New Beginning, My Personal Testimony

Angels Among Us
Today I wrote a Facebook update from my heart, "There are indeed angels among us. I know, as they have impacted my life in ways I would have never imagined. I call them friends. Amazing how God sends "angels" your way, even if at the time you are unaware you need them. Saying a prayer of thanksgiving today for all of the angels in my life, especially those that arrived right on time (God's time, not mine!)."  As we approach Thanksgiving, I am finding more and more blessings to be thankful for. It seems God really is sending messengers to help guide me in my new walk with Him.

Friendship Award
This award was given to me by Lee of Tossing it Out. Yeah! I am getting back into writing and the blogosphere, and have won my first award since my "big" comeback. Not sure how charming I really am, but always love connecting with other kindred spirits! Thanks Lee, for the award, but most of all for taking the time to rea

Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman's Battle
One of the awesome benefits I have found in homeschooling, is the ability to teach Christian values, include character education, and the ability to have meaningful lessons and conversations with my daughter. She will soon no longer be a tween, and will officially be a teen. I have always kept the lines of communication open with her, and have tried my best to instill Christian view points in reference to sexuality. I did an ok job, but there was definitely room for improvement. We are currently reading "Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman's Battle, Creative Conversations about Sexual and Emotional Integrity" by Shannon Ethridge.

Simple Homemade Cookies
I love to bake. I always have. I loved helping my Mama in the kitchen, especially around the holidays. However the first time I actually tried to do it alone, with the help of my best friend Jen in the 3rd grade was not my finest moment. Here is a post her mom recently sent to me in reference to this memory (I had forgotten all about this, and after you read it you will understand why. Not one of my best moments, lol): "One of my first funny memories of you---You and Jen were both in the AG class at Collier school. One afternoon you came over to the house and the two of you were going to make cookies. The recipe said "Grease the bottom of the cookie sheet". You two-

New Family Pics, Slideshow
Wishing You an Abundance of Blessings, Mini Van Mama is