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...]
What Is That To Thee?
I just finished the book of John in my Bible studies. Going through chapter 21, verse 22 stood out to me. I know I've read this verse before. I know I've heard it preached on before.But this was really the first time I started to "get" it. The first time I … [Read more...]
My First Girl Haircut
I've been cutting all of the male hair in this house for what seems like forever. Just using clippers and keeping Bryan, Owen, and Jeffrey all trimmed up. Simon will get his turn someday too. As soon as he gets too much hair.But girl hair. Nope--that … [Read more...]