Sometimes, when the house is quiet, if I concentrate really hard, I can still hear my Dad’s voice. I can recall how his voice sounded as he said some of his “famous” (not original) sayings. “You can’t hoot with the owls at night and soar with the eagles at dawn”, he’d say. “Better to have …
I’m so blessed to be at home with my children each and everyday. I get to see their smiles, hear their stories and watch their antics all day. Yes, some days, I would love for Calgon to take me away, but most of the time, I am truly grateful to be have this calling. I …
It is a beautiful day here! 61 degrees, clear, sunny skies and a slight breeze. It’s also Valentine’s Day! (Bet you weren’t aware of that! haha!) It’s simply too beautiful to be stuck inside all day staring at our school work – even though we try to keep school fun around here, it can’t compete …
Often during the hustle and bustle of life, I fail to really notice the special moments that I get to witness as a stay at home mom. Yes, sometimes I even catch myself wishing that I could be “out in the world, making some money, seeing grownups and making a name for myself”. Then, moments …
A few weeks ago, two of my kiddos decided to make a “bed” for Matthew. They were so happy when Matthew cooperated in their little game. 🙂 They came to me, pushing Matthew, chiming together “It’s baby Moses! It’s baby Moses!” and giggling. I snapped a couple of pictures, but they weren’t very good. Still, …
No matter how sick or tired I may feel on any given day, nothing brightens my day more than my children. They all are so unique and talented. They are all joyful children. They each one possess different talents, but all share the ability to communicate well. I suppose I am biased, what mother isn’t? …
I love to read. I love classic literature the most, I suppose. I enjoy reading books by authors like Twain, Bronte, Montgomery, and Dickens. I also enjoy classic poetry. My daughter is memorizing the following poem by Longfellow. I get misty eyed almost every time we recite it. I know it’s silly. I cry pretty …
In my husband’s Wednesday evening sermon, he made a statement in passing that I needed. It wasn’t the actual topic of his message, but it really hit home with me.The statement he made was “We need to forget the past. We need to close the door to the past and lock it, and never open …
I apologize for waiting until the eleventh hour, or actually the 23rd hour, to post today. I promised you four faithful readers that I would post today, and I MUST keep my word. I have been busy Christmas shopping all day, and believe me, it has absolutely finished me. What little energy and strength I …
Four years ago today, my Dad and “partner”, Ron Courtney, went home to be with the Lord. I remember thinking after his death that the purpose for which he had lived his life was now a reality. It was no longer something he lived for, but something he had lived for. I remember seeing his …
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