It is always tough watching your little ones go through surgery. You want to take their pain away and there is nothing you can go there but be there and support them. For those of you who know our story, strabismus eye issues have plagued my identical twins, Joel and Caleb from birth. Early on I even wrote a few posts over at Little Four Eyes if you’re interested in reading about the early days of our journey. Two weeks…
2016 was a good year. I had interesting professional opportunities come my way. I engaged in volunteer activities I really enjoy. My family is happy, healthy, and thriving. I am blessed beyond measure. So why was 2016 a struggle for me? Why did I find myself regularly in a state of discontentment? Of restlessness? Fighting frustration and not knowing if I was focusing my efforts where I should be? When I reflected back on the year and wrote my 2017 goals,…
A couple weeks ago a missionary from the Dominican Republic visited my kids at school and talked about some of the work she is doing there. Her name is Jamielynn Tinkey. I have never meat Jamielynn. But she had quite the impact on my kids. All three came home from school and wanted to have a lemonade stand to raise money to send to her and support her work. Since it is October and our street isn’t that busy, we…
Today is Election Day in the United States. And like so many others around our great nation, I was not looking forward to voting. Not only was I not looking forward to it, I was dreading it. On my way to pick up my oldest from school, I gave myself a pep talk. I would vote after I picked him up. At least I would have it over with and have “done my duty.” Then I picked up an energetic kiddo…
It is back to school time in the McNary house. I’m happy to report we survived the first week and are still smiling just as big as they were in this picture taken on the first day. (Don’t they all look adorable in their uniforms?) All three boys are in school full time now, which is different for me. I’ve enjoyed getting into the new routine. I’m amazed how productive I’ve been able to be in my virtual assistant work…
Top Sci-Fi TV Shows By Lisa Hamm I have a love for all things Science Fiction. Whether it be a good book, movie, tv show, board game, you name it – I am hooked. When my sister said that I could guest blog for her sometime, I don’t think this was exactly the topic she had in mind, but it’s the first topic that came to my mind. And once the gears started turning, I couldn’t stop. I had my…
This past week on a family trip, the boys got some new stuffed animals from a local festival. Cute little dolphins. By the time we arrived back to the car, one dolphin already had a tear in it’s fin. The child with the torn dolphin asked if I could sew it. After telling them we could pick up a small sewing kit later that day, I had three enthusiastic boys asking a question that made me cringe … Can we…
August is always a forgotten month for me. A month where I start to get excited for Fall and all that comes with it. So I always wish August away. Not on purpose. I just think past it. Thinking about what comes after it instead of savoring everything it has to offer me. Because when you stop to think about it. August has some pretty good things going for it. The final days of summer vacation to savor with the…
Work / life balance. It has almost become a dirty word. How do you give your family the time and attention they deserve, while also contributing financially? How do you fulfill the needs of those around you, while still engaging in creative outlets that inspire and motivate you on a personal level? While there are many ways to earn a flexible living, many promises of working from home prove too good to be true. Today, I wanted to share a little more about…
When I got my 2016 planner, it came with a gratitude journal. While I love the idea of journaling things I am grateful for, I have failed to get into the habit of sitting down and journaling on paper regularly. Since blogging is currently my preferred writing method of choice, I wanted to take a minute to stop and give thanks for some of my many blessings. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in…