Remembering September 11th
Posted in Military Life, and Thoughts
Author: Heather L
I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.
Thankful Thursday
Posted in Family
Laurie at Woman Taking a Stand is hosting this week’s Thankful Thursday. For the first weekend in a very long time, we were able to spend quality time together as a family. We were able to reconnect and just enjoy being a family. I feel blessed that we were able to spend the weekend enjoying God’s creation. We felt so small compared to the glorious landscape around us. I’m amazed at all the Lord has given to us. He could have made this earth boring and bland, but instead He made this earth stunning. He cares so much about us…
Word Filled Wednesday: Heavens
Posted in Christian Life
Find more Word Filled Wednesday verses at All You Have to Give.
Works for Me Wednesday: Workboxes
Posted in Homemaking, and Homeschooling
It seems like Sue Patrick’s workboxes are being talked about everywhere on the internet. The truth is, when I first heard about them, I didn’t see how they would help us, but I was still interested as it sounded like a cool concept. It wasn’t until I was able to attend one of Sue’s seminars during the HOTM online conference that I started to change my thinking about workboxes. When she generously offered a free ebook to the military families in attendance, I quickly jumped at the chance to be able to check out the book. After the attending the…
Getting Ready for Awana
Posted in Christian Life
Last Wednesday, our church held registration and orientation for the new year of Awana. We registered Munchkin and then the leaders talked to the parents. The leaders are really pumped about this year. They are expecting great things for the kids. I was impressed with their concern with the safety of the kids, and their desire to see the kids grow in Christ. After the leaders were done talking to the parents, the parents were dismissed, and the kids had a meet and greet time. Munchkin has been happily working on her book this week. She’s learning her verses and…