Welcome to Daily Encouragement!
Hi, I’m Charlene Notgrass. I was born a long time before you, way back in 1953. I loved homeschooling — once I learned how to make homeschooling who our family was instead of something I carried around like a big, heavy burden every day. From the lessons God has taught me, I offer you daily encouragement.
Working with Delight
When Ray and I go for a visit with our son John, he usually tells us about the book he has been reading lately. The topic last weekend was The Americanization of Edward Bok, an autobiography of the man who served as editor of…
Achievement is a Family Affair
I know it probably seems silly, but Ray and I really prefer to stay on the ground. We are thankful for the times we have flown and what flying has made possible for us to do, but, truth be known, we…
Delighted!
Ray and I are heading back to Tennessee this morning. We have been visiting our son John and his family this weekend with the main purpose of meeting our precious new grandbaby Toby. Needless to say, we were delighted. I…
Magna Carta Anniversary: Oops! I almost missed it!
As the son and daughter-in-law of an Englishwoman, Ray and I think it is pretty cool to remember not only Ray’s birthday on June 15, but also the fact that June 15 is the date of the signing of the Magna Carta. Just yesterday I…
Meased to Pleet You!
The phrase “Meased to pleet you” was in my head when Ray and I sat down with Mother for supper last night. I asked him, “Did you used to say that?” He smiled in the affirmative. I asked where he…
Small Stuff, Sweating, and Snapshots
Ray and I did two webinars yesterday. You should have seen the chaos behind the scenes! We set up for the first one in a room that seemed just right, just where we had set up for another one a few…