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Isaiah 40:31 but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. This winter, I decided it was time to finally get back on the road and run. Running clears my head and […]
As the mother of five, I’ve had my fair share of sleepless nights. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade to get at least a few hours of uninterrupted sleep. (Plus, I’ve finally got a baby who sleeps well!) 1. Have realistic expectations A few years ago, I discovered the works […]
— 1 — In my life these past few weeks… I’ve been in a funk. It started as a low lying grumpiness, which I blamed on the weather. After a trip to visit with my friends in Peoria, I came back feeling a little better, with loads of ideas for things to tackle in my […]
During the holidays, thoughts turn to baking and crafting around these parts. My kids are loving the fact that I’ve declared a break from homeschooling, with more focus on life skills …. like time in the kitchen. Despite the Great Oven Incident of 2012, we’re still cooking up a storm here. We just have to […]
Looking back on my years as a mother, I’ve gotten a lot smarter over the years. My younger children have reaped the benefit of my experience. If I had known even half of what I know now, I would have been a much better mother to Abigail. One of the steepest learning curves as a […]