children Archives - Barbara Meyers

The Color of Nothing Coming Soon Part 4

By Barb Meyers November 24, 2021children, daughters, Mothers, The Color of Nothing, Writing

What I hope for the real life Darla is the same thing I hoped for my fictional Darla. That she'd get out of her own way. That she'd stop giving up on herself. Because inside both of them is something special, and I want to see them both succeed.

Sunday Morning Musings: Me: God, please help me God: I’m trying, but you’re not listening.

By Barb Meyers December 6, 2020children, God, Inspiration, parents, Prayer

Even when we say, “Oh, God” or “Oh, my God” or plain old “God!” it’s a prayer of sorts. Whether we’re sharing grief, frustration, or joy, God hears us.

The Mother You Need, The Mother You Want To Be

By Barb Meyers May 12, 2019children, daughters, Family, Mothers, Uncategorized

I know now parenting is not easy. As a child I didn’t understand my parents were who they were. Human beings with flaws and hopes and dreams and disappointments and baggage.

A Daughter's Reflections on Mother's Day

By gballwvo May 10, 2015children, Mothers, parents

“Children are not things to be molded but rather people to be unfolded.” I open the box of goodies my daughter has sent me for Mother’s Day and delight in…