Welcome to my blog. I write about life as a Christian wife, mother of eight children, and grandmother.
Enjoy.
I'm a collector of words. My favorite Pinterest board is full of words and sayings. When I go on vacation, I gather brochures, postcards, maps, and words about the places we're visiting. Usually these go in my suitcase with the best intentions of being transformed into something more creative once I get home.
We planned our summer vacation for this moment. 2,623 miles. And I couldn't watch.
There are few things that annoy a parent more than a child constantly interrupting.
There are some activities, like house cleaning day, when having a large family is a real blessing. And then there are other activities, like swim day, when having a large family not only makes the task harder, but can sometimes even be dangerous.
My heart has been wrestling.
Years ago I read a biography on Susannah Wesley. I was raised Methodist, so I was familiar with the legacy of her sons, Charles and John. I knew they had been reared in a large family. In desperation as to how their mother did it, I read about Susannah, hoping to glean some parenting wisdom.
