She said: John and I always told ourselves it was a good thing we had kids while we were young, that way we’d still be young when they were out of the house. We made lot of plans, to travel, to enjoy quiet evenings together, to have a clean house not cluttered with toys. Then… [Continue Reading]
Adoption
Sometimes A Homeschooling Mom’s Role Is Finding Help Beyond Her Home
As a wife, a mom, a sinner-saved-by-grace, and a servant of God, I have peace knowing God has a plan for my life. That He’s always had a plan. And that He’s here to guide me to His path for me. This is one of my favorite verses: All the stages of my life were… [Continue Reading]
Podcast: Living Inspired: Kim De Blecourt, Julia DesCarpentrie and Jeff Gerke
To listen to the interview: go here and click on the player in the upper right corner of the screen. I am excited about this week’s show. Kim De Blecourt, Julia DesCarpentire and Jeff Gerke join me for the full hour as we talk about adoption—both international and domestic. Foster care and “special needs”! More… [Continue Reading]
The Child God Chose for Us
Eleven years ago, I was reading a “Woman’s World” magazine, and one article changed my thoughts on how many children is “enough.” At the time, I thought three was plenty. My kids were ten, seven, and five. I was homeschooling them, and we had a very busy life. Then I read an article about all… [Continue Reading]