I recently posted that I don't parent from fear now. And I don't anymore. But I did. And I see similar actions from young parents- tactics used to control, cajole, manipulate or micro manage their children. I see some parents who are so scared of Continue reading
25 October 2011
It’s Not All Up To Me
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. ~Philippians 1:6 Throughout most of our homeschooling years I have felt 'behind'. Not being in the school system nor of the Continue reading
16 October 2011
Life Is Not Defined By What You Have
And he said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15 When I was little I collected rocks and clowns. I kept the rocks on my dressing table Continue reading
29 September 2011
Fearless Parenting
I find myself being very reflective lately. Maybe it’s because my eldest daughter recently got married or maybe it’s because both of my daughters are out in the big, wide world leaving me at home in a houseful of males. Maybe it’s because my Continue reading
26 September 2011
Homeschooling thru sickness, surgery & trials
This is our 14th year (give or take several months) of learning at home and in that time we've lived through births, deaths, job changes, surgeries, interstate moves, chronic and acute illnesses. Many new homeschoolers or interested people often want Continue reading
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