Welcome to my blog!

I hope that you will find things here that will help to encourage you in whatever stage of your life that you may find yourself. As a wife and mom I am often looking for resources myself to help make things a little bit better for our family. Whether it is information on how to make my marriage better, raising children, gardening, or canning (I love to can produce from our garden that we can enjoy during the cold winter months). I'm always on the lookout for ways that I can do things better for those I love.

A little bit about me. I have a wonderful husband, Don, and we have been married for over 15 years. We have two beautiful girls who keep us busy as their parents. Being a full time wife and mom are my primary jobs and the dearest to my heart. Our girls are home schooled so that takes a majority of my time being their teacher. Having the privilege to teach your child to read and then watching them grasp concepts and move forward has been one of the most fulfilling things in my life. It's hard work, make no mistake. But worth every minute.

At home we share our hobby farm with 2 horses, 3 cats, 1 dog, 19 hens, 1 rooster, 2 bunnies, 2 ducks, and 2 fish. I love animals of all kinds and enjoy getting to see these wonderful creatures that God created on a daily basis. We've enjoyed getting to see some beautiful examples of our Creator's love and provision for us by watching these animals that He made. 

Don and I are passionate about marriage, and helping others to have the best marriage possible. Because of our passion for this, we host an annual Art of Marriage event at our church each fall. It gives couples a chance to "get away" and "get to know" or maybe even "rediscover" each other and God's plan for their marriage. I come from a divorced family, so know personally what that brokenness feels like. As an adult who is married, and has her own children, now we navigate what it looks like dealing with step-parents and siblings on both sides of the family. But I am always thankful for the Lord's grace and his provision in working out the various complexities of these relationships.

So that's a little bit about me. Thank you for stopping by. Hope that you will find something to be of help or encouragement to you.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)