Each morning I watch the local news. And between the crime, corruption in the government, and the unrest around the world, I can find myself in a heap of worry. My mom shared with me an idea that she heard at Bible study last week. Whenever something is on your mind that is causing you to worry, write the issue on a 3x5" card. Then place it ...
Mommyhood
Do You Have a Talking Stick: A Visual Cue to Teach Respect and Listening Skills
“Do you have a Talking Stick?” she asked me. My first instinct was panic. Should I have a talking stick? Is it wrong to have talking stick? Oh my…what is a talking stick? Bubs’ speech pathologist could sense my confusion and immediately put my mind at ease stating that she would explain. To begin, Miss W folded a piece of a paper long ...
Road Trip Activity Book
UPDATE: The Road Trip Activity Workbook has been completely remodeled with new graphics and activities. I invite you to take a look! (See new image above) A few weeks ago, I began a blog series on Family Vacations and Road Trips. I shared tips and tools to help you decide where to visit on your family vacation, how long to stay, and I ...
Letting Go of the Illusions of Marriage
I recently ran across a quote by psychologist Georgia Shaffer that made me stop and think. In our relationships, we often hold tightly to the illusion that if we say this or do that, our spouse will suddenly wake, see the error of their ways and change. What usually happens, however, is we end up disappointed, frustrated, and even ...
Are You Choosing the One Thing?
During prayer time, my husband shared with our Community Group (Bible study) that I have several irons in the fire. One of these irons being the complete and professional remodel of the ABC Jesus Loves Me website. Right now everything is building and at some point soon, the irons will have to be pulled from the fire. Not necessarily anyone's ...
Family Vacation 101: Meal Calendar and Food Packing List
Thus far I have shared tips and tools to help you decide where to visit on your family vacation, how long to stay, and I've provided a packing list. And our favorite Road Trip Snack Mix. (Click to read the first post in our Family Vacation series.) Today's blog will focus on food. While we ate at fast-food restaurants during travels, we saved ...
Family Vacation 101: What to Pack
To begin our Family Vacation 101 blog series, I shared the importance of choosing a good location. What that looks like and how to find it. Be sure to click to read these tips if you missed them. Today I want to focus on the laborious task of packing. (I can hear your "ughs" now!) But hopefully when we are done, you will feel more prepared to ...
Family Vacation 101: Where to Stay & How Long
Well, we did it. We actually survived a real family vacation. Not only did we survive, we actually had a good time! Those who have followed our blog for a while know that as a family with special needs kiddos, doing even the smallest things can be challenging. So, traveling 11 ½ hours to the beach, staying in a hotel and condo, and playing ...
Is the God of All Comfort Your Comfort?
Kristin realized she was a sinner saved by grace. But, she was stuck. Everything she tried ended with excuses and in failure. While she desired God to take control of her life, she continually sought out her "mommy drug" for comfort. Something to make the tough situations of the day bearable. She knew that there was more to the Christian life ...
Are You Looking for Comfort in All the Wrong Places?
Empty boxes. It was in a room filled with empty boxes that made Kristin realize that her life was empty. And nothing that she could buy, achieve, or win could fill up the emptiness in her life. She needed purpose. She needed hope. (Read more of Kristin's story in "Are You Empty?".) In a way that only the Savior could, through the joy of ...