As my kids graduate: Intentional Living and Teaching

Here is my graduate! This picture of a smiling girl in regalia by a lilac bush is a reminder to spend quality time with the children still at home. This home schooling mom expresses the passage of time in a poignant way.

With 3.6 million high school students graduating this year, I’m sure that means there are a lot of moms and dads who are doing some reflective thinking about the time they spent, or didn’t spend, with their child/children. Rebecca Yarger, home school mom, shares some of her thoughts below as she graduates her 2nd daughter:

As my kids graduate and leave-
It feels surreal.

As a young mom of many,
it really did seem that time moved slowly

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May 8, 2018February 13, 2023

How your grandchildren can provide the motivation you need for weight loss and healthy living

Picture of bowl with oatmeal, half an orange, 1 inch of orange juice in glass and some nuts. Text reads if you've been gaining weight and you want to be losing weight, you're going to have to eat differently, eat less, and be a little hungry sometimes. You are worth it. You can do it.

Can you think of a better weight loss motivation? Grandchildren. They are so sweet, adorable and wonderful!

I want to be around a long time to help my kids with their kids. Continue reading “How your grandchildren can provide the motivation you need for weight loss and healthy living”

April 20, 2018February 13, 2023

Authentic Happiness: 50 Things That Make Me Happy

I am taking up the challenge to write a list of 50+ things that make me happy from another blog. Read my list and then take up the challenge to write your own list. What a great idea! Too often we count our “stressings” instead of following the advice of the hymn, Count Your Blessings. Continue reading “Authentic Happiness: 50 Things That Make Me Happy”

As my kids graduate and leave- It feels surreal.

As my kids graduate and leave-
It feels surreal.