Our lives have been so incredibly busy. I guess that goes without saying when you have 16 kids, homeschool, with 11 kids on two sports teams, and run a growing non-profit organization. I used to say I was waiting for the merry-go-round to slow down. Now I realize that … [Read more...]
#MarchMadness
It's #marchmadness, which means most of us have husbands or kids that are wrapped up in every game and the outcome. The whiteboards are written, the brackets are made, and every game is waited on with baited breath. In the spirit of the season, I thought I would … [Read more...]
A Family That Runs Together
When Daly Kay was 14, we began a new tradition. Running the Disney Princess Half Marathon together. Every year since, any daughter that was over 14 joined us. It has become a quick jaunt away for just the big girls. This year, Glory Joined us. She and Kemper had … [Read more...]
Belated Birthday Celebrations
Kemper turned 16 in November, but it took us 7 weeks to be able to celebrate with her friends and then another month to be able to go out for her gifts. Between her never-ending cross country season that was extended an extra month for several national meets, our … [Read more...]
When His Plans and Mine Don’t Match Up
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans for welfare and not calamity, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 Ever been in a hopeless situation? One that seemingly had no answers? No way out, no peace, no way to return to normal? … [Read more...]
I Forgot Valentines Day!
Admittedly, yesterday's post on the death of a college freshman may not have been the most romantic thing to put up on Valentine's Day. To be completely honest, I had forgotten that it was February 14th. No worries, by 8am my little tribe was in full cupid … [Read more...]
A Letter to Erica’s Parents and One for Everyone Else
To the parents of Erica Buschick: I just had to write you. The photos of your beautiful daughter haunt my newsfeed and my heart breaks for you. I have four daughters right around Erica's age, and two currently at university. The tragedy that has happened to Erica is … [Read more...]
A Life Lesson From LegoLand
My son Ransom wanted to to go Legoland for his 8th birthday. He had saved up his toothfairy money for spending cash and stashed some coupon he found (that wound up being expired) so that he and I could enjoy a day together full of fun and adventure. You should know … [Read more...]
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