compiled over the last 13 years; they're sure to help you or someone you know. If you're... Continue Reading →
Reposting this timely article written by grad Mom, Ann Stewart, followed by new recommendations for counselors in NoVA, Richmond and Charlottesville. In the whirlwind of high school graduation events, summer vacations and shopping for dorm supplies, we may neglect an important topic: our high school graduate's mental health. One of the most proactive steps we... Continue Reading →
Majoring In Prayer For Our Hoos 