Is College a Must?
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Is College a Must?

We have always homeschooled.  We have eight children ages 9-23. Our oldest two are married, and our 19-year-old is a senior in college. One of the questions we were asked a lot over the years is, “How will you pay for all of their college educations?” There was an assumption that we would front all…

A Call to Simplicity
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A Call to Simplicity

Sometimes it’s really hard isn’t it?  Being home most of the time with your children?  You need to know that the sacrifices you are making to be home with your kids are worth it.  You have no idea how much your presence means to them.  You being WITH your children is a huge part of…

cancer experience
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Snapshots of a Mother’s Cancer Experience — Pt 4: Mutiny Reported / Play Date

When I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2000, I came face-to-face with my own mortality—and learned some profound lessons that transformed my view of reality. I would never sign up for my cancer experience, but neither would I trade away the treasures mined from it. Above all, I learned to live…