Category Archives: Purposeful Living
Thirty-two
What do I know about life now, after thirty-two years? I know that I am loved. Unconditionally accepted. That there is nothing I can do to make my Papa God love me more or less. He loves me because I … Continue reading
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Naomi M Pierce
This has been a big month for you . . . the month of twelve. Naomi: sweet one. Your name fits you so well and yet you are a strong one too and we need to add that part in … Continue reading
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Homeschool happiness
Today is a good day. Today Quinn and I learn together. Today I will begin with time with God and he will begin with time with his dad. An hour. They will probably play chess. I know what we might … Continue reading
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Perfect Moments
I am hurrying through the Trader Joe’s aisles when I stop at one of my special places – the TJ card racks. I have a little secret to admit. I buy an awful lot of these cards for myself – … Continue reading
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Bibliophilia
We love books. In fact our favorite part of living in America rather than the African bush is probably the library. I know. Sad. Hermits. Antisocial. HOMESCHOOLERS. But really, books are incredibly windows to the world. Portals to the imaginary … Continue reading
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Creativity through make up
For Christmas I bought her a set of one hundred and forty four eye shadow colors. She is eleven and a half. This is unusual because not only do I want her to stay a kid as long as possible; … Continue reading
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2nd generation
When our kids’ education comes up, we explain that we have one at Bethel Christian who is thriving and loving it there . . . and that we have one at home who is also loving his “school” environment. “Home … Continue reading
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Summer food
Summer shopping is even simpler than usual. Organic grass fed ground beef for burgers – lots. Organic fruits and veggies in season from the farmers market- lots. Several kinds of organic pickles. Add in a few potatoes, a little pasta … Continue reading
Freedom Day
Our non-traditional Fourth included no family or friends, no bbqs or parties. Just us. Us four. Doing our thing. Reading The Mysterious Benedict Society together, top recommendations. Grilling hamburgers and dipping artichokes together. Creating homemade art and decorations together. Watching … Continue reading
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Burbling
I read this today, and it caught me right between the eyes. In a good way. Yes, this. This is what I am in the midst of. Sometimes simply knowing someone else has been there too and has made the … Continue reading
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