The need to reconstruct our home has presented us with an opportunity to expand our home to accommodate our growing (in stature) family. As a homeschooling family of ten, consisting of seven growing boys who are at home most of everyday, we have need of more space in our house. When considering this opportunity,Continue reading “We Walk by Faith”
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Reflecting on His Favor
This has been an emotional couple of weeks for me, personally and I am amazed at the goodness and favor of the Lord. My faith has increased due to the tragedy of this fire; I have sought the Lord in a different way for I was at a loss and didn\’t even know how toContinue reading “Reflecting on His Favor”
His Goodness
There was 54 boxes of textile items gathered from our home after the fire. Though that is not a lot of stuff for a family of eleven, I felt it was a lot for me to embark upon by myself. I remember the day the cleaners came to bring me what I thought would beContinue reading “His Goodness”
Except the Lord Build the House
Many have asked where we are with regards to having our home rebuild, well, it has been through the demolition process where they remove all the damaged and destroyed materials including walls, ceilings, flooring etc. For us, since more than 2/3 of our home was ruined by fire, water and or smoke, the demolition consistedContinue reading “Except the Lord Build the House”
God\’s Provisions…Blessed to be a Blessing!
As a church family we are going through a series called Surviving the Fiscal Cliff. It has been very enlightening for me personally as well as for my family. There have been a few good conversations amongst us regarding self discipline, provisions, gratefulness and humility. I have been encouraged to check myself and correct theContinue reading “God\’s Provisions…Blessed to be a Blessing!”
Quiet Time-The God in Me
I am grateful for my quiet time each morning. Though it is a sacrifice, I get up at 4:45 during the week to spend time with Jesus all by myself; it is then that He speaks to me so clearly. As a home school mom of 8 of our children, I am rarely alone, soContinue reading “Quiet Time-The God in Me”
Friends and Fellowship
Having multiple children has encouraged me to be creative with how to give my children as well as myself opportunities for fellowship with friends in the summer. I am not one to taxi my children around town or farm them out to others, so our home has become the gathering place at least one day,Continue reading “Friends and Fellowship”
Quality Time On A Dime
As I mentioned yesterday, a few weeks ago it was laid on my heart to spend more time with my husband each weekend this summer. It was our normal practice to get dressed up and go out once a month for dinner and a movie. Well, for us once a month is just not oftenContinue reading “Quality Time On A Dime”
He\’s Not Just My Husband…He\’s My Friend
One of the joys of being married to Walter is that he is my friend. Talking, watching television (even sports) or simply spending time in our office together have always been things we\’ve enjoyed doing together. Actually, it really hasn\’t been about the activity, so much as being in each others presence. There are couplesContinue reading “He\’s Not Just My Husband…He\’s My Friend”
Mothering Many With Him
When I answered the Lord\’s call to trust Him with my body, I had no idea that meant I would have multiple children. It was when I became pregnant with our seventh child that I realized I had a lot of children. Recently, we had our tenth child and there is no denying the magnitudeContinue reading “Mothering Many With Him”
Fruit of Her Hand 