On Thursday, I received a reminder that the garden bin would be picked up the following week. This motivates Saturday morning in the yard. My mission: to fill the empty bin. After so many months of heavy rain, the once flourishing herb and vegetable gardens are almost completely covered in weeds and struggling for light. … Continue reading Lessons from the garden
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More love
Worrying as a parent can be all-encompassing. Whatever their age. I am grateful for God’s encouragement this week … He hears my prayers. He loves and cares for my children as I do. And these words … Instead of wrapping my children in MY fear wrap them in my LOVE. Fear tends to sabotage my … Continue reading More love
Belonging vs Fitting in
Brene Brown in an interview with Krista Tippett shared part of her research with a group of middle schoolers around the difference between belonging and fitting in. And they just had these incredibly simple and profound answers: “Fitting in is when you want to be a part of something. Belonging is when others want … Continue reading Belonging vs Fitting in
I will not practice!
Emma went to her piano lessons every week but wouldn't practice at home so her Mum suggested she give up the classes. Emma responded, "I don't want to give it up. I love going to piano class. I just don't want to practice". So her Mum made a decision that I think every parent should … Continue reading I will not practice!