Before They Fly The Nest

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 →

There’s An App For That

Last week I made the drive up to NoVA MomsHooPray to celebrate—in person—the start of our 13th year in prayer! As much as I love getting to know Moms from all over Virginia and the USA via our Zoom group, I envy those NoVA MomsHooPray. They get to meet in person every other week! Granted,... Continue Reading →

How To Move a Hoo in 2022

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 2022 Move-In Weekend (and Beyond) Fellowship Activities are culled from a variety of sources and compiled over the last 12 years; they're sure to help you or someone you know. If you're not... Continue Reading →

Revisit: Shining in the Dark

The following updated post features Alyson Lee, UVA Class of 2020. Her story is an inspiration; it reminds us that God can use all things for our students' good and His glory—when we pray. (And it's a reminder that all newly registered Moms, current Moms, or Moms with graduates can ask for emergency prayer to be solicited from... Continue Reading →

Letter To A Recent Graduate

Congratulations to all MomsHooPray Class of 2022! Your Hoos did it! They walked the lawn and you joyfully celebrated them with loud cheering, cameras at the ready and cowbells clanging!  How timely that the letter below just appeared in my inbox—sent by Theological Horizons—and what do you know? One of our very own Zoom MomsHooPray,... Continue Reading →

Secret Agent Moms

As we think about and pray for our Hoos—whether they are undergrads, alumni, or doing graduate studies—we need to be spiritually ready, at the drop of a hat. Emily Van Dixhoorn, one of our amazing MomsHooPray, creatively highlights Ephesians 6:10-18 with spy movie analogies. Ready For Battle will jump-start your imagination; each one of us can be... Continue Reading →

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