raising the next generation

  • Merry and Bright
    Yesterday was the first day of December. We started the month with a beautiful dusting of snow and lights shining bright on our tree and front porch. I was struggling to find the excitement of the season last year because my husband was working out of town and I was unsure if he would home… Read more: Merry and Bright
  • Calling all mama and papa bears
    I have been struggling this past week how to bring up my kids in this world. I have been shaken by all the evil that has seemed to explode since last week. Questions have been swirling and consuming my heart and mind. How do I encourage my kids to be respectful to those who they… Read more: Calling all mama and papa bears
  • Two weeks down, More Grace to Come
    This week was a doozey. We started homeschooling on the 2nd and got through our first 5 lessons of the year. The first week went pretty well, this week though it has been like wrangling monkeys…quite literally. We were home and steady. This week, we have a lot of transition.  We have our first Co-Op… Read more: Two weeks down, More Grace to Come
  • God’s way are eternal
    Today was a day I pray I and my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ will not forget. Charlie Kirk – a brother in Christ, a champion for God’s standard, a husband and father was killed. Evil is so present at these times. But I challenge you who believe in Jesus to not lose heart.… Read more: God’s way are eternal
  • Making a Lasting Bond
    Mom’s of multiples where are you at? Are you like me, where you want your kids to grow up and be best friends? Do you want your kids to have a lasting bond? While I have littles now, I have learned from other moms of many and my parents. One thing that has worked and… Read more: Making a Lasting Bond