Pregnancy is an emotional time. Being put on bed rest makes it even more so. How can you help a friend on bed rest? Read on to learn 10 easy and encouraging ways! I've mentioned before that I spent a good bit of time in bed during each of my pregnancies. I am thankful that each pregnancy was carried to full term and that my bed rest was seldom strict (just ...
What To Do When You Are Weak
This week, I found myself sitting in my driveway crying over a situation I can't control and hurts I can't help. I had done the mama thing and walked outside so my kids wouldn't see the complete meltdown I felt coming. And it did. I hit the pavement and let the tears flow. I was awash in my own weakness, my inability, inadequacy, ineptitude. It hurt, and I needed ...
Encouraging Word Wednesday: The Light of the World
Do you ever feel like you're walking around in a daze? I'll be honest and tell you that I've felt like that a good bit lately, like I'm really not sure where I'm going because I can't quite see the path. It's misty like the morning outside my window today. Surely, I'm not the only one who feels this way sometimes? Because we all need direction, don't we? We have ...
Teach Your Kids About True Love This Valentine’s Day
I have to admit that though I enjoy homeschooling and do believe it's the best choice for our family, there are times I worry about the things my kids might be missing out on. Usually, it's the things I enjoyed most as a child that come to mind, things like classroom parties and fun celebrations. I mean, don't you remember how much you looked forward to things like the ...