My daughter was finally scheduled for her cochlear implant surgery after several months of procedures, tests, and evaluations.  I was very nervous going into this surgery because i knew that it would be several hours long.  Plus, she was going to have surgery on a very delicate area near her brain.  We were…

Each week our lessons are based on a Bible Story. The main and most important materials we use in our Tot-School are Bibles/Bible Storybooks. This is how we choose which to use and how!

http://mommyministry.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/tot-school-tuesday-choosing-our-reading-materials/

I originally posted this on my blog at www.adventureintodomesticland.com…

The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First came My Sister's Keeper ... and then I was hooked. I love Jodi Picoult and have never been…

One evening I was hanging out on Twitter and started talking to Zack about my toddler’s love for coloring and drawing.  After talking to Zack, he shared with me his story about “Taking Care of Business – Mental Illness is Not a Deterrent“.  At the age of 16, Zack is working on becoming an entrepreneur and using his gifts and talents to make…

For fun, here’s a sneak peek of a scene from one chapter in “Love Renewed” that I’m ALMOST FINISHED WRITING. YAY!!!

Enjoy 

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*Note: this is rough, rough draft!*

Trailing behind Trevin as they entered the bedroom, Charlotte could feel her heart flutter with anticipation.

Coming to a halt, he faced her. She was unable to stop her breath from hitching as he lifted an arm and leaned to reach over her shoulder, shutting…

I was between 30-31 weeks when I went into labor.

I denied it for a few hours. I chanted the definition of Braxton-Hicks like it was a new mantra. But at dinner that night, I couldn’t eat. The contractions were regular; there was no denying it. With instructions to put my feet up, drink water and to watch the clock, I settled…

Reading to children is not only helps them develop the skills that they need for reading but it also helps their listening skills.  The other night my son wanted me to read him a book, so…

I have been reading quite frequently these days and wanted to share another great book with my followers.  I downloaded “Long Time Coming” by Edie Claire on e-book and I loved this book from the very start.  Joy decides to return to her hometown of Wharton when her father’s illness forces her to return.  She left the town of Wharton over 18 years ago, shortly after her best friend Jenny was killed in a horrific car accident just a few days after senior prom.  After graduation, Joy high…

I started dilating with L at 29 weeks. I had a lot of pre-term labor contractions. I was in the hospital once a week (overnight) , every week in January 2010. Once because I didn't feel her move for 24 plus hours. Once because of a potential blood clot. Once because I had slid on some ice on the interstate while I was driving (and started crazy contractions right after). Lots of things. I didn't always go into the hospital from home; Sometimes I was sent there from a weekly OB appointment. I…

Toddler Tuesday, The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Giselle Schroer on February 26, 2013[edit]

Eleven years ago today, I never could have imagined the results that would stem from the question I answered that night. That question that I did not hesitate to answer, that question that made my heart flutter, that question that made all of my dreams become reality - has brought way more then I could have ever imagined, hoped, or asked for - I am so glad that I said "YES" that night to the question........"Will you marry me?"

Matthew was a very shy…

Eleven years ago today, I never could have imagined the results that would stem from the question I answered that night. That question that I did not hesitate to answer, that question that made my heart flutter, that question that made all of my dreams become reality - has brought way more then I could have ever imagined, hoped, or asked for - I am so glad that I said "YES" that night to the question........"Will you marry me?"

Matthew was a very shy…

When I was 18 years old, I would hop into a sleek black private car around 11 pm every night. I’d wave my cigarette magically in the air and ask to be taken to the Soho Grande.  The driver would speed off into the dark, bustling night of New York City. Slumped down in the grey leather seat, I’d peer out over the side, so just my eyes were visible through the window. Bright flashing lights everywhere, blurring the images of the young college student’s advertising of the…

After yet another long week, I've once again put together a list of interesting discoveries I've made along the way.  This one includes the realization that I really should've left an apology note at the car wash the other morning.  Click over to my blog for the whole list:…

A little over 2,000 years ago the Father placed his hand on the Son’s shoulder.

”It is time.”

It was time to lay aside his divinity. His omniscience. His omnipotence. Time to set in motion the plan to redeem mankind. That men (and women) might enjoy the relationship with the Father that he’d intended since before he set the foundations of the earth in place.

The Son looked into his Father’s eyes, then wrapped…

I started this post off by asking if you've ever had just a bad year. And then I went on to share a post about why I should be more grateful because I've been through much worse. I…

“Wow, what have I been doing all these years” is what I remember thinking not long after I began waddling through fitness and stumbled upon old pictures!  I was overweight, living my life oblivious to the fact that I was eating unhealthy, fattening foods.  I was eating fast food atleast two times a day, an unhealthy…