I’ve been pondering lately how very, very blessed I am. I wake up, every day, to the life that I always wanted to have. A…
Winter Thoughts
Normally, I’m not a huge fan of winter. I’m an autumn person, a lover of leaves and golden light and the beginning of a chill…
A Birthday
Simon turned six on Boxing Day. With some kids, their birthdays seem like a relief— their chronological age finally agreeing with their precocious little spirits.…
Christmas Day
Christmas Day was quiet here. Quiet, but full.
A Day’s Work
Earlier this fall, Mondays were my crazy-making day. They were the days I felt least productive, the most stretched, and the hardest pressed to home…
Distractions
Links may direct to affiliate sites. Purchases made through these links support our family’s work in spreading the Gospel to unreached areas. I’ve been prepping…
I Have a Funny Feeling I’ve Been Here Before
The weekend started with me saying goodbye to my husband and one of my sons as they headed out the door for a college visit. Yes, we…
Not Always Sunshine
Homeschooling has felt hectic this year. It’s not just the outside stuff, though I know that doesn’t help. Most of the crazy this year, though, is…
Homeschooling Like Sunflowers
Dear homeschooling families, For three years, my wife has planted sunflowers with the hope of watching them grow into a sunflower house for the children. …
As You Go
I remember well the day you were born. Maybe it’s unusual, but at each moment when I’ve received a child into my arms to nurture…