I grew up in a safe and wonderful environment. I had (and still have) parents who love me, and care for me dearly. I never experienced any repercussions of drug, alcohol, sexual or verbal abuse. -I was never a foster child.- That doesn't mean I didn't experience hurt, or loneliness or even horrible habits, but… Continue reading New Eyes
Grace For The Homeschool Mom
Grace For The Homeschool Mom - Actually, Grace for ALL Moms Really I'm a pretty orderly person. I love lists, I get excited about schedules, and having things in order for my large family puts a huge smile on my face - I'm not kidding, I literally feel like my heart is smiling! But let's… Continue reading Grace For The Homeschool Mom
Do not neglect
There was a time over twelve years ago that I cried out to God for just one baby. That crying out lasted four long years, (in other words, infertility is horrible!) Everything seems to take longer while you are waiting for something, especially something like a precious human. We all have trouble waiting for things… Continue reading Do not neglect
The Messy, The Awkward and The Beautiful of Foster Care
I have to tell you ...... I have never sweat so much in my life, until I entered the foster care world. There, I said it. But I'm just being real with everyone. With foster parenting, certain appointments get me nervous, some phone calls make me gulp and most meetings on the most part make… Continue reading The Messy, The Awkward and The Beautiful of Foster Care
True Rest
I'm pretty sure that in the last few months I am averaging only 1-3 hours of sleep a night right now, if that. (Sigh....) Five children, one teething baby. The nights aren't exactly my favourite right now. Please say I'm not alone! For some people this is OK, it's normal to not have a lot… Continue reading True Rest
Feelings VS. Faith
CONFESSION....... I sometimes (.....well almost always) let my feelings lead the way. There is a whole lot of emotions that come with foster care. The thought of the unknown is a huge one! After a few meetings these past weeks and multiple phone calls, I was left with that empty and helpless feeling of really… Continue reading Feelings VS. Faith
Why We Homeschool
Have you ever been so scared to start something, that you simply just didn't do it? Well, there's another path we journey on everyday, that's very dear to my heart. We've walked this path for eight years now, and it has truly been one of the best decisions we have made. Was is scary? .....… Continue reading Why We Homeschool
A Reason For Your Journey
Throughout my life, I've often wondered and asked a lot of WHY'S. Why am I going through this? ∗ Why am I doing that? ∗ Why did I get here? ∗ Why is this happening to me?. Don't we tend to do this?..... something goes very wrong, your life isn't what you expected it to be, or… Continue reading A Reason For Your Journey
Dad….. On the journey
Please enjoy this great post by my husband! He will be popping on here regularly every month, so stay tuned! Do men who love kids go around talking about how much they love kids? ... Probably not. That’s probably creepy. Not like that time I sported a bad moustache, aviator sun glasses and a t-shirt… Continue reading Dad….. On the journey
Words From This First Time Foster Mama!
Monday Mom Thoughts It was such a beautiful weekend over here in our neck of the woods, and as I was playing and snuggling with our little baby boy out in the lovely sunshine, I thought I'd update you all on how things are going. If I knew almost 4 months ago the impact this… Continue reading Words From This First Time Foster Mama!
