Yesterday, we meandered through the hills while walking in a nearby wildlife area. My children laughed as they tromped over logs, looking for the trail markers which guided our path. I felt refreshed, trying to get over a bit of disappointment from earlier in the day. Our "first choice" walking trail had been closed due … Continue reading What a Treasure!
Tag: encouragement for moms
What Makes a Good Mom? Repost
Good evening ladies! I'm knee deep in newborn care at the moment, and a sickness has unfortunately taken over our house. I definitely would appreciate your prayers. I hope to write a few new articles soon, but in the meantime I would like to share an article called What Makes a Good Mom? which encouraged … Continue reading What Makes a Good Mom? Repost
Why I Like Attachment Parenting
Ladies, I'm knee deep in newborn care at the moment. My days are filled with making sure our newest guy's needs are met, and it is a blessing to do so! Related: Our Ninth Child's Birth Story My parenting philosophy has changed throughout the years. Starting with our sixth child, my care philosophy changed to … Continue reading Why I Like Attachment Parenting
Having Babies is Normal
While at the obstetrician's office, I needed to have my blood drawn last week. The technician was a sweet older lady who was absolutely floored when she asked how many children I had. It usually goes something like this... "So, I this your first?" "No, it's my ninth." Jaw proceeds to drop to floor. She … Continue reading Having Babies is Normal
Sacrifice During Our Debt Free Journey and Ideas to Help Moms Stay at Home with Their Children
A couple of days ago, I wrote an article about how we can afford to be stay at home moms. In this post, I mentioned that our family has paid off over $260,000 worth of debt within the last three years and have received just a tad of push back. Because of this large amount … Continue reading Sacrifice During Our Debt Free Journey and Ideas to Help Moms Stay at Home with Their Children
We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
This week, I turned down an invitation and I felt kind of guilty doing so. The invitation was a really sweet gesture involving a couple of my children. I turned it down because I knew my pregnant self was tired, and our days have been full with Daddy time over the weekend. And still, I … Continue reading We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
Living Simply and Intentionally This December
Hello, friends! It has been a minute. I have been concentrating on accomplishing a few 2018 goals before the year ends, and have been busy! What a blessed year it has been. It has been a year of growth for me, for sure. I've grown closer to the Father as I've learned more and more … Continue reading Living Simply and Intentionally This December
Each Day is a Gift, Mamas || Vlog
Hello, ladies! I just wanted to pop in and share that I just posted a new vlog on my mainly neglected YouTube channel. It goes along with one of my latest posts, Each Day is a Gift. I hope everyone is having a lovely day serving their families! https://youtu.be/vBoHYbl_dlg