Over the years I have learned that a regular daily routine is necessary. I know that it lays a firm foundation for a healthy, successful lifestyle. The unfortunate thing is that when I have intermittent appointments, holidays, vacation etc. it is very easy for me to step away from it. As I consider my goalsContinue reading “Back to the Basics”
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Our Children and Their Children
I am in awe, even speechless at the joy that I feel when I am able to engage my children with their children. It takes me back to the days when I was nursing, cuddling, training, encouraging, disciplining etc. our children. During this season I could not fathom what the future would hold for themContinue reading “Our Children and Their Children”
I Talk to Him
Playing so many roles can be a daunting task. Though I enjoy being a wife, a stay a home-homeschool mom and a mompreneur, it takes a lot out of me as a person. Mentally, emotionally and spiritually I become depleted. When I am drained, I can become less enthusiastic, irritable and impatient. I even findContinue reading “I Talk to Him”
United
Being united, living harmoniously with Walter was a desire that has become a commitment for me. I once looked at other couples in awe of their display of love, laughter and intimacy. It was all that I desired in our marriage. As I admired theses occasions I prayed, often times in disappointment and frustration untoContinue reading “United”
Woman YOU Are Important!
Being a woman avails you to many relational roles…sister, friend, wife, mother, grandmother etc. in each of these roles you are one of great influence. To so many, women are the key to sustainable development and quality of life. Women are important! It is pertinent for us to be self aware, to be honest aboutContinue reading “Woman YOU Are Important!”
I’m His Mom
I’m a woman over fifty, a mother of 10 children and a Mawmaw to nine grandchildren, but to our tenth child, I am just “Mom”. This weekend, he and I were invited to a costume party for kids and their mom. Costume party? I was feeling like I’ve participated in holiday parties with children forContinue reading “I’m His Mom”
Homeschooling High School
This is my 25th year of homeschooling our 10 children and if you were to ask me what age is most important for me to homeschool I would still say I would certainly homeschool high school. It is very important for me to give our children guidance, wisdom, affirmation and encouragement during that season ofContinue reading “Homeschooling High School”
The Gift of Life
I spent all last week celebrating my birthday. Yes, an entire week. It is now a tradition that I do each year. I’ve been using my love of Fall as my theme and I take time each day to indulge in something that “I” enjoy about the season, in this season of my life. AsContinue reading “The Gift of Life”
It’s a Tradition!
Sunday dinner is a tradition at our home. Actually it is one of my favorite traditions! We have always enjoyed a meal together as a family on Sunday. It’s something I told our children they could look forward to even when they were grown. Each week our home is open for our children and theirContinue reading “It’s a Tradition!”
He Gives Them Flowers Too!
It is said that flowers can make you happy by triggering your happy brain chemicals and that they can stimulate a sense of pride and excitement. Flowers symbolize some of the deepest feelings… purity and passion, love and life, honour and happiness. I love flowers! My husband has been giving me flowers since the beginningContinue reading “He Gives Them Flowers Too!”
Fruit of Her Hand 