Ecclesiastes 3:6 A time to keep, and a time to throw away. To me, motherhood has always seemed to be about holding on and letting go. Recently,however, there’s been just a little too much letting go for my comfort. My baby girl, Baleigh, left for Kenya last week. With my third daughter in…
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Yes, It’s Worth the Effort!
The last couple of months have caused a shift in priorities around the Scheibner house. Instead of our usual “Parent-Centered: You kids are welcome members of the team,” approach to life, suddenly everything has become child-centered. Between baseball season, swim meets, prom, graduation, senior banquets, middle school plays, choir performances, and the usual myriad of…
Read MoreNo More Strikeouts
It’s baseball season around the Scheibner house! For me, that means grass stained knees, smelly cleats, and sweaty happy boys. I love baseball season! It’s been interesting to watch as my boys have progressed through the various levels of baseball. In the beginning, any ball thrown near home plate counted as a strike. At…
Read MoreWhat’s The Big Deal About Making My Bed?
“What’s the big deal about making my bed?” Have you ever faced that question from one of your children? I know that I have. Honestly, sometimes I catch myself thinking that question as well! So, what is the big deal or does an unmade bed even make a difference? Steve has been writing on his…
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