14 years and 7 kids ago, we started a tradition. When little Ben (then 2 years old, now 24!) received a gift, we taught him to write a thank you note before taking the…
Your student is doing some amazing things in high school that really don’t fit well onto an academic transcript. Yet, you want to highlight them in some way for future…
“Mommmmyyyy! I finished my page! What’s next?” Clara is 4 and could be dissuaded no longer… she.would.be.joining.our.school.table. This isn’t new; she’s the 6th child to join our homeschool table. But…
It’s quiet. Judah and Noelle are in their rooms playing, Joe is standing guard just outside my door valiantly handling the various interruptions of “quiet time.” For weeks I’ve been…
It’s here… The moment has arrived, The Big Day. The box opens, eager hands grab at the crisp untouched workbook; the cover is still shiny, the corners still sharp. My…
“God Kisses” I call them. Those tangible moments when I feel the Father’s affectionate eye twinkle on me… Unexpected. Sudden. Sweet. A reminder that He sees me, knows my every…
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