EVERY MOMent COUNTS!
Every Thursday night our family loads up in the car and heads to inner city Little Rock. This includes me, my husband, our homeschooled 17-year-old son, our toddler, and sometimes my college-age daughter. We set out on a special mission, to serve Teen Moms in the area through a program called Teen MOPS. Teen MOPS [...]
“So, Kellus. Tell mommy. What is Christmas about?” I waited eagerly for his answer, wondering if he would remember what I taught him last year. “Christmas is about Christmas Tree, and Lights and Decorations and Presents!” he answered. His voice was roaring with excitement and he jumped up and down all around the living room [...]
When I first started homeschooling I was afraid of a few things. 1. My kids would get on my nerves. 2. My kids wouldn’t get enough socialization. 3. My educational weaknesses would be my kids’ educational weaknesses. Now in my 17th year of homeschooling, I can say that all of those have come TRUE. 1. [...]
My mom, a public school teacher, often declared “I’m the only Jesus many of these children ever see.” And she would remind my siblings and me that we were representing Christ to our classmates. Now as a parent, my husband and I have chosen to send our children to public school for the same reason. [...]
Memorial Day is often thought to be the “beginning of summer,” especially here in the south. But today is about much more than barbecues and parties. It is a day to remember the sacrifice of many so that we may live in freedom. Therefore, today we stop to remember and honor all of the men and [...]
Yesterday I was at a friend’s house chatting while our kids played upstairs. As usual, after only a few minutes, rumblings of discontent reverberated down the stairs. I was tired, so I let my frustration with my daughter’s attitude show. Our children were far out of earshot when I voiced my irritation to my friend, but [...]
Easter is such a powerful and holy season that is quickly being overshadowed by an overgrown rabbit, and the real meaning is lost on over-sugared children. Many adults are even unsure as to why we celebrate Easter and why it is even more important than Christmas. Discover (or rediscover) the beauty of this pivotal event in the [...]
One of my favorite times of day is story time. (To be fair, it is right before nap time, so maybe that’s a factor.) Everyone, even my three wiggly boys, settles down. After I’ve read to the youngest and laid him down, the three oldest wedge themselves beneath my arms or on my lap. We [...]
If you sing these words to the Jason Mraz song “I’m Yours,” you will see a glimpse into the Hawkins home — well, actually more like a glimpse into my husband’s brain: ” I found something under your bed I smelt it… An old bologna sandwich with some cheese That had melted… Fell right through the [...]
Our family is a diverse group, a pleasant mixture of races and cultures! It makes for a deep appreciation for each other and for God. Our interactions cause us to respect our differences. We all have a growing group of friends who cross the racial and cultural lines. We don’t all have the same skin [...]
