One night last week another woman and I sat side by side placing orders in the photo department of Walgreens. I was hurrying to place an order for canvas prints from my phone so that I could take advantage of a 60% off offer. My neighbor was using the photo kiosk to print two 4 x 6 prints. Most ... View Post
Do You Worry That You Are Not Covering It All?
I love to look up on a clear night and see the billions of stars shining overhead. They teach a beautiful lesson that every homeschooling mama needs to take to heart. Do you ever worry that you are not covering it all? Please remember, Mama, that there is no teacher or school or other kind of ... View Post
Don’t Quit! Don’t Give Up!
I know homeschooling is demanding. I know you get tired. I know you worry about high school credits. But, Mama, don't quit and don't give up. Let me tell you one reason why. I sat down at my desk earlier than usual yesterday. I thought about beginning today's post, but decided instead to wait and ... View Post
What is a heroine? Look in the mirror.
I recently recorded a video to tell you how I feel about you. I hope it's a blessing. You can watch it here. Through the years, I have reminded you several times that you are a heroine. That is the main message of the video. I know how I define heroine, but I decided yesterday to see how Merriam ... View Post
All People’s Dad
Members of our church have been picking up a ten-year-old girl and bringing her to church since she was around six months old. I'll call her Sophia. It has been a joy to see the evidence of what Sophia has taken in during these ten years. Last night our daughter drew my attention to something Sophia ... View Post
The World Keeps Telling Us
The world keeps telling us: Buy this! Watch this! Eat this! Drink this! Try this! Do this! Listen to this! Look at this! Look like this! Go there! Come here! The world tells us those things over and over and over again and it is certainly shouting them to our ... View Post