Hey Mama, Do you want to know what the Lord sees that we do not (yet)? He sees the big picture. He sees the reason behind what feels like sheer madness. He sees the reward which comes after the injustices. He sees the growth amidst the pain—and He sees the light around the next
Every now and then our kiddos get out of sorts. They forget every single ounce of character training and they rebel against our rules. It’s never a pretty sight, let me tell you. As parents, it is our job to train and correct them. When they choose to forget what we have taught them
Ever since becoming a mom, my constant mood is some form of tired. Drained, spent, exhausted; these are just some of the words I use when asked, “How are you?” Then when we decided to homeschool five years ago, my energy levels seemed to plummet even further. I simply assumed it was a product
There is something that happens when people are introduced to their own fragile mortality. I, myself, have had to deal with life and death matters more than once. A few weeks ago, the fragility of life was no more evident than after the passing of a long-time friend. She was a beautiful soul. She
Do you ever feel like you are up against a wall with one of your children? I do, sometimes. There are days when I find that no matter what I do, I cannot read one of my kids. I try to connect with them. I try to cajole, and I even try humor. (OK
In the fall, I wrote this post about my son and how he had finally begun to recognize some words on sight, after three years of phonics instruction. I’ll admit that I thought it would all be smooth sailing from that point on. As it turned out, it wasn’t quite that simple. Despite being
Hey Mama, You’ve heard the saying about how when your kids are little, they step all over your feet, but when they become teens or young adults, they step all over your heart. Heart pain is far, far worse than foot pain. This is because of “the investment.” See, all these years you had
Keeping a healthy diet can be tough when there are tempting treats everywhere we turn. And with 94% of Americans enjoying a snack at least once each day, it’s important to be aware of exactly what we’re feeding our bodies! Eating small amounts of food throughout the day is a crucial part of a
