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old table, new year

January 11, 2015March 18, 20154 Comments

I hadn't planned to take such a long break from writing here in this space, but after we crossed the threshold into the new year, I just didn't have anything really to say. I mean, I had plenty to say, but I kept feeling an urging from the Holy Spirit to just be still, be … Continue reading old table, new year

christmas bonus

December 24, 2014March 18, 2015Leave a comment

Out in the traditional work force it is a common practice for employers to give out Christmas bonuses for a successful year or appreciation of hard work. During my "professional" years as a teacher, most of the bonuses I received were not of monetary value. I might get a nice thank you card, mug full … Continue reading christmas bonus

you never outgrow what you love

December 12, 2014March 18, 20156 Comments

It's no secret that I don't always make my kids get dressed and start their school work first thing in the morning. In fact, I prefer to allow them the space and time to sleep in is late as their growing bodies need and then let them ease into their morning by playing something that … Continue reading you never outgrow what you love

11 tips for regaining the home school mojo

September 30, 2014September 21, 2015Leave a comment

I don't know about any of you other homeschool mamas out there but I am T.I.R.E.D. and it is only September. We have had a little bit of a hiccup in our school these past two weeks and it has left me tired, feeling defeated, doubting myself and now, reflective. Just last week, I spoke … Continue reading 11 tips for regaining the home school mojo

back to school baskets 2014

July 27, 2014March 18, 2015Leave a comment

It's difficult for me to wrap my mind around the fact that we are beginning our FOURTH year of the Wood Academy of Christian Kids (W.A.C.K.) in only a few, short weeks! This whole thing began as a fight between me and God and a consolation of "okay, I'll give this a shot for ONE year," … Continue reading back to school baskets 2014

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