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I am sitting in a coffee shop right now. A few months ago I sat in this exact chair as I met with a young lady. We were talking about how much she loved my son. She told me she could see herself married to him. I could see the sincerity in her eyes, and…

This mom of three boys has a few really important things she wants her future daughter in law to know. This letter is a touching must-read.

Have a new daughter-in-law? These daughter-in-law quotes will warm your heart and welcome her to the family.

Dear Future Daughter-In-Law, It seems silly to think of things like marriage and my son as a father at this point in my life, but if you are reading this, today you are marrying my child. Today, I am not losing a son, I am, in fact, gaining the daughter I never had. As you […]

The birth of my 5th son this past March marked the completion of our family. I do love my boys, but sometimes still dream of what it would be like to have a daughter. A special girl to chat with, to giggle with, to shop & craft with. But, hopefully someday, I’ll have five daughter-in-laws,…

An Open Letter to My Future Daughter In Law. I knew when God gave me that precious little boy, the day would come when I would have to let him go.

Most mothers-in-law want a good relationship with their daughter-in-law. They want to be your friend and want your marriage to flourish. They want to have good relationships with your children. They want you to know that they love you.

What I want my future daughters-in-law to know about their place in our family. I hope they know they are loved and cherished and very, very welcome.

You scare me. Yes. I said it. You scare me. Understand me, I already love you more than I’m able to adequately express. But the power and role you will one day have in my daughter’s life can strike up more fear in my heart than I’ve ever been prepared to deal with. You have...Read More »