by Tess Worrell | Jun 1, 2012 | General
Do you ever get a little overwhelmed by your children?They aren’t doing anything wrong–they are just busy. Very, very busy. I know, for me, there are moments the constant barrage of questions, requests, and chatter overload my mind–especially if...
by Tess Worrell | May 26, 2012 | General
Our son graduated college today. At the last moment, he was informed he would graduate cum laud.Amazing. My son who you couldn’t pay to read. Who doodled his way through math. Who just wanted to go film movies in the backyard.Admitted to one of the best colleges...
by Tess Worrell | May 19, 2012 | General
“Work with your family–not for your family.” “Mommy, can I help?” my daughter asked as I planted flowers in our front beds. Tree roots, black plastic laid by a prior owner, and countless rocks made the digging near impossible. With our...
by Tess Worrell | May 12, 2012 | General
I love words. Words that inspire. Words that convict. Words that encourage. I especially love words that get my children to do what I ask.In reading a blog post from the National Center for Biblical Parenting (NCBP), I found such a phrase. “On a mission.”...
by Tess Worrell | Apr 28, 2012 | General
Though schedules vary, many home schoolers close the school year in May. For some, May becomes a light at the end of the long tunnel. For others, it looms as the blinding flash of a freight train hurtling toward them. However we see it–May is a finish line. How...
