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…
When My Kids Don’t Obey
I’m happy to be able to say that my kids, more often than not, obey Edric and me. However, there are occasions when they don’t….
