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Stress-free Homeschooling
I never wanted to be the kind of mom that loses her temper or sounds irritable around her children. In fact, I did not even think I had it in me. Having grown up with an extremely patient mom and an emotionally steady father sort of made me believe I would genetically end up the … Continue reading
2011 Memorial Stones
He said to the sons of Israel, “When your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, ‘What are these stones?’ then you shall inform your children, saying, ‘Israel crossed this Jordan on dry ground.’ “For the Lord your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed, just … Continue reading
The Dash
For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. William Penn Today was my 35th birthday. Day 12,775 of my life. Edric, myself and the kids spent most of it in transit, coming home from Baguio. Edric and I had two reasons to be in Manila earlier than expected … Continue reading
On the Rocks
“I will always rescue you,” Edric said as we grabbed our helmets and vests and headed for the Davao Wild River Rapids. Ever since I got pulled under the Gulf Coast waves in Florida as a young child, I developed a fear of drowning. This fear is the reason why I don’t like sports … Continue reading
Socialization Is Not A Homeschooler’s Problem
My husband, Edric, and I have often told people who worry about socialization and homeschooling that socialization is really NOT a problem. This is especially true for homeschooling in the Philippines. Our kids are constantly around relatives and family, friends, and us. They get to practice relating with people from all walks of life when … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day, Hon!
I married a most amazing man who became a most amazing father to our children. Thank you for being a Malachi dad to our sons and daughter. I want to honor you for letting our God turn your heart to the hearts of our children. Malachi 4:6 He will turn the hearts of the fathers … Continue reading
Date Your Kids
As a mom of four, I need to employ strategies to make sure that my children feel equally special and important. This means finding ways to spend one-on-one time with each of them. It can be something as simple as walking over to a nearby convenience store or painting a picture with them. But the … Continue reading
