September 2012
6 posts
Stand Up
I used to be a coward when it came to standing up to bullies. I would run the other way and become so sick to my stomach with fear and anxiety. Somehow this changed. Maybe it’s been motherhood, dealing with bad co-parenting situations with his ex or maybe I’ve just dealt with enough bullies and can’t take it anymore. No one should have to deal with people who manipulate,...
Sweet 16
This morning I had my weekly weigh in. I managed to shed those two extra pounds this week. There have been a few days where my diet wasn’t ideal, so I’ll take it! I was a little frustrated two hours later after my shower when the scale added three pounds. I’m still claiming the first reading. This week I am going to drink more water and increase my physical activity. Do I...
Our Loss
Staring down at the scale I felt an incredible sense of loss. That is “loss” in a good way. It’s amazing how powerful one number can be. It can make your morning or break it, leaving you discouraged and disgusted with yourself. This morning my number left me feeling encouraged and hopeful. Reaching a total loss of 14lbs in two weeks is a pretty good feat. Next week I hope...
Fragile Life
We often forget just exactly how fragile life is. God gives us no promises of tomorrow. Yet, we go on about our daily lives as if we are invincible. We make choices that we shouldn’t and live our lives carelessly. Perhaps this is, in a way, God’s gift to us. That we can enjoy life on this earth without thought of our eventual demise. Of course, to God our physical end is not a demise at all....
Labor Day
Today began with sharing the wisdom and live of our awesome God with about 25 kids :). Then we spent the rest of the day with family.
I love my family so very much! Today B was cold. I love is when he snuggles up with me to find a blanket of warmth :). Today at church I talked with another mom who is having big problems with her son saying mean, hurtful things to her. I thank the Lord that...
Day Six
This week has NOT been easy. I have had nausea, intestinal issues and tiredness. This weekend I decided to go a little more lax with the diet, but not too much. I felt nausea again today with the zucchini. Not sure what is up with that.
I have lost 12 lbs which puts me under my danger zone. I need to keep going with the small meals and veggies/ fruit.
One more week until phase 2!
August 2012
1 post
Day One
This is day one of my PCOS cleanse. I will go for 14 days then add some whole grain and more meat into my diet. The cleanse will help me to free my body from toxins, sugars and hormones from meats.
I started this cleanse because I have been feeling tired, cloudy minded and swollen. My hope is to give myself a good foundation to maintain a healthier eating style and eventually get back to...
July 2012
3 posts
Family
Family and friends are very important to me. I believe God places us in the lives of others for a reason. We often question how others fit into our lives and how they affect us. What about the other way around? How can we positively affect the lives of those around us? What might seem like a troubled relationship could really be an opportunity to make a difference for someone else. Many...
Chatty Bedtime in my Head...
I can’t breath out of the left side of my nose. Laying down makes it worse. Plus it is hot in our room, so I am sleeping downstairs in the recliner.
I’m sleepy and restless. Lately a full night’s rest is rare and should be treasured like rubies. Someday I’ll sleep well again… Maybe.
I miss my boys already :(. It will be odd waking up without them here. It...
Tween
I do believe that my son has entered the tween portion of his life. Praying that God grants us the wisdom and patience we will need to help him grow into a strong, Godly young man.
June 2012
3 posts
Missed and Loved
I am missing our children. I know soon they will be back home with us. Then we can detox from their week away. I hope N is remembering to be nice to his brother and think about what he does before hand. I hope they are finding some time to practice their multiplication facts. It might not be the most fun thing to do, but it is something they need to learn for school. I want to help them to...
Truth
Honesty, truth, sincere words. I’m finished with hiding me.
The Hope is here...
This earth is full of clutter. Some might call it diversity while others define it as confusion. It can be a defining moment when you stop to consider that other people do not share your beliefs and values. Everyone has their reasons for believing what they do. Still, in this dichotomy of perspectives we all search for hope. Our hearts depend on hope when planning for tomorrow. We hope one...
May 2012
7 posts
Expect...
What are expectations? In public school districts, the expectation can be found in curriculum. In a classroom, the expectations are communicated by the teacher verbally and nonverbally. Students may have expectations of what they will gain from their own school experience. Parents have expectations for their children. They might expect certain behavior at the dinner table or in public. Their...
Love- wise words from our foster class.
Love don’t come in colors… Love is just love :)
My Mom
I am on my way to see my mom for mother’s day. I am so blessed to have one of the best moms. She is very motherly, always worrying about us kids. Sometimes it drives us nuts, but I think that is pretty normal. It is quite common for mom to buy something for us just because. She is thoughtful like that. Momma always puts other people’s needs and wants ahead of her own. I really...
Taking Shape
This is what I want to do in my life right now. I want to take shape with my health, weight, house, spiritual health… My life is always going to be busy. I am not ever going to feel up to cleaning or exercising. I will always be tired. So, I need to just do it. I pray that the Lord will give me strength to get cracking when I get home from dinner. Doggie washed, cage cleaned, laundry...
Life
91 years seems so long. In all of eternity, it is just a blink of an eye. Praying our sweet pawpaw is no longer suffering and in the arms of Jesus.
Jesus...
Love his hate away…
April 2012
22 posts
Braeden
“Hey guys! I know we don’t live in the same house but in this fort we are family!”
I LOVE to watch them play!
A parent’s job is always to consider their children’s best interest over their personal wishes, dreams and self gain. Sometimes this is hard. What’s harder than that is to realize one day that you did your kids wrong. If you are a parent, be a parent. Not doing so will hurt your kids.
Why am I Green?
I worship the creator, not the creation. I try to be a good steward of this earth He has given me. The soil provides many nutrients I need to be healthy. The plants provide fresh air to breath. As I look around my earthly home, I see how the Lord provides for me everyday through His creation. Oh, what an Awesome God we have!!!
Thankful
Today I am thanking God for this life he has given me. I don’t deserve half of it, but He doesn’t really care. I am more than good enough for my God!
Today I pray that others in my life will find the same freedom I have in Jesus. You don’t have to be perfect… You don’t even have to be close. He WILL love you anyway! He already does :)
March 2012
3 posts
Imposition
This week I have had a few encounters with people who do not value and respect the mind of a child. Who are you to impose your learning styles on a child? Who are you to enforce stupid rules which actually keep a child from learning? Who are you to take for granted the gift God has given us- the heart of a child? You say Jesus wants us to keep children in line and show then how to live...
February 2012
9 posts
Delaware: "Are we satisfied to remain in these... →
A holistic educator attempts to balance freedom and structure, individuality and social responsibility, spiritual wisdom and spontaneity, in order to respond to each learning situation in its immediate presence. Any particular learner, in a particular setting, in a particular culture, at a…
Awesome article! I’m curious, which learning theory do you most agree with? I am...
Crystal Clear
Life is rarely transparent. Or at least the part about figuring out what God wants to do with the rest of my life is foggy at best. Lately I have had so many things going through my mind… Becoming a foster mom, staying at my job, going back to school, changing careers, going into full time ministry, starting my own school… And to think I once thought of my life as uneventful and...
Steeplechase School
I am excited about starting our very own Christian school! Curriculums have been ordered and supplies have been bought! Now it is time to make plans :). Lord, may our students “grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52). This is not going to be a traditional school by any means! Steeplechase will be fueled with curiosity, creativity and lots of amazing...
