Praises of a Wife and Mommy

  Living in the age of technology can sometimes make you feel as though you are not doing enough with your children. You sit them in front of a TV, you let them play on games consoles, and it can get to a point where you wonder if any of this is actually helping their development or education. It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that modern tech is only a distraction, but when you look closer you realise that their laptop can be one of the best learning tools in the house. In this article we are going to look at ways laptops can help your kids learn , and how simple it can be to turn something they already enjoy into something that supports their growth. Keep reading if you want a few practical ideas that fit into real family life. https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-and-young-boy-sitting-on-floor-with-laptop-4624915/   Use Educational Websites One of the easiest and most effective things you can do is introduce educational websites into your child’s screen time. There...

This Thanksgiving we traveled just a couple hours to my husband’s cousin’s home. It had been a few years since we were last there, so it felt good to reconnect with familiar faces, warm conversation, and the simple joy of being together again. As always, I found myself noticing how quickly my kids are growing. Walking into a home with younger children reminded me once again that time doesn’t slow down for any of us. These little moments, these quick trips, these family gatherings are precious. They matter more than we often realize in the moment. And as I watched my kids, I also watched Grandma Rose. My heart felt heavy as we left. Not because of too much food, but because time truly is a thief. I became deeply aware of how fragile and sacred our time together is. Some years, circumstances have made visits harder to achieve, and that only makes the moments we do share feel even more significant. I could sense she (Grandma Rose) wasn’t feeling her best that day. Tiny signs of discomfort...

Decorating the Christmas tree at church looked a little different this year. Being in a new building brings a new atmosphere, new rhythms, and new traditions—yet it also brings a fresh reminder that change is okay. In fact, change is often necessary when the Lord is the One leading us forward. As the tree went up, I found myself stepping back and simply watching. I didn’t hang a single ornament this time. Instead, I enjoyed seeing everyone pitch in—each person adding something small, yet together creating something beautiful. The teamwork, the laughter, the quick rhythm of people serving side by side… it felt like a glimpse of what the Body of Christ is meant to be. Scripture reminds us of this truth:  “From Him the whole body, joined and held together… grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” — Ephesians 4:16  “Two are better than one… for if either falls, one can help the other up.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 Watching that tree come to life reminded me th...

Date night in fancy clothes… with my not-so-fancy black boot. My husband always looks sharp, and I do my best to match the energy, even if my accessory of the year is medical-grade footwear. A friend and I joked a few weeks ago about bedazzling the boot, turning it into a sparkling masterpiece. But that is just not my personality. I can appreciate the humor, but glitter and gemstones were not going to make it onto my leg... it would probably make my other leg itchy if it touched it... I'm more about comfort over fashion anyways!  So there I was, dressed up again for our double date. Dinner and then the Cirque Musica Holiday show. Even with the boot, it felt good to be out, to laugh, to enjoy a night that felt “normal” in the middle of a very abnormal season. Dinner itself was… okay. Not great. Not horrible. But here’s what I love about my husband: he always orders something he knows I’ll like so we can trade plates if we need to. Sure enough, my steak was incredibly salty. Salty fo...