We tried for a few months. All of a sudden, there was an extra line on the test. It was faint- but very there. I tested again a few days later, and it was much darker. There was life. And then the sickness hit. Like a forceful storm, it covered everything. All-the-things were hard. I … Continue reading He Lived and Is Loved.
A few weeks ago, we sang in church about our weapon being a melody, and fighting our battles with prayer. This was super convicting to me- getting ready for church had NOT gone well. Maybe you know what I mean. We overslept, the whole crew needed baths and showers, nothing got put away the night … Continue reading See The Battle
We were so blessed to go to a couple's home this summer, who are in their next stage of life. Their kids are out of the house, and they are eagerly awaiting grandbabies. They loved on us, and made us feel pretty darn special. I thought it was "all about the kids," until the Mama … Continue reading You’re Doing Great.
I would love to say that "I don't thrive in chaos." That would be such a poetic, positive way to state my problem: I literally can't handle mess, cacophony or tripping over small objects. I turn into Grumpy Mom. This would all be well and fine if I had pretty much any other job. But, … Continue reading Chores- The Key To Smooth Home Management
In the day and age of cell phones, busy schedules and so much on-the-go, old fashioned visiting and having company over has really fallen by the wayside. It wasn't that long ago that days "out" consisted of spending afternoons at the neighbors' or visiting on porches in the summer: now everyone is cocooned in their … Continue reading Hospitality and Children
When putting away the Christmas clutter decorations, I wrote a letter to pack along with them and open next December. I know it will be new again, and I won't remember writing it, because I wrote a grocery list last week and I didn't remember anything on that by the time I get to the … Continue reading A Letter to Myself
It just does. As surely as there's life, there's death. They go hand in hand. I knew I was expecting three days before my period was even due. When you do natural family planning, you kinda know. It was so crazy: I ovulated twice in one month which completely came as a surprise. We were ready … Continue reading Life hurts.
Last year, on our first day of home educating, in first grade, our first child, it was HORRIBLE. It did not go well. I don't remember exactly why, but I remember thinking, they are going to hate school, learning, and it will all be my fault!Cue the circus. After our work was done, I found … Continue reading STEP RIGHT UP! It’s time for the circus!
I'm tired. I have been trying to switch our family over to whole foods, as quietly and calmly as possible. I don't want to hear a lot of whining, complaining or arguing: that's why I don't talk to myself anymore. But as I do this, I am fighting the "rules" that I've been fed for … Continue reading Trans Fats, Conspiracies and Provision
We've all seen the pictures, the taglines, the defiant "I'm Keeping Christ in Christmas." I love facebook for keeping alive the passive aggressive war of semantics, beliefs and agendas. After all, it's your facebook, you can post what you want, right?So, are you? You know, "keeping Christ in Christmas." Let's start a checklist. For me, … Continue reading Happy Holicrazy {Part 2}
A Garland of Grace 