Parenting 101… At Least It Should Be

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...

Just a Mom

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...

Seasons

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...

A Letter To My Daughters

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...

Welcome Natanyah Grace VanHaitsma!

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...

Mixed Emotions

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,...