tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.comments2016-06-05T22:52:51.001-05:00The Journey Home~ Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07141544569501350910noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-10840860384732527832016-06-05T22:52:51.001-05:002016-06-05T22:52:51.001-05:00I was there, and I still tear up reading this. I ...I was there, and I still tear up reading this. I love my girls!michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803218539341504943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-48536825726463661402014-06-23T21:48:11.527-05:002014-06-23T21:48:11.527-05:00LOL!! Tell Michael that HIS duty is to keep the g...LOL!! Tell Michael that HIS duty is to keep the grass mowed and the weeds pulled. Then maybe you can get the chips out and some stored away before he can come back in and scarf them down!! On the other side of it all, they are sooooo much healthier than regular chips!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-9011854385926765882014-06-22T21:28:25.017-05:002014-06-22T21:28:25.017-05:00This is a great concept!This is a great concept!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-61347680919879148892014-06-22T21:26:26.903-05:002014-06-22T21:26:26.903-05:00Yummy, I need to join next year!Yummy, I need to join next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-54378485735927219002014-04-29T16:34:07.689-05:002014-04-29T16:34:07.689-05:00Thanks for sharing this process for you and making...Thanks for sharing this process for you and making me really slow down and pay attention. I need that. Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551490301699036812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-10987052712880388202014-03-22T10:51:45.848-05:002014-03-22T10:51:45.848-05:00After we dropped the girls off at the softball gam...After we dropped the girls off at the softball game, B and I decided to get a snack on our way to our hiking destinations. I got White Castles, and was heading to Taco Bell to get him a cheese rollup when he decided to try a bite of my cheeseburger. I figured he would take one bite then give it back, but instead he ate it all and asked for another one! After that he wanted a third, but I was all out of cheeseburgers. He went on and on about how those were the best burgers EVER, and that Mommy and Sissy just HAD to go there sometime. When I told him that Mommy doesn't like White Castles, he said "Well, did she REALLY try one, or is she just saying that without knowing?" Hmm, I wonder where he learns things like that. Must be at Montessori. <br /><br />Anyway, with our bellies feeling fuller, we headed up to Pinnacles Youth Park north of Columbia. First we had to check out the poster showing non-venomous snakes of Missouri, so we would know what to look for. We headed out on a few well marked trails, winding through the forest and along a creek. Every time we came upon a picnic shelter or a bridge, he had a story about things that probably happened there. He showed me his rock-climbing prowess, checked out a shallow cave, washed his hands in the creek (and dried them on my pants), posed on a tall outcropping that probably would have caused Mommy to have a stroke, and explored a large hollow tree trunk inside and out. <br /><br />All the while, he was talking about how Sissy has GOT to see this and Mommy just HAS to see that. I'm not as good with words as Rachel, but it was wonderful to see him enjoying God's creation and wanting to share it with others.michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803218539341504943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-62047853446048569742014-01-14T05:13:39.253-06:002014-01-14T05:13:39.253-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503514354348880237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-48191078135488161382014-01-01T09:35:14.516-06:002014-01-01T09:35:14.516-06:00Wow, what a fantastic post! Thank you for those m...Wow, what a fantastic post! Thank you for those memories! I remember so many of them, especially the first years. I hope you are successful in your desire to live minimally, as you seek to follow God's leading. May you be a blessing both to your family, and to those who associate with you. May some of your minimalism wear off on me....(maybe). Love, you, MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-53248881353207861632013-12-29T08:07:54.461-06:002013-12-29T08:07:54.461-06:00She was super excited about her gift and threw her...She was super excited about her gift and threw her hands in the air.~ Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141544569501350910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-7377903111092935482013-12-27T15:56:54.243-06:002013-12-27T15:56:54.243-06:00Loved your post, and loved the pictures. But what...Loved your post, and loved the pictures. But what was Hayley playing with? I couldn't figure it out. Anyway, it sounds like an intriguing idea. I might be able to do some of it, but not all of it. Love ya, MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-72381276363891981542013-08-29T22:14:12.136-05:002013-08-29T22:14:12.136-05:00I SEE YOU MRS. TRAVER, SPEAKING THAT TRUTH LIKE A ...I SEE YOU MRS. TRAVER, SPEAKING THAT TRUTH LIKE A BOSS!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633849448753538458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-67154782743624976012013-08-29T19:14:47.784-05:002013-08-29T19:14:47.784-05:00I JUST read that blog before I got to yours. Nice....I JUST read that blog before I got to yours. Nice. It's scary. But you're right. God is the only one powerful enough to defeat this one. It's going to take a miracle or Christ's return to fix the mess we have made. We can have hope that He will one day make all things right. Until then, we can have hope that He is sovereign and pray with passion that He will deliver people from their own destruction and the deceit and bondage of the enemy. Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551490301699036812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-88412175874645768882013-08-29T19:13:42.421-05:002013-08-29T19:13:42.421-05:00I really appreciate this post, mom. And I'm gl...I really appreciate this post, mom. And I'm glad you are learning a lot. Love yall!Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551490301699036812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-16919225326163996962013-08-02T05:04:29.233-05:002013-08-02T05:04:29.233-05:00This is the best! I'm suffering from FOMO righ...This is the best! I'm suffering from FOMO right now (the ICS 6 months-itis - the Fear Of Missing Out). Love yall!Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551490301699036812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-57412462946805952432013-04-12T16:29:06.969-05:002013-04-12T16:29:06.969-05:00You may have to text me when you put your blog tho...You may have to text me when you put your blog thoughts out on either one of them. There ARE some days when I just don't get on FB at all! (Unlike today, where this is like my 3rd time on it!) Take care and keep blogging. I love your home posts, and I love that you are prodding me onward to look beyond my safe little world, and nudging me toward being more open against human trafficking, abortion, gay marriage, etc. And you didn't even know it! Keep it up, Sweetie! MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-81078027291905170102013-03-30T21:30:14.604-05:002013-03-30T21:30:14.604-05:00She even took it out of the envelope so I couldn&#...She even took it out of the envelope so I couldn't peek! (I only know that because she told me that.)michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803218539341504943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-90974500209623793192013-03-30T12:50:58.640-05:002013-03-30T12:50:58.640-05:00Awww...love you friend. You always encourage me.Awww...love you friend. You always encourage me.~ Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141544569501350910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-55400153547988183172013-03-25T22:54:59.869-05:002013-03-25T22:54:59.869-05:00Its always exciting to have God sized dreams to be...Its always exciting to have God sized dreams to be going after! I am praying for you friend. You are smart, determined, and amazing. With God you will move mountains and pour out his Love on those that need it! Can't wait to hear more of this God sized journey!DLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16362378392532122692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-14345518795962238402013-02-27T10:47:33.415-06:002013-02-27T10:47:33.415-06:00Way to go Rachel! I think kids are sometimes over...Way to go Rachel! I think kids are sometimes over stimulated with electronics. Creative thinking is just that - creative! My boys used to "creatively" clean their rooms by putting EVERYTHING on the bed! Everything. Then when the floor was nice and clean and vacuumed, we sorted what was on the bed - together. Keep up the good work - you are a great mom. DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-81439326278243698812013-02-26T11:42:22.339-06:002013-02-26T11:42:22.339-06:00Yes, I was laughing out loud! But not gagging. Yo...Yes, I was laughing out loud! But not gagging. You DID use your imagination, you did chores (even those OVER 16), you played, and you did without a lot of things, because I didn't have the money to buy the things. Good for you!! And good for them! Did B get to clean up the bathroom or whereever he dumped the full bottle of shampoo?? Keep up your great work here! Love you, MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-47943512485845509192013-02-25T22:49:14.647-06:002013-02-25T22:49:14.647-06:00You win some, you lose some! I hope you did it gr...You win some, you lose some! I hope you did it graciously! And Michael is a pretty smart and observant (at times) fellow! MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-41296764361721888312013-02-25T11:52:03.161-06:002013-02-25T11:52:03.161-06:00I wondered if you went ahead and did it. I found ...I wondered if you went ahead and did it. I found her through your FB post. Thanks Julie!! I just cannot imagine you yelling. We will definitely have to make sure we both follow through. ~ Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07141544569501350910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-58019990552156710042013-02-25T10:58:54.134-06:002013-02-25T10:58:54.134-06:00So glad I'm not doing this alone!!! Great pos...So glad I'm not doing this alone!!! Great post!!!<br /><br />JulieJulie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17383220697338805922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-36145104374586311332013-01-21T05:36:55.349-06:002013-01-21T05:36:55.349-06:00Thank you for sharing your experiences. Really had...Thank you for sharing your experiences. Really had a great time reading your post.Corporate Catering Adelaidehttp://www.churchillcourtcatering.com.au/adelaide-catering-services/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2655388223113391822.post-60654927029246979372013-01-20T23:16:18.574-06:002013-01-20T23:16:18.574-06:00It was well worth it for me, and I enjoyed every m...It was well worth it for me, and I enjoyed every minute of it, even when I nearly drowned while you were treating my foot and it tickled. A lot of thought and love went into this, and I appreciate it (and you) so much.michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803218539341504943noreply@blogger.com