Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
As instruments of God, we are each designed with divine purpose. But that's not always easy to remember. Somehow, on hard days, we forget. Frustrated with our children, we raise our voice. Stressed out and craving sugar, we eat another brownie. All the children get sick, we become overwhelmed with worry and fear. And somewhere along the way, we surrender ourselves to anger. To … [Read more...]
In some ways, having many children now seems easier than when we had only two or three. I imagine that it could be because the older children are able to help some. Or it could be due to the fact that I'm more relaxed about some things, or that I have a bit more knowledge than I used to have in those early days of parenting. Maybe it seems easier some days with eight than it did with two … [Read more...]
By Guest Writer Rachel at Running Rachel Growing up we learn that many bad words have four letters. As a mom, I spend a lot of time making sure that my children do not use those words (or my husband for that matter). I want to share with you a bad word that one might not consider "bad". It is the word and action FAST. Society today is obsessed with being quick and efficient. The … [Read more...]
By Guest Writer Sarah at Mama Sweet Pea My life is busy. I am a typical home school mom with 7 children. (If there ever was such a thing.) My husband and I have always wanted to be obedient to God's will for our lives. We were obedient with allowing him to decide the size of our family. We were obedient to home school. We really thought we had things figured out. Then when my … [Read more...]
By Contributing Writer Candace at Sacred Mommyhood So what exactly constitutes healthy eating? I realize that we will all define healthy eating a bit differently. Some may define it as homemade meals rather than fast food or convenience meals, and some may define eating healthy as an all raw and organic diet. Whatever your definition is, there are always ways to squeeze more healthful … [Read more...]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d51U1WLGp5g&feature=youtube_gdata_player Last week, we packed our entire family into the big, white van, and in the pouring rain, made a short drive to a school where our two oldest boys may attend next year. It's a school we've known and loved for many years. It's the school where our oldest son went for Kindergarten through third grade - a private … [Read more...]
image credit We don't think about how much we need time, as moms. We don't think about it because we're too busy living, too busy planning, too busy dreaming, too busy worrying....and all those other things that moms do. And we rarely stop and think....or let alone, have the conversation.....that moms sometimes need to reflect on the fact that there's a season for everything. There is a … [Read more...]
Last week, the topic was strength. Moms definitely need strength to keep up the pace of the marathon of motherhood. They need strength to face each new day, and they need courage, too. They need strength to carry on, and they need courage to face the future. The Old Testament is packed full of Scriptures of the Lord telling people to "be strong and courageous." To have no fear. To not … [Read more...]
Some days it takes more strength than others to be a mom. And moms need strength of all kinds. For sure, physical strength, for the lifting and carrying of little ones. For the helping of teenage boys with broken legs from football injuries into the van. For doing three loads of dishes a day, in spite of an enormous belly that is putting extra strain on a mama's back. And moms need … [Read more...]
How could she have known? How could Mary have had any idea what was being entrusted to her? How could she have had any peace, not knowing what the future held? Not understanding the situation thoroughly. Not knowing what she was going to go through. A baby does change everything. A turbulent pregnancy, a hard labor, and sometimes a painful delivery later, a baby is placed on a … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom of eight boys, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood. It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
