Fruitofherhand

I Was Living Distracted

I spent this summer growing and learning about ME. I committed myself to living self aware, that is to be more conscious of my actions and reactions to my life situations and circumstances and even my daily routines. One of the things that was revealed to me is that I was living a distracted life.Continue reading “I Was Living Distracted”

When Divorce Is Not An Option

I married until death do us part. The covenant I made was not just unto Walter only, but also unto the Lord and that keeps me committed to our relationship. I continue each day to seek God regarding our marriage and to trust Him to speak to each of our hearts about the other. WalterContinue reading “When Divorce Is Not An Option”

And Then There Was Three

August was busy as usual at the Bowie home. One of the things we did last month was to move yet another one of our children to their college dorm for freshman year. For me this is always bittersweet as I am excited for them to embrace their own journey including their career path, allContinue reading “And Then There Was Three”

Football Mom

Football season is going to look a bit different this year and I am ready for it! This will be the first season in fifteen years that we will not have a son playing high school or college football. Oh, but there will certainly be a few of them on the field and this footballContinue reading “Football Mom”

Our Weekly Date…At Home

Walter and I have had a date on Thursday for over twenty-three years. When we first started having our weekly dates we would get a sitter for our children, get dressed and go out to eat. For us that became an unnerving task. I remember that by the time we would be able to headContinue reading “Our Weekly Date…At Home”

We Did It!

Preparation for this school year was a task. Since it will be just the four of us this year I decided to make our homeschool room a bit more quaint. We found a nice, solid wood table that someone was giving away on Facebook Marketplace. Yes, we will take it, thank you! With a littleContinue reading “We Did It!”

So Glad They Don’t Belong To Us!

While preparing my heart and mind for this homeschool year I was truly overwhelmed with gratitude. I am so grateful that our children do not belong to us! They are God’s children. He was so gracious to choose us to parent them. What a privilege and an honor! He entrusted each one of them toContinue reading “So Glad They Don’t Belong To Us!”

Keeping a Promise to Myself

Whew! I don’t know about you, but for me keeping promises to myself can be a daunting task, but it is so worth the struggle. I say struggle because there are so many obstacles good and not so good that can distract and or draw me away from that which I told myself I wouldContinue reading “Keeping a Promise to Myself”

I CAN because HE IS my God!

Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not to your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and he shall direct thy path.I am a sinner saved by grace, called to a purpose I am incapable of fulfilling…but God. At the end of each year usually between Christmas and NewContinue reading “I CAN because HE IS my God!”

Giving God Our Best

It’s a New Year…an opportunity for a refreshed and renewed heart in Him. This is what we each are offered. The beginning of a new year can give a glimpse of hope and a bit of aspiration. Don’t let this occasion pass by, embrace it and get back on the road that God has forContinue reading “Giving God Our Best”