homemaking, homeschooling, and striving for holiness
Recently I have been looking to put words to this phase of life that I find myself in. I wanted it to sound positive, even though stretched is really how I feel, and one day while roaming the libraries ‘new’ shelf I saw this… Continue Reading “{Reader Read This} Wabi-Sabi Welcome by Julie Pointer Adams”
I had the opportunity to hear the beautiful Dr. Gianna Emmanuela Molla- daughter of Saint Gianna-speak at Father Gabriel Richard Highschool the other night, at an I.d. 9:16 Special Presentation. I am still glowing from the inspiration I received from her beautiful testimony. I… Continue Reading “Saint Mama, Holy Papa”
Woke up this morning to instantly feeling frustrated because my sweet son let the cat out, and the cat then took it upon himself to sit on my face in an effort to receive some love and affection. Then the baby woke up, and… Continue Reading “There is No Such Thing As: You’re Doing it Right!”
Thinking back to all the things that have inspired me over the years: people, plants, color, cloth, thread, paint, paper, books, bicycles, rocks, feathers, home, food, things that make food taste good, love, making love, babies, children, learning, pretending, playing, and growing up….trying to… Continue Reading “Coffee Cabinets and Stella and Fred’s Love Story”
A long while ago Abel and I rented a movie from the library that we really enjoyed. It was about a family with nine children who drove around in a 25 ft. camper, all over the place teaching people to surf. The family was… Continue Reading “The Traveling Life For Me”
There are many things a woman wants for her birthday. I know a many women, and really we all want the same thing- right? We would like to be spoiled and left alone at the same time. We want to sleep in AND have… Continue Reading “Thirty Five, Surprises, and Fun, Fancy NAILS!”
He was the closest person I have ever known to die. It has been tragic. It stings so deeply, thinking of his shining face and goofy laugh. Michael Sheets was one of the boys, he was in love with Anna, and he was a wonderful dad… Continue Reading “Michael row my boat with you…..”