Stretching her wings

by bethj // June 29, 2018 // No Comments

Hey there, stranger. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. Just like you, I’m sure, I’ve been really busy. Life is hectic and time goes so fast. It seems like just yesterday that our youngest daughter, Leah, was... Continue reading →

What Leah is doing now

by bethj // November 28, 2016 // No Comments

It’s been awhile since I updated this blog, but in my last blog post, I shared that Leah was taking an EMT class that her dad Ray was teaching at the hospital where he works. Leah didn’t think she would... Continue reading →

Leah’s EMT class

by bethj // December 10, 2015 // No Comments

Leah has been taking my husband Ray’s EMT training class at the hospital where he works. It’s the first time she’s ever really been in a “classroom” environment, so it’s been a different experience for her. There’s certain perks with... Continue reading →

Leah is taking an EMT class

by bethj // September 15, 2015 // No Comments

This summer our daughter Leah babysat our daughter Heather’s girls, Leah’s nieces Annabelle and Violet. Heather had assigned them daily chores, and Leah would take them to the swimming pool, the park, or for an ice cream cone. They enjoyed... Continue reading →

How is your summer going?

by bethj // June 12, 2015 // No Comments

How is your summer going? Leah started babysitting her nieces this week part-time, Annabelle and Violet (Heather’s daughters). It’s a little strange with Leah being gone 3 days away from home (she spends the night to avoid using up a lot of... Continue reading →

Leah’s new car

by bethj // April 15, 2015 // No Comments

It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged here ~ just the dailiness of life. 🙂 Leah is 20 years old now and will turn 21 years old this year ~ a legal adult. So hard to believe! It seems yesterday that... Continue reading →

When your child doesn’t know

by bethj // September 27, 2014 // No Comments

Our daughter Leah has always homeschooled and in 2012, she graduated from our homeschool, Shekinah Christian Academy. Since then, Leah has not enrolled in college classes nor does she have a job. When Ray and I, her sisters, her grandparents,... Continue reading →

When your graduate doesn’t know the next step

by bethj // April 9, 2014 // No Comments

Yesterday our granddaughter Violet asked our youngest daughter Leah if she has homework. Leah said no (never one to expound on things!), and I explained that she had graduated and doesn’t have homework any more. Violet said, “You’re lucky!”... Continue reading →

Prayers for your children

by bethj // August 22, 2013 // No Comments

We are finished homeschooling Leah, but she still lives at home – and still needs my prayers daily! Even when your kids “fly the nest,” it’s vital to keep them covered in prayer (and generations to come!). Recently I came across... Continue reading →

A beautiful heart

by bethj // June 19, 2013 // No Comments

We’re getting into the hot summer months now here in Missouri. Some of our summer plans include the zoo (an annual excursion) and hopefully a family vacation. I’d LOVE to be able to go to the beach! What are your... Continue reading →

Life After Homeschooling

by bethj // February 28, 2013 // No Comments

You may be wondering what Leah has been up to since she graduated from our homeschool. She’d probably tell you, “Blissfully nothing!” with a big smile on her face. She has done the following: gone to bed way too late... Continue reading →

My purple scarf: What crafts do you like to do?

by bethj // March 1, 2011 // No Comments

On Superbowl Sunday our oldest daughter Heather went with her husband Kyle and their kids to a friend’s house for a Superbowl party. Of course, it was just Heather’s excuse to get together with her girlfriends! While there, her friend... Continue reading →

The Word Homeschooling

Encouraging Homeschooling Moms ~ From A Not So Perfect Homeschooling Mom

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