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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Majoring In Prayer For Our Hoos 