Running for the Prize!
Running for the prize! As Isaac began to feel fatigued during our BIG family Hike, Jog, Run, Walk this morning, yes, believe it or not - I quoted…
I know Nothing – Apart from Christ
I KNOW NOTHING...I need to say, I truly am NOTHING without Christ. I often felt weaker than others around me, not able to lob a volleyball over the…
Melting Snow and Planting Seeds
Thoughts on a winter day in February after a fun round of wintry bliss followed by melting snow that still keeps us home bound and cabin fever setting…
Keeping my Eyes on the Prize – a follow up to my FB post
Focusing on the prize - JESUS! That's what I posted as I began this day. Fueled up in prayer, devotions with the boys on Patience and Perseverance.. little…
“Mama” and Jesus – Poolside
When her son was just 6 years old the swim instructor approached "mama" with irritation and a smirk on his face, "I'm not sure what to think of…
Brain Integration Therapy – Greater Connections than Neuro Pathways
Day 1 - Getting settled in with our new schedule Day 2- Smooth ride and pure joy working together to accomplish goals Day 3- Rough and rugged -…
Prepositions – Thanks be to God in the heavens above!
"oh mom! Can we please, please, please, play preposition bingo today?" requested Isaac. With eagerness and pure focus, and engagement we played preposition bingo and made it about…
When the Tooth Fairy Fails to Deliver
They know it's mom, not really a tooth fairy. We still celebrate with hiding a long worked on tooth finally disengaged under the pillow for the exciting morning…
Are Lucky Charms in the bible? No son, but honey is….
Are Lucky Charms in the Bible? No Son, but Honey Is My heart yearns for less distraction - the pull of the world is a constant that I…
Sellars Family Thanksgiving – Simplicity
A morning cry, a meeting with Jesus at the foot of the cross looking up first to His outstretched arms, with blood pouring out in love for me, envisioning Him…
Twas’ the Night before Thanksgiving….
Two boys and one mama were stirring today, it was time for a little get away off we left to redeem reading coupons for lunch on the road…
For this I am THANKFUL
For all the years that I tried to figure out a way in advance of how I could be a stay-at-home mom for maybe just a few years.....…
A Simple “I LOVE YOU”
I have weary days, I have battles. Battles within me that only ONE understands in all fullness. We all have battles, I know I'm not alone. I don't…
Not just a “book” – The WORD OF GOD – According to Isaac
He views things in a different way than I do. He sees many things as matter of fact. I realized recently us referring to the bible as the…
God Directs Our Steps
"A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" Proverbs 16:9 ~Sovereign God overrules the plans of men to fulfill His purposes~ Bundled up with…
Cognitive Brain Therapy? Yes, we made it our own – at home!
A year ago anger became a huge concern for us. Any area of our children's life that is out of order quickly brings me to my knees,…
“Warriors” – 2nd meeting
Tromping through the beginning of Fall rain and mud of our backyard homestead..... while shouting words from our song - "I'm in the army of the Lord" (by…
The “WORD”
Through it all... THE "WORD"! I think about how we are coming up on twenty years of marriage in January. How many things me and this wonderful guy…
A MOTHER’S PRAYER IN THE MIDNIGHT HOURS
I find myself in almost a constant state of prayer over my children's lives. Prayer of thanksgiving for this season of life God has bestowed upon me as…
Raising Boys – God’s Mighty Warriors~ (my story)
Yesterday the boys and I (and dog) headed out for a walk through the neighborhood. Me feeling exhausted and looking forward to a relaxing break from school work.…