A few years back I stumbled upon a situation where I served as a Christian to a stranger in need. My young son witnessed and even participated in assisting this person. I believe God used me to help this woman. It was an ordinary day to start out with. Two moms and their kids had just arrived at my house for a play date when my son’s school called because he didn’t feel well and I needed to come get him. My friends graciously said they could stay home with my other two boys so I could easily ... Continue Reading...
Paying Homage to the Kindergarten Teacher
This was originally published on Her View From Home. http://herviewfromhome.com/paying-homage-to-the-kindergarten-teacher/ My youngest is now in kindergarten and I am finally able to volunteer in the classroom. I am amazed how the teacher commands the room. Here is what I heard, and learned, while volunteering in my son’s kindergarten classroom: “But pink is my favorite!” The kids have opinions about everything they want. They want a certain color paper. They want to sit on a ... Continue Reading...
Community Building at our Backyard Pool
Owning a pool in our backyard is a community blessing. It brings the neighborhood, friends, and family together to make memories and have fun. Having fun together is the ultimate bonding tool, especially when repeated. When it’s summertime, we have pool parties. The kids do flips into the water together.They dare each other to see who can swim underwater the furthest. They make up fun games.They play water football toss where they try to jump and catch it mid-air. It's good times. Of ... Continue Reading...
My Ramblings
I have a logo (coming soon to this website), which seems a strange thing to do for oneself, but I did it for my blog. I chose an infinity sign because I love to write and write and write, and to poke fun at myself, really I just can't seem to shut myself up. I just started this blog this week and I woke up this morning at 5 a.m. and I immediately began to think about what I wanted to add to it, what I wanted to write about, what I needed to check and add. I made myself rest in bed until 6 ... Continue Reading...
Teacher’s Gift from God at Work in our Lives
A Teacher's Gift From God at Work in Our Lives: How God uses our Hands to Do Good in the World and We Are So Blessed to Do His Good Work. Thank you, God! A Short Story of Peace, Love, and Christmas Spirit Lead by a Six-Year Old My kindergartner came home from school one day in December and announced that his teacher said she didn’t want a gift for Christmas. I told him I had already bought her a gift card to a restaurant, but he protested with wide six-year old eyes, telling me ... Continue Reading...
