This post is a little different than my normal ones, a bit more personal, and a bit longer. And you might be wondering what in the world the three topics in my title (God’s sovereignty, an Announcement, and Gut Health) have to do with each other. Bear with me, and I promise I’ll … [Read more...]
How We Upgraded Our Internet and Saved $100/month
I love living out in the middle of nowhere! Except for our lack of internet providers. So when we found a better option, I wanted to share--just in case you're in a similar situation. First, some backstory... We were using a satellite connection. We paid almost $100 a … [Read more...]
Baby Bryson Has Joined Us!
I just wanted to share our good news with all my Maggie's Milk readers. We welcomed baby Bryson Luke into the world on February 8th. Here are all the important details: Name: Bryson Luke Weight: 8 lbs 13 oz Height: 22 inches Time of Birth: 12:47 pm A few … [Read more...]
Our Blessing Tree: Take 2
One of the first posts I wrote here at Maggie's Milk was about our Blessing Tree. I got the idea from Amy at Raising Arrows. It was such a cute, simple way to decorate for Thanksgiving. When I created our tree in 2013, my plan was to bring it out each year. I wanted to spend … [Read more...]
A BIG Announcement
When we counted our blessings last night, Bryan and I shared a special one with the kids. Now we'll let Simon share this blessing with you...We're SO excited! The Lord has decided to bless us with another bundle of joy. Another little one to train up for … [Read more...]
Count Your Blessings
We've added a neat piece to our evening Bible time. As we're gathered together practicing our hymn of the month, reading a short selection from the Bible (currently a Psalm) and praying, we take time to sing the chorus of Count Your Blessings. It's a short chorus, but … [Read more...]
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
In the Little House books, Pa used to say it a lot. "Make hay while the sun shines." It's a saying I've been thinking about lately, and I think applies to much of life--not just making hay. There are so many things that are hard, that are really easy to … [Read more...]