“How’s Your Heart?”
Ray and I have enjoyed getting to know a young family at our church. When they learned of Ray’s recent health concerns, the father told us that he would be happy to help us any way he can. Their home…
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Thanks for Listening for the Last 10 Years
In April 2013, our son John encouraged me to begin a blog, saying that he thought I had something to say to homeschooling mamas. When I sat down to write my first post for April 29, 2013, I had no…
Helping Your Children Be Ready
I’m a dreamer in the sense that I like to think things up and try to make them happen. I do most of my dreaming in the daytime and rarely remember dreams I have while I am asleep. This cover…
Our Primary Focus
It’s that evaluating time of year. Testing at Woodrow Wilson High School, October 1943. Photo by Esther Bubley, Courtesy Library of Congress. Some mamas plan to take their children for achievement testing soon. Some are looking forward to meeting with…
A Time to Sew
During our recent visit to Granville, Ray and I enjoyed visiting Aunt Bee’s Farmhouse Quilt Shop and Bakery. Ray enjoyed the bakery most of all. I thought of you when we strolled through the small Tennessee Quilt and Textiles Museum…
Patience with Ourselves, with Others, and Even with God
One day last week, I wrote about water safety. I am grateful for these responses from Cindy, Jennifer, and Katie and decided to pass them on to you, as further encouragement. When I wrote to Katie to ask her if…