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The 3 R’s of Retiring Homeschool Moms
During my years as a kindergarten teacher in the public school system, the custom was to recognize retiring teachers with a reception and present them with a brass apple. So, what happens when homeschool moms retire? After 24 years of homeschooling, that’s what I’ve been pondering after officially closing our homeschool with the Dept. of Non-Public Education a few weeks ago. I’ve whittled my reflections down to 3 R’s.
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When Your Child Is Sad: Tips for Helping Kids Cope {Guest Post|
It's heartbreaking when your child is sad. Do you need tips for helping kids cope with sadness? It's my pleasure to introduce to you the authors of this guest post, Michelee Nietert, a licensed professional counselor, and Tama Fortner, an award-winning author. They teamed up and wrote a wonderful children's book, GOD, I FEEL SAD. I have a book review of that book coming up. For now, glean insightful tips and encouragement from Michelle and Tama. WHEN YOUR CHILD IS SAD: TIPS FOR HELPING KIDS COPE By Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Your child comes to you, face wet with tears and shoulders shaking…
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Our Chocolate Tasting Experience at French Broad Chocolate Factory
What’s in your pocket? During the reign of the Aztec Empire, you may have been considered wealthy if you had a pocketful of cacao (ka-kau) beans. Even though we're not using cacao beans as currency today, the chocolate they produce is still highly treasured. Last year, my daughters treated me to a chocolate tasting at the French Broad Chocolate Factory and Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina. The experience was delightful. It provided a wonderful reminder that truly savoring something requires time and patience. Dipping into a chocolate factory for a chocolate tasting experience needs to be on every chocolate lover’s bucket list!
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God’s Champions for Justice
I'm pleased to announce Gayle Veitenheimer as today's guest blogger who is sharing with us how we can be God's champions for justice--standing up for others as we follow God's Word. The last time Gayle was here, she shared with us about celebrating our children's spiritual birthdays. Enjoy today's post. And, thank you, Gayle, for sharing your thoughts with us. GOD'S CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE When my oldest son Ben was in high school, I prayed over him each morning. My go-to prayer for him was that he would be God's champion that day. Ben has a strong sense of justice. In class, a friend of his experienced unfair treatment by…
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My Writing: Reflecting on 2022 and Revving Up for 2023
Even though there’s a writing category on this blog, I’ve noticed I don’t often post about my writing journey. But, I’ve been reading several other writers’ blog posts this week and I love what they’re sharing. I’m encouraged when they share how they’re progressing through their writing struggles and l enjoy learning about their latest endeavors. Since some of you contact me throughout the year with questions about writing and blogging, I thought this first week in January, I’d create a post about what’s going on with my writing. Reflecting on 2022 is really revving me up for the new year!
