Day 5 (Preachers): 30 Days of Thankfulness

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach … Continue reading Day 5 (Preachers): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 4 (Christians): 30 Days of Thankfulness

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.Romans 8:14 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.Romans 12:5 I am so thankful to be a child of God and for all my brothers and sisters in Christ. I … Continue reading Day 4 (Christians): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 3 (Family): 30 Days of Thankfulness

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.Psalm 4:8 Last night, out of the blue, Little Bit asked to something to the effect of, "Do we have a family?" I'm fairly certain she already knew the answer to that question, but we talked about … Continue reading Day 3 (Family): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 2 (Husband): 30 Days of Thankfulness

That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their childrenTitus 2:4 I am so very thankful for my awesome husband! It's such a blessing to share life with a man who loves the Lord, prays with his family, and teaches our little girl the right ways. He's … Continue reading Day 2 (Husband): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 1 (Little Bit): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Little Bit and I went grocery shopping on Saturday and, of course, had to visit the dollar stores. We were on a mission to find a turkey! She doesn't really ask for a lot of stuff, but one day last week she requested a toy turkey. I figured that would be an easy, inexpensive treat … Continue reading Day 1 (Little Bit): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Read The Manual

I will read the instructions for just about anything that has them. Putting together some ready to assemble furniture? I will count and sort all the pieces and lay them out in the correct order, then follow the confusing pictures all the way to the end. Playing a board game? My closest family and friends … Continue reading Read The Manual →

Hold On To Hope

Before having a child of my own, I know I saw parenthood through rose-colored glasses. I’m pretty sure my mindset was, “Do all the right things, and your child will behave perfectly!” As an educator in public schools for 14 years, I witnessed a lot of misbehaviors, and recall thinking, and even saying, “I would … Continue reading Hold On To Hope →

Jump Right In

Starting a blog has been in my thoughts since way before my daughter was born. Then, when I quit my teaching job to be full time mama, I just knew I was going to get started right away. I had so many ideas about what I could share with other mamas. Now my daughter is … Continue reading Jump Right In →