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A Tapestry of Grace
All too often we busy ourselves with the ragged underside view of our tapestries; the knots and threads appearing random and without design. We lock into the default mode of daily routines, demands of real-life and doing our best to run as fast we can; and we completely lose sight of the topside of our tapestry of Life. Its brightly-colored cords being carefully planned and woven by God.
Jesus Take the Wheel
Are you tired? Worn out? Come to Me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. ~Matthew 11:28
Most of us screech on to the open road of a day’s activities without a map — or even a thought regarding what we actually have time to accomplish. The road is clear, but we soon find [...]
Friends and Rainy Days
It is perhaps the most humbling reality of this world to be blessed with friends who come alongside. Said friends dance with you, cry with you, confront you and prove to be closer than family (and sometimes less complicated!) as they are close-in-heart.
Quick Tips for Mapping Your Schedule Solutions
When life gets busy or change starts calling our number, we default to "getting by" mode. Which is typically not a productive mode!
Thus, we need to shift from "getting by" to back-on-track, and in the direction of our dreams! This can be accomplished — once the roar of the day becomes [...]
Letting Go and Holding On
It has been said that life events occur in threes. Apparently that is the case for me regarding the crafting of family memory books. I am in the midst of organizing my photos as well as sending selected photos to my daughter as she compiles her scrapbooks and helping my mother sort through over 60 [...]
Spreading Our Wings (Once The Nest is Empty)
Before we can truly embrace change, we must commit to look backward and forward at the same time.
The Good, Bad and Ugly of a Home Office
Working from home requires self-discipline, planning and a vision. But what about the other details regarding this decision? Details such as one’s core values, financial needs, level of training and personal wellness.
Intention — Not Obsession
Having experienced the good, bad, and ugly I consider myself an expert when it come to home school management. Given said experience, I can safely assume you have endured live performances of “Should” in your head; he is lead vocalist for a heavy metal band, whose number one song is, “Do more! Do more!”
Motherhood [...]
