Homeschooling in the early years was a joy for me. Not easy, mind you, but I loved it. I loved planning unit studies around every subject that tickled our fancies. I loved finding a craft to match every book we read. I loved teaching my children their letters, letter sounds and starting to blend letters into words. Magical. In my former life I taught kindergarten, so it makes sense that all these early years of homeschooling were where I felt comfortable and even confident. Now, I did ... Read More about Homeschooling: It Isn’t About Me
Summer Slow…
How is your summer going, friends? I can't believe June is almost over! Now that we are mostly settled into our new home I am enjoying days at the pool with my kids, reading on my new front porch, making plans for fall and just ENJOYING this summer!! I mentioned earlier this summer that I was taking some time off in June and as it stands now, I'm continuing that break for a little longer. :) I just wanted to pop in here, say HI and give y'all a heads up about what is coming your way! Books ... Read More about Summer Slow…
Praying For Your Enemies: 31 Verses to Bless Them
So thankful for my friend, Debbie, who blogs at The Architect and The Artist, for sharing this post and these verses for us to pray over our enemies! I think you are going to LOVE this post, Debbie is such a kindred spirit and I love her heart in wanting to bless those that have hurt her. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 6:27-28 It started with a fight: first among people ... Read More about Praying For Your Enemies: 31 Verses to Bless Them
Summer Reader Survey!
Hi, friends! As I am taking some time off from writing here at the blog, I am prayerfully considering al lot of things regarding well everything! ha! UPDATE: It seems that I have worded things badly according to some of the comments I'm receiving. :) First of all - if you haven't been around long, last year we did NOT homeschool, our kids were in private school for the first time. The only reason I am considering homeschooling again is because I'm wondering if that is best, not ... Read More about Summer Reader Survey!
Thoughts on Finding Joy…
{my new front porch. lots of simple moments of joy found here.} It's been a stressful few months around here. We put our house on the market in late February. We fixed a gazillion things with the house. Lots of money spent, lots of hours spent. We got an offer. We found the house of our dreams. We got contracts on both homes. Easter Sunday, the sellers of the home we loved decided not to sell. Heartbreak. Freak out about finding another home before closing on current house. Look at more houses ... Read More about Thoughts on Finding Joy…
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