The Mom Life

All of our things are condensed to two bedrooms in a missions guest house.   Those things will soon be down to just 5 checked bags and a few carry-ons.  I was thinking today how we've come full circle.  Our "House Hunters" house was huge (at the time, it was the only one we could find in our desired area).   We furnished it the best we could on a missionary budget (think minimalistic) and it was a beautiful space where we were able to begin our Misión Agape ministry and host many events and activities there for other ministries and the missions community.  House Hunters International (photo creds to Kathryn Grassmeyer) I like scaling down though and simplifying.   It helps me to keep in perspective what I treasure most.   And I was thinking today at this time of year when there’s so much pressure as Americans to spend, spend, spend, are we investing in things that are lasting and purposeful?   I think about some of the Christmas gifts I’ve bought an

I've been quiet lately about Cruz, because if I were honest, we've hit a rough season lately. Preteen mamas, do you hear me?? He is the primary reason I'm teaching at the school I am...I didn't see any way that I could spend my day with him homeschooling. We were like two opposing magnets...such different goals and desires. What concerned (and frustrated) me the most was how had become so self centered. First day of school...great depiction of his attitude at the time.  But the first week of February, he started attending Carachipampa, a Christian school that was established as a school to support the education of missionary families. The Bible is integrated in every area possible, with godly teachers and staff. Cruz has been well loved and prayed for this past month. And he has made me so incredibly proud. He's making good grades, trying to do his very best, and asking very little help from me with homework. And last week his class did a presen