Fathering in Faith

Mother’s Day is unique this year.

Chelsea was in Ramsey’s life this time last year, but our journey was just beginning. Over this year, I’ve seen Ramsey grow to call Chelsea “Mommy” which is a pretty big deal.

Without even knowing Christina, Chelsea has mothered our boys in a way that honors Christina so well. I’m so thankful Ramsey gets to have two wonderful moms in his life. Chelsea is like a rock in our home and it brings peace and steadiness to all of us boys in the home (even the pets… it’s a boy house through and through). But out of all the things that amaze me about Chelsea, the way she points the boys to Jesus daily is the sweetest gift.

And it’s unique now to see what I think is finally Ramsey processing what his mom in heaven was like. He was two and half. Some things are hard to remember and he often doesn’t want to talk about it (not in like an angry way, but just moves to a new subject after acknowledging what was said about her). We visited her memorial yesterday and I could see his thoughts churning. He pretty much stayed next to or on top of the memorial the whole time.

At the end of the day, this journey is tough. So many challenges and so many joys mixed with all the grief as well. I’m thankful Ramsey can walk through these things with Chelsea now and I’m so hopeful for all the joy and life ahead of us. Thank you to all of you who follow along and support us. Apologies for not posting as much. I’m in a combined season of trying to be more present and also finding a low creative motivation haha.

Happy Mother’s Day!