Home Sweet Home

We are so grateful to be home!  The journey back home has been very long.  Along the way there have been losses, disappointments, confusion, frustration and sadness.  There has also been much joy, peace, grace, growth, sweet fellowship and love.  Through it all God has been apparrent to me.  He has ministered to my heartContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”

Baby Bowie #11…A Test Of Our Faith

It\’s been one week since I had my first visit to the doctor for \”Baby Bowie #11\” and though my hcg levels are low there has still been no sign of miscarriage.  I am grateful for my faith in God!  Last week when I first heard of the possibility of a miscarriage I was notContinue reading “Baby Bowie #11…A Test Of Our Faith”

God is Faithful to Bring it to Past

Beds for Bowies Walk-a-thon was truly a success!  Let me explain what I mean by \”success\”.  God\’s will was done; He did what he set out to do…provide!.   When I prayed about our bedding situation God answered me with wisdom and instruction.  He gave it to me piece…by piece.  Please know that this wasContinue reading “God is Faithful to Bring it to Past”

The Power of Prayer

Many of you have been praying for us and the rebuilding of our home.  I am praising the Lord; currently our home is under construction.  Yes, work is being done!  The foundation has been repaired and the new foundation for the expansion is built.  Last week they starting framing, yeah!  Prayer changes things.  When theContinue reading “The Power of Prayer”

All Things Are Possible With God

My plan, as a young adult was to have 2 children and then I accepted Jesus as my personal saviour and Lord.  Twenty-two years and ten children later, I am amazed that I am the mother of so many \”wonderfully made\” people.  Though they are all Bowies, they are obviously individuals, created in His image,Continue reading “All Things Are Possible With God”

We Are Overcomers

The good news of the construction being back in process comes with the revelation of  some \”shifting\” that has happen to our home, another bump in the road.  Obviously, the repair of the foundation of our home was not an option.  It was very necessary and very costly.  Unfortunately, the insurance company will not coverContinue reading “We Are Overcomers”

His Plan, My Desire….His Blessing, My Reality

A few weeks ago, as I considered the fact that our Summer was going to be spent in the temporary home and that it was my responsibility to present this to my family with joy and zeal.  My heart was heavy; I just couldn\’t see it.  The backyard is spacious, yet, it is void ofContinue reading “His Plan, My Desire….His Blessing, My Reality”

Grateful to God and His People

We are so grateful for the kindness of others!  The love of God has been displayed to us over and over by His people.  It is not by coincidence that when we humble ourselves and let others know we have a need or a desire it is given us and often times the blessing isContinue reading “Grateful to God and His People”

Spring Is Certainly Here…A Time To Plant

It’s Spring and I am excited! As a homeschool mom, when Spring begins, I see it as a season of opportunity; a time to start a fresh and a new, a time to reevaluate myself and my children and a time to enjoy “my man”.  I look forward to spontaneous games with the children, FriendsContinue reading “Spring Is Certainly Here…A Time To Plant”

Thank the Lord for Thursdays!

I am sitting here on Friday afternoon thanking God for the date I had with my husband last night…dinner by candle light! I can not say that our marriage has been without frustrations and disappointments nor can I say that there haven\’t been times when I have wanted to give up.  What I can sayContinue reading “Thank the Lord for Thursdays!”