So glad to hear there will be another book from that author. I will have to check it out! Thank you!

With 3 boys so close together, “Loving the Little Years” has had a large impact on how I look at motherhood! I can’t wait to read her newest book. Based on your recommendation, I’ll look into the other one, too.
Thanks for replying to my comment!

Isn’t that funny? I know most writers either sit on one side of the fence or the other. That’s the great thing about working together. I love that my critique partners all have different strengths, it’s a nice compliment. 🙂

I struggle too with feeling like that in motherhood. It can be so hard. Some of the books that have meant the most to me during this time have been “loving the little years.” and “Homeschooling with a meek and quiet spirit.” This second one is my all time favorite. It applies to so many areas beyond homeschooling and just motherhood in general. It is a wonderful book!

Yes, Amanda! That opportunity to apply what we’ve learned almost always comes immediately, doesn’t it? I panic far too often too! I’m working on taking a deep breath and trusting quicker. Not an easy thing for me, but something I really want to work on.

Well hello, Miss Rachel! You are a sight for sore eyes on this evening that’s the end of a sick day. I’m ready to get off this couch! So happy to see you here.

I wish I had the words to say how much this encourages me. I am so thankful for you girls at MoHL, TOO!! You ladies have such a heart for the Lord and for setting a wonderful example of young, Godly, femininity. Delighted to hear about your own writing journey and that you’ve embraced God’s presence and direction…even in those times of growth that can be difficult. He will lead you to green pastures! Hugs back atcha!!

Thank you for sharing your heart, that means a lot to me, as a new writer just starting out on my own writing journey (non-fiction). Everythign you’ve mentioned are things the Lord’s taught and has been teaching me in the last few years. I could echo this this week, “He so graciously guides us through moments of growth in His perfect timing.” Exactely! 🙂 I love it when He puts the puzzle pieces all together and I get those, “Ah-ha!” moments when I can see how His hand has been playing a part all along. “The empty vessels to show how abundantly He is what fills.” – amen! 😀

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Love in Christ, and many blessings!
~Rachel~

Isn’t that the way of it? As soon as we learn a lesson, there’s suddenly an immediate crossroads to apply it or panic. I think I panic far too often– well done to you for staying the course! And thank YOU for your wonderful, wise friendship!

God has been so good. As soon as I posted this yesterday, I was instantly tested in a HUGE way. I nearly panicked (I assure you, it was panic worthy) but I was once again reminded that He is in control and to just hang on, do what I can do with it all and He is going to see that everything happens as it should.

Thank you for your encouragement. You are such a good friend and I am so thankful to have a wise sounding board for when the going gets tough.

Dorothy,

There is something so freeing about it. I nearly up and deleted this blog post and did something more Christmas-y, and then I just closed my eyes and hit “publish” I’m glad I did, because it’s been amazing and so encouraging to hear that we are all in this together and are ALL looking to God as the perfecter and finisher of our faith. He is good. 🙂 Hugs!