Heather
Heather has called the Fort Worth area home since 1995, after growing up as an Army brat and preacher's kid. She's married to her college sweetheart, Chris (Sic' Em Bears!). Their kids include Collin (1999) and his wife Elizabeth (1999), Cooper (2001), and Caris (2004). Heather is the co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, The Adoptee Collective, which offers lifetime adoptee support and post adoption resources, as well as pre-adoption education. Heather is also a TBRI® Practitioner. Heather has authored and published multiple books and she finds joy in using her gifts, time, and energy toward her life goal to finish empty.
Once Upon a Time, Before Social Media
I know technology has given you many advantages, but I long for you to be able to enjoy your babies without the weight of a watching world.
The Glory of Old and Lasting Love
As the years go by and the feelings settle in, I’ve found contentment in the familiarity and stability born from the mundane that comes after the sparks fly.
The Strangeness of the Emptying Nest
I can despise being an emptying nester and being in this unchartered territory, spoken about only in hushed whispers, or I can stake my claim in this season and relish all the moments that led to this and every tiny win I experience here.
Don’t Fear the Teen Years
If I had believed the hype, I might’ve missed the joy of mothering teens. Our mindset and attitude dictate our experience and our kids are intuitive.
Bring on the Boredom {How Embracing Boredom Fosters Ingenuity}
I actually wish I could tell my younger mom self to bring on the boredom and welcome it with open arms. What time gradually revealed to me is that on the other side, through the tantrum or outburst, creativity and imagination were given enough room to find root.
Taming the Paper Beast {Tips for Paper Organization}
Cinderella. Prince Charming. Going paperless. You know -- fairy tales of great imagination and happily-ever-after that aren’t based in reality. I admit that I’m old-school about needing the paper version of some things and, although much of life has gone digital, I think I’m not the only one still trying to tame the paper beast. So, I’ll share a few tricks I’ve learned along the way.
To All the Unseen “Mothers”
If you care for, protect, influence, and invest in children, thank you for being a "mother" in an unconventional way. As you long for children who live right now only in your dreams, your mother’s heart does not go unnoticed. Let’s celebrate the women in our lives who may feel invisible this Mother’s Day.