When I was 22 and pregnant with my first baby, I was excited and scared all at the same time. I was pretty sure I would be a good mom. I had a great mom, and I had been baby sitting and working with children for many years. So, I thought I would be pretty
on February 21, 2015
An adoptive mom’s Story (part 1)
Adoption . Family . Katie's Ramblings . Popular PostsOver the last few years, I have been surprised at the requests I have had to write this book or that book. But, I always just laugh and say if I ever write a book it will be about adoption. I may never write a book of my own, but I have decided to start
on February 11, 2015
The Unexpected Adoption Story (The beginning)
Adoption . Family . Katie's RamblingsYehovah’s ways are not our ways. This is a verse, I have heard all my life, yet for some reason I am always surprised by the way He does things. For example, when Jeremy and I married and talked about having a big family, and about helping other families through foster care, we never planned to adopt
Recently, a lot of friends have been concerned about their child’s schooling and over all behavior, specifically those in the adolescent years. I have also struggled with my children during those difficult developmental years, and totally understand their frustration. A few years ago, after adopting a child with severe brain injury, I began doing lots
on September 26, 2014
Scripture is the answer to the question, “What do you believe?”
Family . Popular Posts . Torah/BibleRecently people are wondering what we believe, so in an attempted to answer these questions I have tried to make a sort of statement of our faith. Our hope is that you will read all the scriptures below to truly understand what we believe. Our beliefs have come out of years of reading the
With the start of a new school year there are lots of posts on face book about the first day, week of school. Most homeschoolers are starting a new school year at this time as well. I noticed some homeschooling mom’s are wondering how to structure their day. So, I thought I would share