It seems that there is an ever-increasing "occurrence" of boredom among children and teenagers. I am sure that historically, there has always been boredom to some degree, resulting in an array of social problems, and I also admit remembering some boredom in my own childhood, however, it seems as though the problem is worse than ever. And it bothers me. In an era filled like never before … [Read more...]
Maintaining Focus: Insight into Each of Our Children’s Lives
May 6, 2010 by — Leave a Comment
I am completely and utterly exhausted. Day 8 of non-stop aggressive, high fever with three small children is draining on a mama. It's not so much the physical endurance of the 24 hour monitoring of temps, administering of meds, applying the cold cloth, the dispensing of fluids, the getting of popsicles, the giving of baths, the cleaning up of vomit, the cuddling, holding and comforting, or … [Read more...]
Only Human
April 30, 2010 by — 1 Comment
Levi developed a high fever overnight and woke up feeling terrible Thursday morning. As a mother all-too-experienced with fever in children, I normally don't make a big deal out of it. After all, it is a God-given defense to rid our bodies of illness. But this was different. When he woke up with the 103.4, it was somewhat out-of-the-blue and he felt absolutely terrible. When we … [Read more...]
Be It Ever So Humble
April 21, 2010 by — 2 Comments
If we would have a true home, we must guard well our thoughts and actions. A single bitter word may disquiet the home for a whole day; but, like unexpected flowers which spring up along our path full of freshness, fragrance, and beauty, so do kind words and gentle acts and sweet disposition make glad the home where peace and blessing dwell No matter how humble the abode, if it be … [Read more...]
The Importance of Slowing the Pace: Energy Conservation for Mothers
April 7, 2010 by — Leave a Comment
It's not rocket science, the fact that an actual marathon runner slows their pace and adjusts their speed to conserve energy in order to be able to complete their race. Why would it be any different for a mother? Sometimes motherhood is so much harder than at other times. I find that for me personally, winters are my roughest season. It never fails that just in time to coincide with … [Read more...]
If Laughter is the Best Medicine, Then I’ll Need to Find the Humor
March 31, 2010 by — 2 Comments
Some days people might think it's really funny that Drew puts on five pairs of clean underwear. I don't laugh, most of the time. I just think of the extra laundry and how he must have destroyed his underwear drawer. Some might find it comical the way Hayden makes jokes or asks if we can walk on Uranus when he's supposed to actually be doing his multiplication facts. I mostly pull my hair … [Read more...]
I Have an Agenda
March 2, 2010 by — 1 Comment
Thank you George Barna, for taking your question, my question, to thousands of successful parents and determining WHY and HOW they were able to raise children who grew up to love God, who were, in essence, spiritual champions. If there is anything in this world that I am passionate about, it is THIS: RAISING OUR CHILDREN TO LOVE GOD WITH ALL THEIR HEARTS, MINDS, SOULS, AND STRENGTH. It's a … [Read more...]
Noise
February 26, 2010 by — Leave a Comment
It seems it always goes that way. I get a five minute window to sit down, think, write, read or pray, and my time is interrupted by noise. I often ask myself how it is that, as a writer, I have been challenged by such irony. In my moments stolen away, captured in the quiet of morning, in an afternoon breeze, or when the house is settled for the night, I listen. 1 Kings 19: 11 The LORD said, "Go … [Read more...]
The Trouble with Disobedience
February 15, 2010 by — Leave a Comment
Ugh!!! My three year old comes charging down the stairs with two small toy baskets in hand. He knows he's not supposed to, but I remind him, "no, take the toys back upstairs! You're not allowed to bring them downstairs! That's the rule." (My rule is not the point here, but an illustration of why obedience is necessary in order to live our lives in freedom.) So the … [Read more...]
Story from a boy and his mom
February 15, 2010 by — 1 Comment
April 04, 2008 I picked them up from school as usual, and on the one minute car ride home, this was the conversation with my eldest son. "Mom, since I ripped a hole in these jeans, can I just go ahead and cut them and make them into shorts??" "We’ll see," was my response, as I imagined my son with a pair of scissors sharp enough to do the job. "Come on Mom, please???? … [Read more...]
