Sandwich Generation

The Emotional Weight of Being the “Responsible One” in the Family

Introduction Even my friends in high school knew I was the one they could count on for just about anything. If we were working on a project, I’d bring the supplies. If we needed to get somewhere for extra credit, my parents drove us. No matter what…I was the responsible one.  Now, I’m still responsible.  […]

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Wooden table with window sill in the background; steaming cup of coffee beside an open journal and an open Bible

How to Stay in the Word When Life Feels Overwhelming (For Busy Moms)

My Life in the Sandwich Season I’m a no-longer-mid-40s mom. If I have to estimate my age, the 4 in the front has started trying to become a 5—far too quickly, if you ask me. And just because I’m getting close to half a century old doesn’t mean life has slowed down one bit. I’m

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