by Erika VanHaitsma | Apr 5, 2016 | Parenting
You would think I would know this already. This shouldn’t be a surprise. I feel a bit like an idiot to be honest.We have been having some rough moments in the VanHaitsma household lately. My attitude has been struggling in terms of my parenting skills. There are...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Jan 8, 2016 | Parenting
When I was younger I wanted to be a missionary overseas. I wanted to travel the world teaching the Bible and doing incredible things for God. I didn’t want to be “just a mom.” I wanted to be this amazing Christian who saw God do miraculous things in...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Nov 9, 2015 | Parenting, Sunday Morning Thoughts
I love to teach. Getting up in front of people and sharing what God has taught me fills me up. It invigorates me and gets me passionate. I love it!I am not in a season where I get to teach a lot. At least not in the ways I want.We homeschool.I know, some of you are...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Sep 18, 2015 | Parenting
A Letter To My Daughters and All Little GirlsMy Dear Daughters,You are so precious to me. I look at you and I am amazed and scared. I know what it’s like to grow up as a girl. I know the pressures, the struggles, the temptations you will face. I know the lies...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Aug 22, 2015 | Family Time, Parenting
We would like to announce the birth of Natanyah (Na-tonya) Grace VanHaitsma on Tues Aug 18.I am once again overwhelmed and amazed at the goodness and grace of my God. He answered every single prayer… just not usually in ways I expected 🙂 Natanyah is the...
by Erika VanHaitsma | Aug 13, 2015 | Parenting
Aug 28th is the due date for the little one I am now carryingAug 29th is Shiloh’s date of birthSo many emotions right now. So many thoughts. For the most part I am honestly focused on this little one and being (overly) ready to have this baby. I am excited,...