Life has been busy and scattered around here lately, full of some highs and some lows. Life is like that, some days you are on the mountain top and some days you are deep in the valley. Thankfully though, none of this is a surprise to God. He knows each and every step we … [Read more...] about Highs and Lows
Archives for April 2016
Super Simple Fire Starters
When Eli was in scouts he and I made some fire starters for him to take on his first ever campout. He was so excited to come home and tell me that he had won the fire starting challenge! He remembered that experience this past week when we were preparing for our first Trail Life … [Read more...] about Super Simple Fire Starters
Camping
Over the weekend we were blessed to be able to attend a campout with our Trail Life and American Heritage Girls Troop. The site was BEAUTIFUL! And the fellowship was sweet.So many good skills learned and shared while we were there. The older kids went on a 6.2 mile … [Read more...] about Camping
Sticks and Stones
There is an old saying...Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.We have all heard it, and we may even say it, but I think it far from truth. Words can break hearts.Words can wound spirits.Words can damage relationships.Words can hurt. Plain … [Read more...] about Sticks and Stones
Herbs and Such
I'm really tickled over the herbs that have returned for me this year. I usually plant herbs every year, but sometimes they don't take and I end up having to get another start and try again. Even with mint, who everyone says is so invasive! Well, this year, I can see what … [Read more...] about Herbs and Such
