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Three Ideas on Memorial Day…

Linsey Driskill
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Three practical ways to show gratefulness for the men and women who gave their very lives for our freedom:
1. Pray with your children for families who lost loved ones serving our country, give thanks for them, and our awesome freedom.
2. Ask your children if they’d like to write a note to one of these families thanking them.
3. Bring a meal to a family who lost their dad, mom, or spouse serving our country to show we remember and are grateful for them, and just to practically help out.
(If you have more ideas, please share them below!)
We are forever grateful for all the brave, selfless men and women who gave their lives so we can live in freedom. Lord, please bless these families immeasurably. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

Giving Thanks Always: Betsie ten Boom’s Remarkable Choice in a Concentration Camp

Linsey Driskill

Be encouraged by Betsie ten Boom’s amazing story in my article:

“Giving Thanks Always: Betsie ten Boom’s Remarkable Choice in a Concentration Camp”

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I will be posting this week on Facebook & Instagram about board game recommendations if you want to check it out. Some of the ones we’ve loved are Ticket to Ride Junior, Sequence, Sleeping Queens, and Uno. Please comment below to share some of your favorites!

 

 

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mamas!

Linsey Driskill

You are special, You are loved, You are Important. Many of us wonder how we’re doing as moms – where we’re failing and where we’re succeeding. But while we try to figure that out, all our children really want is the simple gift of US. Here’s to each of you mamas! You got this!!! (:

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
‘Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.’
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:26-28

I’m thankful for each of you awesome mothers!!! Celebrating Mother’s Day with my crew:

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Parenting & Devotional Book Recommendations

Linsey Driskill

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The devotional for 6 & up fosters wonder in His amazing creation & Himself. So good! 

 
The Boundaries book is impactful and practical for parenting all age children and this quote summarizes it. “Boundaries with kids isn’t about ‘making’ your child do anything. People who are coerced to do something don’t have the freedom to make nature or moral choices. It is much more about structuring your child’s existence so that he experiences the consequences of his behavior, thus leading him to be more responsible and caring.” 
 
The pic below is from the March of Dimes walk yesterday supporting Preemie babies! Our triplets participated in the “Superhero Sprint” where they had capes for all the kids – so cute! And so much fun seeing some of the nurses from the NICU who took care of B, B& G when they were itty bitties!
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“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

Sharing your Children’s Birth Stories with Them

Linsey Driskill

Years ago, a MOPS speaker said children love knowing the details of how they came into the world because it helps them grasp that they are each individuals with their own story and purpose and also a special gift to God and us. Have fun sharing your children’s birth stories with them and the miracles they are!

“Children are a gift from the Lord.” Psalm 127:3

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