Large Family Raising Fruit John 15:5
I have gone back & forth about how much to share. I do NOT want to be constantly complaining. But over & over I just keep feeling that it’s a story that needs to be told. I’m learning to be an advocate for myself. It’s …
When I feel I need a pick me up, there a few songs I pull out & listen to. These songs encourage me & draw me closer to God. I hope they encourage you today also (or whenever you need to listen to them!) 🙂 …
“Mom, I’m loading! Why am I loading?” (Emma was watching me work on her birthday blog post & the picture of her had a “loading circle”) Emma to Ellie: “I dropped a ‘roller’ (a die) down there – can you get it for me? Lizzy: …
Sometimes we all can use a fresh perspective on things. And since I publicly vented yesterday (& a lot recently, I know!), I want to publicly encourage today. I LOVE smiley faces. They make me happy, speak my love language, make me smile & are …
Yesterday didn’t go quite as planned. I had a Dr appt in Rockford in the morning with a functional Doctor, trying to get to the bottom of what’s been going on with my health the past month+. (I know I owe a post on what’s …
For as long as I can remember, we have tried to give trash men, mail carriers, UPS/FedEx drivers, etc. gifts at Christmas time. And I think that’s great, & important. However, we also want to encourage our kids to find ways to bless others all …
We have recently discovered & are enjoying watching a YouTube series called “C.S. Lewis Doodle”. We have been reading Mere Christianity together the past few months. It’s good, but meaty, so we chew on a bit at a time. These videos are really engaging & …
We are, once again, in that season of trying to do school while also keeping up with a toddler, which is a full time job of it’s own! It’s causing me to pull out all the old tricks. So, I wanted to share a few …
You may notice some items on the menu that were on the last 2-week meal plan. Sometimes for one reason or another we have a last minute change of plans, so we’ll carry the meal over to the next 2 weeks. Sunday 11/10 – Roast …