Check out our latest good news! You, too, can have your student's accomplishments featured on our website. Whether you are a current or former "momsHOOpray" or a "U'Mom" we want to join you in celebration of your college student's good news or achievement. If your grad or undergrad college student has been recognized for something excellent or... Continue Reading →
University of Praying Moms
The last two years presented a stretch of trials I did not see coming. Today, I had coffee with a friend who stood beside me during this season. She asked me what insights I had from the journey. I mentioned that the committed prayers of her, my sisters at U. of Praying Moms, and many others changed... Continue Reading →
Many moons ago, I graduated from Texas Christian University. (Go Frogs!) Friends I made at TCU through the shared ministry and fun fellowship of Young Life have continued to walk by faith and remain inspirations to me. I would like to introduce you to one of them and allow her own experience with prayer to encourage... Continue Reading →
When The Empty Nest Is 7,630 Miles Away
All moms dread the inevitable empty nest, where the little girl or boy that used to cuddle in your arms is now walking away from your car with their bags in tow. As I watched Kyle's lanky frame cross the emerald lawns of UVA and disappear into the red bricked building, a wistful feeling overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
We moms love it when our college students or recent grads return to the nest for the summer or while completing their transition into adulthood. Well, most of the time. Often, their return brings turbulence. A few small unsettling bumps in our normal routine are expected—but sometimes they bring home wildly unexpected and sudden “changes in altitude”... Continue Reading →
A Heavenly Celebration
I bet you there is a celebration going on somewhere in our world RIGHT NOW. Whenever you read this post. Complete with big smiles, lots of laughter, loud cheering and maybe even a balloon parade! And RIGHT NOW, it's very possible that God is cheering for YOU — whether you "deserve it" or not! He is shouting your name... Continue Reading →