He Has Led Me Through the Darkest and Brightest of Days
On December 1, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl whom we named Caylee Elizabeth. She was our sixth child, quite a miracle really,…
In His Desert
At 10 AM I go into surgery for the 13 cm cyst that has been causing me lots of issues during my postpartum recovery. We…
The Blessings of Training Children
Since I gave birth, the kids have largely been homeschooling themselves, something unprecedented in the history of our family’s homeschooling. I have been in no…
I Will Worship in My Pain
I am so used to being someone who is healthy and well, rarely sick with a cough, cold, or the flu. Yet in the last…
A Hard Recovery
On certain days this past week, I got debilitating pain in my lower abdominal area as I recovered from the birth of Caylee. It was…
On My Dad’s Birthday
I didn’t get to honor my father on his birthday because I was a zombie the day after I gave birth. He celebrated his birthday…
The Baby Bag
I’ve got my bag packed for delivery, and then there’s my baby’s hospital bag. I keep it simple with these items (my girls helped me…
Household Help and Drivers Christmas Party
Every year, my siblings and I put on a household help and drivers Christmas party to appreciate all their hard work, and to communicate to…
Who Needs a Hug Today?
When Edric and I thought that we might be headed to the hospital yesterday night to give birth, I asked for the kids to be…
What Makes Me a Bad Mom
I lost my patience while homeschooling last week. It was one of those moments when I got frustrated about my daughter’s math again. I am…
Simple Home Remedies
Edric’s been taking the kids outdoors a lot, and yesterday wasn’t an exception. However, Tiana fell on her face and shoulder while running down one…
It’s the Final Countdown!
The big day is approaching! I started packing my hospital bag a few days ago so that I’m ready to go anytime. I’ve got three…
