We were challenged nearly two years ago by Neil Campbell, from Family Foundations, to start doing a family altar. It's become a treasured part of our week and something that has been sewn into our family tapestry. I think it's incredibly important to work on a family culture, and have those anchor points to our … Continue reading Family Altar- A “How To”
Home Educating- Reasons Not To, Debunked
I've been trying to write this for weeks, and something just keeps coming up! What a crazy three months we've been trying to fit into one here. Anyways. I asked on the facebook page a little while back for some obstacles to keeping your kids home instead of sending them away each day. While the … Continue reading Home Educating- Reasons Not To, Debunked
Two Small Coins Worth of Planning
I'm having a looovely weekend, all alone in a basement suite, with a beautiful garden and deli salads and hot coffee. I've been waiting for this for a while. It's a bit overwhelming, sometimes, training up children. Getting our arrows ready to be launched. Nurturing soon-to-be adults ready to make their mark on a hurting … Continue reading Two Small Coins Worth of Planning
Are You Willing to Run?
Obedience. The word, to me, can have heavy connotations. I think of obedience school, for dogs. Of authoritarian, official, rules that must be followed to be protected from punishment. As someone who follows Jesus, though, it also carries a freedom that others may not understand. It's a covering; a protection from things that would harm … Continue reading Are You Willing to Run?
Being Disappointed
This past weekend our son competed in a baseball tournament. They played so hard. They listened to their coaches; pulled together as a team. They won all the games until the very last, gold medal game. Believe me, if this was a Made for TV movie, they would have won. This was not a normal … Continue reading Being Disappointed
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Tofino Getaway
I was at the grocery store, trying to read my scrawled, haphazard list when he called me. "Hunny, I won." No kidding. I'm getting groceries for your fishing trip tomorrow, when you leave me alone with a newborn and six other children. Yes, you won indeed. "No, I won the grand prize. We're going to … Continue reading Tofino Getaway
Be Known for Showing Up
It's been seven weeks since my baby died. I had him or her close to my heart for seven or eight weeks, so it's just an interesting thought. I wanted to tell everyone a day or two after I found out, but with Christmas coming we thought it would be so much fun to surprise … Continue reading Be Known for Showing Up
Get Ready
Today, the beginning of Advent and the Christmas season, I've been thinking lots about Mary. She was not prepared to be pregnant. She was young, unmarried, and a virgin. She never saw it coming. Now some things in life, you have time to think about; time to decide. Should I volunteer for this … Continue reading Get Ready
When Chaos Meets Autopilot- What to Do When Life Throws Curveballs
There have been a few times in our family journey when I can say things have been so hectic; so crazy; so unbelievably bananas, that I if I listen hard enough I can hear a roar in the back of my head. Now obviously, you don't want to stay in those "life spaces," but sometimes … Continue reading When Chaos Meets Autopilot- What to Do When Life Throws Curveballs
A Garland of Grace 