Soldier On... Princess Warrior

Recently a young man (teenage boy) that Natasha sees almost everyday came to her and made a very heart felt apology to her. He was apologizing to her for the way he had treated her almost 2 1/2 years ago when they were "going out". There courtship didn't last but, a few weeks but, did leave my daughter confused and in tears. She just didn't understand why he had treated her the way that he did. But, in their recent conversation it was obvious that he didn't have an alterior motive but, a change in heart. You see this young had shared with Natasha that while going to church with his now girlfriend he had recently been saved. And now all of his behavior and atitude changes had made sense to Natasha. And she was thrilled for him! And it got me thinking.....Wow God gave this young man a change of heart to repent to my daughter but, even more he gave him the courage to do!! I think back on my own life and past and Oh who wouldn't love to push the do-over button....

Routine charts are great help for kids and parents. Well I put a little different spin on them. We took construction paper and using medium size letter stickers we did the child's name and bedtime or morning. e.i. Sydney's Bedtime. Then we listed things that needed to be done like brush teeth and glued clipart next to it. Continued with the list. Then I laminated them leaving a little extra room at the bottom (I used two pieces of laminate paper so I would have the extra room). Then we used little wooden stars that we let the girls paint and velcro dots from the fabric dept. We put one side of the Velcro next to the clipart and the other on the back of the stars. Then I put another row of velcro at the bottom to hold the stars when they weren't next to task and the task was complete. The girls love them, the velcro makes a sound. There are no stickers or markers to keep up with. And they learn to take responsibility for themselves without me nagging a thousand times to get

Don't get me wrong, I'm not totally against the public school system. We still have two of our four Princesses attending. And I know that there are a lot of really great christian people who work and teacher in public schools. But, for Malaina for right now I think that we are doing the right thing. I'm sure that we will take this one year at a time We chose to go with the ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) curriculum. And so far I love it!! And so does Malaina! She has excelled. Taking on this new responsibility of Malaina's primary educator has also helped me in many ways. It's helping me be a better teacher at church with the little ones. It's helped me realize that as a mother I was already a "teacher" in ways more than what I had previously thought. I questioned my own abilities to even do it. But, as God walks me through this everyday, I've realized that it is already in my toolbox as a mother

My darling husband Steve and I have tossed the idea of homeschooling back and forth ever since our Princess Natasha (now a freshman at North Intermediate High School) was in kindergarten. And now through much thought, prayer, and research we have decided to take that "new trail" with Princess Malaina. Malaina is our 6 year old daughter. She is a very sensitive and sweet spirited little Princess. Malaina went to pre-k last year and did fine, this year seemed be alot more difficult. Malaina was having some trouble with stomach spasms or cramps almost constantly. She visited the school nurse almost two to three times a day. Many, many Dr. visits and we were told that she had IBS. The Dr. said it could be "what she is eating or what's eating her". Not sure in my spirit if IBS is right or not. But, Malaina was in a very stressful class room constant choas, yelling, and uncontrollable children. And the teacher and the school were limited as to what they could do other

We ARE daughters of the most high king!!! Wow... how awesome is that! Well I'm taking that theoretical and literal. I am a princess warrior! And my father God has a journey and a mission for me (and for you). I want/need to be prepared mentally (by as much knowledge as I can obtain), physically prepared ( by getting into shape and staying healthy-take care of God's temple), and spiritually (by staying in God's word, fellowship and worship). A warrior stays strong, prepared, and alert. That way the enemy has NO chance. As woman God has many things that he puts in our charge. We are WIVES, MOTHERS, FRIENDS, TEACHERS, servants, and so much more. As my favorite, Wife and Mother I pray for guidance, I want to be the kind of wife and mother that God wants me to be. I have had my own ideas of what that meant in the past, but God knows so much better what my husband and daughters need. And when you (I) finally are able to surrend control, trust,and obdience unto our father... OH wh

VIPs vs VDPs.....A great sermon on our inner circle, our friends that we depend on to walk through life with us. Through all those good and bad times. Are they Very Draining People who either aren't really there for you at all or just offer you the easy road. Do they really just drain you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Or do you have the Very Inspiring People in your inner circle who always are ready to get down on a knee with you and pray. Understand you and validate you. Love you with compassion. Helping you to stay strong,not to give up! Keep you eyes on Jesus. It will be ok. It was an awesome message check it out on connectionwired.com or come visit us in person one Sunday @ connection Church.

Wow what a holiday! It was both stress free and chaotic at the same time. And now the new year, I feel the winds changing. Time for a new season, a new focus. We have to remember our trials and struggles to see our growth and understand where we need to grow and change. And of course I cherish all of the sweet memories with my family over the last year. I'm ready for a new adventure. And boy do I have one! I've started to homeschool my two youngest Malaina and Ellianna. God has blessed me with a differant perspective on things to help me refocus myself. And I think that I should make (I want to make) a few changes to my blog. Not sure how yet. But, look for changes or a new blog in the future.