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Daughter Texts Mom “I’ll Be Home Soon” from Burger King Bathroom—20 Minutes Later, Her Worst Nightmare Comes True

"She's my only daughter, my best friend. She was supposed to start her new job today, now she's on life support.”

To the Stranger Who Gave My 3-Year-Old a Bracelet in the McDonald’s Bathroom

"You heard me tell her we had a long drive home and she needed to use the potty. You heard her tell me she was scared the toilet would flush while she was sitting on it."

Daughter’s “Pootergirl” Costume for Picture Day Goes Viral After She Rejects Dad’s Outfit Choices

"She walked up, looked over each of her choices, turned and said ‘POOTERGIRL!’ and well…I couldn’t argue with that answer...”

Katie Deckert

Katie Deckert is a follower of Christ, wife, and mom of two. She is passionate about helping Christian women fight isolation and loneliness through building real community. You can find her ever-growing set of resources to help you build community and practice hospitality at hospitablehomemaker.com or connect with her on Facebook.

Dear Kids, Your Mommy Is a Failure

I don’t want you to see me making excuses for my sins. I want you to see me acknowledging them so that I can model a life of repentance before you.