We just finished our tenth Cousin Camp and it was an incredible, exhausting, thrilling blessing. Our eldest granddaughter, Callie Gaskins (age 19), put together a video of some of this year’s highlights: Our granddaughter Isabel Yates (age 12) wrote this beautiful poem about our farm—where Cousin Camp takes place: I Am the Farm I am … Read More about Highlights from Cousin Camp 2017
The Power of a “Buddy”–Cousin Camp is coming!!
I know it’s getting close when I start getting phone calls from my grandkids asking, “Ghee, whose buddy am I going to be this year?” Cousin Camp is almost here! It still amazes me that buddies are such a big deal. I started this system out of desperation! I needed the kids to help each … Read More about The Power of a “Buddy”–Cousin Camp is coming!!
My Second Hike on the Appalachian Trail
My friend Melody and I just finished our 2nd hike on the Appalachian Trail! 4 days, 3 nights, 37 miles, each with 37-pound backpacks; We hit the trail at Trout Creek, Va and staggered off 4 days later near Daleville, Va. We scaled Virginia’s triple crown-“Dragon’s Tooth,” “McAfee Knob,” and “Tinker Cliffs.” Even my … Read More about My Second Hike on the Appalachian Trail
Is it really a vacation with toddlers?
I used to think vacations equaled rest. Sleeping in, curling up with a book, long walks, and romantic dinners with my husband… and then I had kids! I distinctly remember one of our early family vacations with toddlers. It was a disaster. The babies did not sleep, the siblings fought, and it was either too … Read More about Is it really a vacation with toddlers?
How You Can Build A Strong Friendship with Your Husband
I’m thrilled to have my dear friend and colleague Lisa Jacobson share a guest blog today! Her words are rich! He often introduces me as his girlfriend. Ever-so-slightly embarrassing. He’ll say it to the barista at Starbucks, or the cashier in the check-out line of the grocery store. Even to the new couple we met at … Read More about How You Can Build A Strong Friendship with Your Husband
A Mother’s Legacy
Her long white hair was usually tied up in a bun. A twinkle in her deep blue eyes revealed a well of joy and perhaps mischievousness. Even though she was already 96, she still met weekly with twelve young mothers she had been mentoring for nearly a dozen years. Widowed at 62 she had poured … Read More about A Mother’s Legacy
Do You Feel Empty in Your Nest?
It’s the season of graduations. You may have your first child graduating or you may be launching your last. It’s a joyful time, a sad time, and a big adjustment for all! Years ago you could never imagine the “empty nest season” but suddenly it is here! Because our 5 kids were so close in … Read More about Do You Feel Empty in Your Nest?
Encouragement for a Guilt Ridden Mother
I am the worst mother in the world. I feel so guilty all the time. I know better but I just can’t live up to the picture of the mom I know God wants me to be and that I want to be! What can I do? Please help me! This note from a friend … Read More about Encouragement for a Guilt Ridden Mother
