About the Author: Rachel Nielson
Rachel loves chocolate chip cookies, birthday surprises, and a handsome man named Ryan. She taught high school English for five years before deciding to be a stay-at-home mom after her son, Noah Atticus, was born in August of 2011. Noah is adopted and arrived after years of infertility treatments and adoption disappointments. When she is not chasing Noah around the house, she blogs
about motherhood, adoption, and the ups of downs of daily life. Nothing gives her more satisfaction than capturing in words the deepest feelings of her heart.
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Mushy Love Letters
One day while my infant son and I were running errands together, I had a “swell moment,” when my heart about burst out of my chest from the love I have for him. I went home and started writing. The words of adoration poured out of me as I thought about every little thing that...
It Is What It Is
How do you deal with stressful situations in a healthy way? Rachel Nielson has a simple, effective way to handle frustration without resorting to negativity.
Worth Fighting For
Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35, this incredible mother raised three girls and left a legacy that will inspire every one of us. You do not want to miss this beautiful tribute, written by one of her daughters.
Creating Highlights
As mothers, we do not need to burn ourselves out with expectations that we will plan outrageously fun and magical activities for our children every single day of their lives...We can thoughtfully and deliberately decide which days are worth a little more time and energy and plan ‘highlight experiences’ for our children to spice up...
The Best Year of My Life?
This year has been good, but it has also been challenging. Then a friend of mine recently wrote on Facebook that this has been "the best year of [her] life, hands down." I thought about her sentiment and wondered if I could echo it. I wasn't sure that I could.
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