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Introducing our newest baby!! A boy! Our new baby #10 vlog style video. Mae Renfroe
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Mae Renfroe , wife and homeschooling mother of soon to be 10, gives advice and encouragement for those of little ones. The more you have doesn't mean it's harder. It actually gets easier. visit Mae over on her website and blog for encouragement, resources, and to see the 5 books she has written. Music: Happy Summer Musician: ZakharValaha URL: https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-happy-summer-long-10627/ Five years since the loss of our precious son, Clayton. In this video I give hope, encouragement, and helpful resources for those walking a difficult journey in life. And I share about my latest book, Holding on to Hope. For much of the resources mentioned in this video visit my website and blog. And for the book on my website as well. For the video series I mentioned, Hope From the Cemetery series summer 2020, look here on my YouTube channel. Mae Renfroe Music: Sweet Musician: LiQWYD URL: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd This week the children and I took a much needed spring break. But I didn't want it to be just a wasted week. I wanted them to continue their learning and also find creative or productive things to do. So one of the things we are doing in the mornings is thinking together of things they would like to see how they are made. Then we look them up on YouTube and watch them on our big screen. It's very interesting and educational to see how things are made on a huge scale and in massive quantities in the factories. YouTube can really add to your education plan for your children's school and make it work for you in a good and positive way. But be careful of the junk there as well. Mae Renfroe Music: Sweet Musician: LiQWYD URL: http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd I've been a homeschooling mom for 16 years now. Here are my 5 reasons why I do what I do, and I keep going even though it's the hardest job I'll probably ever do in life. Yes, it's hard, but it's worth it for some reasons and so many ways!! Mae Renfroe Hey you all! Here are my five reasons I do nighttime devotions with my children. I encourage to do this in your home as well. It will be worth your time and effort! I promise you! :) Mae Renfroe News about my 10th baby Inspiration to keep on going when the going gets tough! Welcome to part 3 of my homeschooling series. Homeschooling is a hard job for sure, but it's worth all the work, prayers, and momma's tears. Know your why for homeschooling and keep at it! Don't quit! To connect with me and for more great resources and homeschooling support please visit my website and blog. Mae Renfroe Continuing in my homeschooling series in this video I talk about the most important thing we need to teach our children. To know the gospel message and to be able to confidently and efficiently share our faith with others. And have living for God and being a witness and a light being our highest priority in schooling and in life. To connect with me and more great resources please visit my website and blog. Mae Renfroe Hey there, Welcome to this video and to my channel. Today I'm talking about homeschooling. And how we are doing things a bit more relaxed and taking a different approach to learning and homeschooling this year. there's so many different options and learning styles that works for each child, and that is the joy and freedom of homeschooling. What works for one may not work for another. And you learn as you go. I hope you find this encouraging. And please feel free to connect with me over on my website and blog, and for additional resources I have there. Mae Renfroe Hey, and welcome to this week's video!! I'm talking about our 14 day quarantine from having just traveled to Canada from Texas. It has me just a bit upset having to quarantine like this when we are all perfectly well and healthy. and we are missing out on stuff. Like the kids Bible camp, going camping with my mom and sister, or just going down to the river. it's a bummer. Though even in this we have much to be thankful for. thankful for our good health, for my family, for a safe and peaceful place to live ( there is alot oh turmoil in the world right now) and that I have God as my Hope and My Help!! I also mention and fix something I said in my last video. I let mothers know that being a mother is one of the greatest things you do. It's great when families can be an outreach out side the home, but what we do in the home is so very vital, and is not less than. And it's our first place of outreach. To read my article Six Secrets to Living a Joyfilled Life please look here on my channel or visit my website and blog. And keep an outlook for my upcoming book Holding on to Hope. Our families story of loss and the hope that keeps them going. This book is coming fall 2021. Mae Renfroe We have gotten into the very busy part of summer here now. With our garden things coming ready, lots of weeding to do, animals to tend, berry picking time coming soon, company coming, and the children in summer camps. So this is to say I have decided to take a break from blogging and vlogging for a few weeks. But if I do manage to have some time and some inspiration to write, I certainly would jump on here quick and do that, otherwise the pressure is off me to try and do this weekly. Summers are short and sweet how they are this far north, so you really have to make the most of them and I want to make sure I have plenty of time for my family. As well as to be able to enjoy all the things of summer.
Before I sign off here I just want to give you some advice and encouragement so you can make your summer a great one too! ~ Be there with and for your family. ~ And be aware of being all there -- giving your children your full attention. ( careful not to be distracted on your phone, etc..) ~ Be deliberate about putting God and the things of God into your lives on a daily biases. ~ If daily family devotions are not a regular a part of your lives, start this summer! ~ Make God a part of your normal conversation. ~ Make every moment a teachable moment. ~ Be patient with your children, and slow to anger. ~ Be consistent and firm, yet loving in correction. ~ Think of new ways to connect with your children, & really be a part of their lives this summer. ~ Be careful only to say those things that will uplift, encourage, & inspire them to want to do their best to please you and God. ~ And don't forget to take time for you, to rest & rejuvenate, and connect with God so you can continue pouring into your family. Keep up the great work moms! May you have a blessed summer! And remember as always I love hearing from my readers. I want to hear your comments, questions, and prayer requests. And I will reply as soon as I can. In Him, Mae
 Hey, here is vlog for you this week! Making God the center of your life and homes I know I have talked about this in previous blog posts, but just felt a desire to talk about this again this morning on video. How important that we make God first place in our lives, our homes, and in everything we do. God wants and desires that close relationship with us. And we wants not only to dwell in our hearts, but in right in our homes with us as go about our day, everyday. Hoping this little video will encourage and inspire you as you implement this in your home, and impart God to your children. In Him Mae
Hey you moms! From my home to yours, here is another video blog posts. The title of this video says it all. Children can live without cell phones. I know it hardly seems possible in the age we are living in. But our family of 9 children is living proof of of it! Our oldest son bought his first phone at the age of 18 1/2. So I did this video to be an encouragement to you, that if you want to raise your family that way as well, that it is completely possible! It truly is. Children can totally live without cellphones, i-pads, i-pods, i-phones, etc.... Now I'm not saying they don't need them for whatever reason, but they can live without them. Be encouraged to dare to go against the flow for the sake of your dear children. ( I do know these devices are not all negative though. ) Watch and enjoy! In Him, Mae Hey amazing moms! Here is another video blog post from my home to yours. I hope you enjoy! And may you be encouraged in your mothering to make the most of your reading moments with your children. Imagine if every time you read to your children, you read them only good Godly material that was edifying and built character, long lasting values, and drew them closer to the heart of God. WOW! May God be the center of your lives and in all that you do. In Him, Mae Note: If you are in my area and you are looking for worth while and wholesome reading for your children or for yourself, then you will want to visit our library. You can check us out online and browse over 1000 of our books that way as well.
www.renfroelibrary.weebly.com To all you amazing fellow mothers hope you had a great day! Just want to encourage you in your high calling of motherhood. You are in one of the greatest roles there is. You have a job of great value. And you are blessed beyond measure. Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest , holiest service to be assumed by mankind. ~ Howard W. Hunter
You are involved in the greatest building program in the nation -- building a strong family and a godly dynasty. ~ Nancy Campbell ( founder of Above Rubies Ministry ) For more encouragement and inspiration just for you moms please visit my page Encouragement for mothers. I also have a book for mothers full of encouraging and inspiring quotes. In Him, Mae
My first blog post after our newest baby! Hi to you all! In this video I talk about, and show off our new baby, Faith Irene. And tell about how she got her name. And how faith and peace go together. Hope you enjoy! And stayed tuned for more weekly blog posts. Now that I am up and going after our baby, I plan to do these video blog posts weekly again. In Him, Mae  Acronym for Purposeful Mothering |
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M - Making the most of every moment, modelling a Christ-like life, mindful of the things that matter most
O - Others that a mother puts before her own needs
T- Teaching by example, training our children in the way they should go, taking every opportunity to talk about the goodness and faithfulness of God
H - Holding our children's hearts, and drawing our children to the heart of God
E - Eternal investment, effort, and establishing lasting and meaningful relationships with our children
R - Risking everything for the kingdom of God, Relentless - her love for her children will never die, resting in God
I - Investing our time and energy, investing in our children's future and souls, insisting on good attitudes
N - No moments are wasted, no time is lost, nothing is done in vain
G - Guiding our children, guarding our children's hearts, and giving our children our undivided attention
O - Others that a mother puts before her own needs
T- Teaching by example, training our children in the way they should go, taking every opportunity to talk about the goodness and faithfulness of God
H - Holding our children's hearts, and drawing our children to the heart of God
E - Eternal investment, effort, and establishing lasting and meaningful relationships with our children
R - Risking everything for the kingdom of God, Relentless - her love for her children will never die, resting in God
I - Investing our time and energy, investing in our children's future and souls, insisting on good attitudes
N - No moments are wasted, no time is lost, nothing is done in vain
G - Guiding our children, guarding our children's hearts, and giving our children our undivided attention
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I know how hard a job mothering is, and that we mothers need all the encouragement we can get. And as a fellow mom of 9 and raising my children for God as best I can, I want to be that encouragement for you.
You can do this. God made you for this.
Seek Him wisdom, guidance, and direction as you mothering your sweet blessings He has given you!
Keep strong in Him,
Mae
P.S. You can check out my little book I have made just for mothers to be an encouragement and inspiration for you. More Than a Mother.
You can do this. God made you for this.
Seek Him wisdom, guidance, and direction as you mothering your sweet blessings He has given you!
Keep strong in Him,
Mae
P.S. You can check out my little book I have made just for mothers to be an encouragement and inspiration for you. More Than a Mother.
Here is our newest baby! A Girl!! Faith Irene, weighing 7 lb.s and 5 oz.s
Born via c-section on April 2nd, 2019.
Now we have 5 boys and 4 girls!
And I am now not only the youngest of 9, but also the mother of 9 too!
The delivery went great. Wow, c-section is sure faster and easier than going through the long hard labor I have been use to. But the recovery process slower, and I am certainly more sore. But doing good. And baby is all healthy and eating and sleeping great!
Born via c-section on April 2nd, 2019.
Now we have 5 boys and 4 girls!
And I am now not only the youngest of 9, but also the mother of 9 too!
The delivery went great. Wow, c-section is sure faster and easier than going through the long hard labor I have been use to. But the recovery process slower, and I am certainly more sore. But doing good. And baby is all healthy and eating and sleeping great!
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I was in the hospital for 2 days after the birth. The children sure were happy to have me and baby come home! You can see their joy and excitement in these photos. There is certainly nothing like a new baby in the house! And no better gift to give your children than the blessing a new brother or sister.
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Do you know what you're having?
We never find out head of time if we are having a boy or girl, so the big gender reveal is at birth. Sometimes we have had a strong feeling one way or the other during pregnancy and we have been right. This time Paul felt it would be a boy, and though I had felt right off to begin with it was girl, I nearly lost that hope near the end due to him being so certain it was a boy. But she was a girl!
The name Faith came to me shortly after I knew I was expecting. I had just had a miscarriage the month before. And when I found out I was expecting again, though I do not recall how it cam to me exactly, rather by a dream or just something that pooped in my head, it was like I was told by God we were going to have a baby girl and her name would be Faith. Something that was really neat was that I ended up with 3 wall hangings all about at that same time with the word Faith on them. I thought that was really cool. I have 5 in all now.
Though along the pregnancy I did wonder if we would end up with a girl after-all. So I would often say I am holding out faith that this baby will be Faith.
We never find out head of time if we are having a boy or girl, so the big gender reveal is at birth. Sometimes we have had a strong feeling one way or the other during pregnancy and we have been right. This time Paul felt it would be a boy, and though I had felt right off to begin with it was girl, I nearly lost that hope near the end due to him being so certain it was a boy. But she was a girl!
The name Faith came to me shortly after I knew I was expecting. I had just had a miscarriage the month before. And when I found out I was expecting again, though I do not recall how it cam to me exactly, rather by a dream or just something that pooped in my head, it was like I was told by God we were going to have a baby girl and her name would be Faith. Something that was really neat was that I ended up with 3 wall hangings all about at that same time with the word Faith on them. I thought that was really cool. I have 5 in all now.
Though along the pregnancy I did wonder if we would end up with a girl after-all. So I would often say I am holding out faith that this baby will be Faith.
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Since we were not completely sure our baby would be a girl we did not have a middle name ready, though I had played around with a couple names, but none I was really satisfied with. And honestly I really didn't hold out too much hope at that point for a girl anyway. Paul and the boys were all very confident we were having a boy. I was out numbed!
So how and when did we get our middle name?
Well the day she was born we started thinking of names. And asked others what they thought sounded good with Faith. We were given many great ideas, but really I wanted a name with a special meaning, something that meant life or restoring of life.
With this new baby right from the beginning of pregnancy I was over joyed that God gave us new life again after loosing our son Clayton in April of 2017. I didn't know if He would bless us with another baby or not, though I was hoping. Especially with the baby being due in April was very special too. It was like God giving us a new date in April. One with good memories.
So back to choosing a middle name.
We googled names that meant life or restoration of life. And there was several, but none really seemed right. Then in the evening after Paul had gone home for the night, he sends me a text and ask what i think of the name Irene. Now Irene is one of my middle names. I would never ever thought of using it. It just never came to me, and I certainly didn't know it had any special meaning. But guess what, Paul said he googled it and it means peace.
So what did I think of Irene knowing it means peace? I told him I thought it was great! So Faith Irene it was!
So how and when did we get our middle name?
Well the day she was born we started thinking of names. And asked others what they thought sounded good with Faith. We were given many great ideas, but really I wanted a name with a special meaning, something that meant life or restoring of life.
With this new baby right from the beginning of pregnancy I was over joyed that God gave us new life again after loosing our son Clayton in April of 2017. I didn't know if He would bless us with another baby or not, though I was hoping. Especially with the baby being due in April was very special too. It was like God giving us a new date in April. One with good memories.
So back to choosing a middle name.
We googled names that meant life or restoration of life. And there was several, but none really seemed right. Then in the evening after Paul had gone home for the night, he sends me a text and ask what i think of the name Irene. Now Irene is one of my middle names. I would never ever thought of using it. It just never came to me, and I certainly didn't know it had any special meaning. But guess what, Paul said he googled it and it means peace.
So what did I think of Irene knowing it means peace? I told him I thought it was great! So Faith Irene it was!
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And the more I thought about the name Irene and how it meant peace, the more I realized just how special, meaningful, and very appropriate it was.
Peace and faith go together wonderfully! It is when we have complete faith and trust in God that we will be at perfect peace.
Isaiah 26:3-4 KJV ) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever:for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
And that is what God did for us after loosing Clayton. We had faith in Him, that even though we could not understand or know why this happened, we trusted Him just the same. And with that trust and deep faith in Christ, in return He gave us such deep peace and loving comfort. It was amazing the peace I felt right after our tragic loss. The pain still very real, but a deep and underlying peace that one can not even begin to describe, and that only God can give.
And God is still doing that for us. We keep trusting and believing that He is working all things for our good. And He keeps giving us peace and joy. Only in God!
Peace and faith go together wonderfully! It is when we have complete faith and trust in God that we will be at perfect peace.
Isaiah 26:3-4 KJV ) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever:for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
And that is what God did for us after loosing Clayton. We had faith in Him, that even though we could not understand or know why this happened, we trusted Him just the same. And with that trust and deep faith in Christ, in return He gave us such deep peace and loving comfort. It was amazing the peace I felt right after our tragic loss. The pain still very real, but a deep and underlying peace that one can not even begin to describe, and that only God can give.
And God is still doing that for us. We keep trusting and believing that He is working all things for our good. And He keeps giving us peace and joy. Only in God!
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What are you going through that you wonder if you can even keep on going? What are you trusting God for? What is it that has you barley hanging on? Do you feel like you've almost lost all hope of anything ever changing in your circumstance?
Please keep believing, keep trusting, and keep up your faith in God that He is in control and that He is working all things out for your good. ( Romans 8:28 )
Keep your mind on God and the things of God. Keep in His Word. And he will give you peace and comfort. And a reason, a purpose, and hope to keep going!
In Him, Mae
P.S. Please feel free to contact me if you would like someone to talk to as you are going through a rough time in your life. I would love to be an encouragement and support to you. And offer the comfort God has given me.
Please keep believing, keep trusting, and keep up your faith in God that He is in control and that He is working all things out for your good. ( Romans 8:28 )
Keep your mind on God and the things of God. Keep in His Word. And he will give you peace and comfort. And a reason, a purpose, and hope to keep going!
In Him, Mae
P.S. Please feel free to contact me if you would like someone to talk to as you are going through a rough time in your life. I would love to be an encouragement and support to you. And offer the comfort God has given me.
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Hi, welcome to anther video blog post! I have lost track of which week this is since I've started doing my weekly video blog posts, but I guess that part is not really important.
This video will be the last one now for a couple weeks since we have our newest baby arriving via c-section on April 2nd, 2019. But I will do a written post soon as I can to share pictures and baby news.
In this video you will hear about spring news, what I've been up to lately, our library, ladies Bibles studies, and upcoming baby news.
Stay strong in the Lord!
In Him, Mae
This video will be the last one now for a couple weeks since we have our newest baby arriving via c-section on April 2nd, 2019. But I will do a written post soon as I can to share pictures and baby news.
In this video you will hear about spring news, what I've been up to lately, our library, ladies Bibles studies, and upcoming baby news.
Stay strong in the Lord!
In Him, Mae
If you're in our area, come check out our library. You can browse our books online as well at www.renfroelibrary.weebly.com
I also hold Ladies Bible studies in our library every Thursday evening.
I also hold Ladies Bible studies in our library every Thursday evening.
Good news everyone!
Our newest blessing is arriving April 3rd!
My due date was April 10th, but due to me being on blood thinners to prevent blood clots, the Dr.s want to induce a week early to prevent my going into labor on my own. With me being on blood thinners it needs to be a more controlled birth, and I will stop the blood thinner about 24 hours before delivery day.
At my last week's appointment and sonogram our baby is laying transverse instead of head down so that throws a new twist do this delivery too. The Dr. said if the baby has not flipped head down by this next appointment that we would be looking at C-section instead of the induction.
C-section is certainly all new to me so even just at the mention of that word I get scared. Just recently I got too talk to a couple moms who have had c-sections and they have put my mind to rest on a lot of questions I had, so that has really helped me be more comfortable with the fact it may come to c-section. And to tell the truth induced labors are not much fun either!
All my labors have been quite long and hard for me. There was a couple shorter ones. But otherwise labor has not been something I looked forward to because of how long and hard my labors were, and then my last 2 I was 42 weeks overdue and had to be induced. Induction seems to make for a harder and more intense labor experience. So a c-section could be a very welcome break for me! And give me an all new and better delivery experience. This would be the first for an epidural for me as well.
Our newest blessing is arriving April 3rd!
My due date was April 10th, but due to me being on blood thinners to prevent blood clots, the Dr.s want to induce a week early to prevent my going into labor on my own. With me being on blood thinners it needs to be a more controlled birth, and I will stop the blood thinner about 24 hours before delivery day.
At my last week's appointment and sonogram our baby is laying transverse instead of head down so that throws a new twist do this delivery too. The Dr. said if the baby has not flipped head down by this next appointment that we would be looking at C-section instead of the induction.
C-section is certainly all new to me so even just at the mention of that word I get scared. Just recently I got too talk to a couple moms who have had c-sections and they have put my mind to rest on a lot of questions I had, so that has really helped me be more comfortable with the fact it may come to c-section. And to tell the truth induced labors are not much fun either!
All my labors have been quite long and hard for me. There was a couple shorter ones. But otherwise labor has not been something I looked forward to because of how long and hard my labors were, and then my last 2 I was 42 weeks overdue and had to be induced. Induction seems to make for a harder and more intense labor experience. So a c-section could be a very welcome break for me! And give me an all new and better delivery experience. This would be the first for an epidural for me as well.
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For now I am enjoying the remaining days of my pregnancy. Only eight more! I am honestly not ready for it to be over that soon, I love this part too much!
I have always loved pregnancy. I love the attention I get. I enjoy maternity clothes. I love seeing my belly grow bigger and bigger. But I especially love the movements, the bumps and the kicks. And just the fact at how amazing it is to have a baby in the womb growing so perfectly and wonderfully. What a miracle it is. I love it all!
And life it's self is a miracle. How easy it is to take our lives for granted. And how easy it is to think that we will always be here, until we are old anyway, right? But are days are all numbered. and each new day God grants us is a gift. Not to be taken for granted, but used wisely and for His glory knowing that it is a miracle we are here. And that God has a plan and a purpose for us.
Our time is not to be wasted, but to be invested! All for His glory!
In Him, Mae
P.S. I will post here soon as I can after baby arrives with the delivery news, and baby pictures.
I have always loved pregnancy. I love the attention I get. I enjoy maternity clothes. I love seeing my belly grow bigger and bigger. But I especially love the movements, the bumps and the kicks. And just the fact at how amazing it is to have a baby in the womb growing so perfectly and wonderfully. What a miracle it is. I love it all!
And life it's self is a miracle. How easy it is to take our lives for granted. And how easy it is to think that we will always be here, until we are old anyway, right? But are days are all numbered. and each new day God grants us is a gift. Not to be taken for granted, but used wisely and for His glory knowing that it is a miracle we are here. And that God has a plan and a purpose for us.
Our time is not to be wasted, but to be invested! All for His glory!
In Him, Mae
P.S. I will post here soon as I can after baby arrives with the delivery news, and baby pictures.
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Welcome to week 3 blog post video!
In this one I am talking about and encouraging mothers ( but not only mothers ) in spending quality time with their children. I know as a stay-at-home mom, we are at home with them all day. But from my past experiences we sometimes have to put out a special effort to really connect with our children in a purposeful and meaningful way. In this video you will hear my heart on the matter, and little ways you can connect with your children.
Below is a poem I just wrote after I made this video. I was laying a awake that night about 3:00 a.m., and thinking of a creative way to share about how we have to be very careful of social media, and gadgets that can steal our time from our precious children. I prayed for ideas for a poem. And then these lines started coming to my mind. So I quickly got up, and went out to the kitchen to write it down on scrap paper. Then the next morning I turned it into this image here. Hope you enjoy!
I may have been a little crude with the wording. But if those things get out of hand, they sure can steal our time, and how annoying is that it!
Be blessed and inspired!
In Him, Mae
In this one I am talking about and encouraging mothers ( but not only mothers ) in spending quality time with their children. I know as a stay-at-home mom, we are at home with them all day. But from my past experiences we sometimes have to put out a special effort to really connect with our children in a purposeful and meaningful way. In this video you will hear my heart on the matter, and little ways you can connect with your children.
Below is a poem I just wrote after I made this video. I was laying a awake that night about 3:00 a.m., and thinking of a creative way to share about how we have to be very careful of social media, and gadgets that can steal our time from our precious children. I prayed for ideas for a poem. And then these lines started coming to my mind. So I quickly got up, and went out to the kitchen to write it down on scrap paper. Then the next morning I turned it into this image here. Hope you enjoy!
I may have been a little crude with the wording. But if those things get out of hand, they sure can steal our time, and how annoying is that it!
Be blessed and inspired!
In Him, Mae
Hey everyone! After completing my Life Coach course this fall, and now a few months into doing the practicum part, where I get my practice coaching hours in, I have finally came up with my coaching niche. Super exciting!
I have two specific areas that I will be assisting my clients with through my life coaching.
I have two specific areas that I will be assisting my clients with through my life coaching.
Parent Coach
One niche is parent coaching. Narrowing that down more, it's Purposeful Parenting Coaching. And narrowing it a bit further, my focus is on mothers, helping them to find and achieve purposeful mothering in their parenting. I know first hand as a mom of 8 children, and now one more one the way, that mothering is a very hard job, as well as a very vital role, and one of the highest callings we can ever have. It has always been a passion of mine to be a support and encouragement to fellow moms. And now as a life coach I can do that in a big way! We can use all the help we can get to raise these children God has blessed us with, to be strong men and women of God.
Grief Coach
My other niche is grief coaching. Helping women get back to a new normal, and get their life back on track after the sudden and tragic loss of a child or other loved one. Since loosing our 14 year-old son very suddenly in a tragic quad accident in April 2017, I know how hard this can be. But through God we have had joy again, and peace and comfort that only He can give. I want to be a support to you. And help you rest and trust in God through this. This is not the end of your story. He's got something beautiful for you!
As of right now I am still a student life coach in need of several practice coaching hours, before I can receive my certification as a Christian Life Coach. So I am really looking for anyone that can benefit from either area, that I am focusing on in my life coaching, so that I can be a help to them and they can be a help to me! And it is all free. No worries!
So if this is you, if you are feeling a little lost in your mothering, or things are not going just as would like, and you seek new vision and purpose in your mothering, then contact me and I will see how I can best assist you in making these changes happen.
Or if you have recently gone through a loss and you can't see how you can go on again, and get your life back to a new normal. I will work with you to rediscover, or renew your vision and propose in life, and to find hope again. Even if your loss has been awhile in the pass, you still may feel you have never truly or completely recovered from that. I know our lives are never the same again after a loss, but I believe we can heal and go on victoriously!
Please contact me with any questions you may have, and if you are interested in my coaching services. Coaching is almost all done over the phone, so I can do coaching with you regardless of where you live. But if you are near me, then we can do in-person coaching too!
Mae's Life Coaching
God Bless! In Him, Mae
So if this is you, if you are feeling a little lost in your mothering, or things are not going just as would like, and you seek new vision and purpose in your mothering, then contact me and I will see how I can best assist you in making these changes happen.
Or if you have recently gone through a loss and you can't see how you can go on again, and get your life back to a new normal. I will work with you to rediscover, or renew your vision and propose in life, and to find hope again. Even if your loss has been awhile in the pass, you still may feel you have never truly or completely recovered from that. I know our lives are never the same again after a loss, but I believe we can heal and go on victoriously!
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God Bless! In Him, Mae
I have had many people ask me how I manage with our 7 children ( one more due in April, 2019), homeschooling them, keeping up the house, feeding my large crew, and even still manage to have time for writing. So I have decided to write a post here to let you know how I do it.
It is no magic, no quick recipe, and no special super mothering either. I get the feeling sometimes that people think I must have to be this super mother with a ton of patience and that I have it all together.
Well here is a few quick confessions. I am no super mom. I quite often lose my patience. And I certainly don’t have it all together. My house is usually very loud and noisy. I go through all the children’s names until I get to the one I want. The children are not always perfectly behaved. And the floors are not always swept. But I do manage. And I am not going insane or pulling out my hair either!
I have compiled here some things that I do that help me to manage!
It is no magic, no quick recipe, and no special super mothering either. I get the feeling sometimes that people think I must have to be this super mother with a ton of patience and that I have it all together.
Well here is a few quick confessions. I am no super mom. I quite often lose my patience. And I certainly don’t have it all together. My house is usually very loud and noisy. I go through all the children’s names until I get to the one I want. The children are not always perfectly behaved. And the floors are not always swept. But I do manage. And I am not going insane or pulling out my hair either!
I have compiled here some things that I do that help me to manage!
How we home-school
Though I have always been very committed to homeschooling my children it has never been an area of mine I really excel in. I’ve known there are super moms who have it all together, have various grades and ages all going at the same time, and everyone is learning what they should. Well, it doesn’t go so smoothly at my house.
This is what is working this school year for us though. Sam is doing 8th grade and works on his own up in his room. Nathan, 18, who graduated last year from our home-school correct Sam’s quizzes and tests.
Nathan is also helping Ben in grade 2 with his school. Both Ben and Anna who is in grade 3, need one on one help for nearly all their school work. And I know there are super homeschooling moms who seem to manage just fine with 2 students needing her full-time help. But I confess I don’t know how I could ever do it without my son’s help. I feel like I would go crazy for sure.
Sarah in grade 6 works on her own with me correcting most of her lessons. I work with Anna and when she is on a break I get a break, but if I was helping Ben as well I would have to alternate working with them and wouldn’t get a break till school day was done! I guess I would get a lunch break but that is it.
Thankfully this is working for us for now. Glad that my oldest son has put off getting a job for this winter.
Though I have always been very committed to homeschooling my children it has never been an area of mine I really excel in. I’ve known there are super moms who have it all together, have various grades and ages all going at the same time, and everyone is learning what they should. Well, it doesn’t go so smoothly at my house.
This is what is working this school year for us though. Sam is doing 8th grade and works on his own up in his room. Nathan, 18, who graduated last year from our home-school correct Sam’s quizzes and tests.
Nathan is also helping Ben in grade 2 with his school. Both Ben and Anna who is in grade 3, need one on one help for nearly all their school work. And I know there are super homeschooling moms who seem to manage just fine with 2 students needing her full-time help. But I confess I don’t know how I could ever do it without my son’s help. I feel like I would go crazy for sure.
Sarah in grade 6 works on her own with me correcting most of her lessons. I work with Anna and when she is on a break I get a break, but if I was helping Ben as well I would have to alternate working with them and wouldn’t get a break till school day was done! I guess I would get a lunch break but that is it.
Thankfully this is working for us for now. Glad that my oldest son has put off getting a job for this winter.
How housecleaning gets done
The children are assigned the dishes so I am not responsible for any dishes. They are my dish washer! I do almost all the cooking but I do include their help a lot. I get my oldest son and the girls to do or at least help with the baking. The children set the table and clean up after meals. I oversee all this though.
Besides these task mentioned above, I have the children do 3 at least other chores each. More if I needed it, but that usually gets it, for the day to day work anyway.
Weekly cleaning is done on Fridays and generally, there is more chores to do, but again when each of the children does 3 each that about covers my whole list. Fridays is when the mopping is done, the toilets, and bathroom cleaned.
The children are assigned the dishes so I am not responsible for any dishes. They are my dish washer! I do almost all the cooking but I do include their help a lot. I get my oldest son and the girls to do or at least help with the baking. The children set the table and clean up after meals. I oversee all this though.
Besides these task mentioned above, I have the children do 3 at least other chores each. More if I needed it, but that usually gets it, for the day to day work anyway.
Weekly cleaning is done on Fridays and generally, there is more chores to do, but again when each of the children does 3 each that about covers my whole list. Fridays is when the mopping is done, the toilets, and bathroom cleaned.
How I find time to write
My writing is squeezed in here and there in any free minute I get. Here are a few things that give me time to write. I don’t watch T.V., and only about one movie a week. I don’t have a lot of people I call. I only spend about 30 minutes a day on face book which is the only social media I am on. I check email periodically throughout the day on my phone which I feel is less time to consume for me than getting on my laptop.
My writing is squeezed in here and there in any free minute I get. Here are a few things that give me time to write. I don’t watch T.V., and only about one movie a week. I don’t have a lot of people I call. I only spend about 30 minutes a day on face book which is the only social media I am on. I check email periodically throughout the day on my phone which I feel is less time to consume for me than getting on my laptop.
What I do to make a simpler and more manageable life
Actually, this is a list of things we don’t do that makes life simpler and more manageable for me. This is how I am able to stay sane with a big busy family and not running the roads to this and that.
But God is the one keeps me going. I couldn’t do it without Him! He’s my driving force, my director and guide. He gets me going and keeps me going! And He gives me the reason and purpose for my life and mothering!
So really when it comes down to it how I manage with my busy family of 7 is spelled in out in one word, GOD.
May you too rely on Him for your every day in everything! He is sufficient!
In Him, Mae
Actually, this is a list of things we don’t do that makes life simpler and more manageable for me. This is how I am able to stay sane with a big busy family and not running the roads to this and that.
- We don’t keep any of the holidays except for Thanksgiving
- We don’t have our kids in any sports, music lessons, or out of the house activities except for AWANAs on Tuesday evenings and Nathan drives them since he is a volunteer
- We don’t have a T.V.
- We try to keep things as simple as possible
Well, that is about it. That is what I do and don’t do. That is how I keep doing what I do.
But God is the one keeps me going. I couldn’t do it without Him! He’s my driving force, my director and guide. He gets me going and keeps me going! And He gives me the reason and purpose for my life and mothering!
So really when it comes down to it how I manage with my busy family of 7 is spelled in out in one word, GOD.
May you too rely on Him for your every day in everything! He is sufficient!
In Him, Mae
Hey, just wanted to share our new and exciting news here with everyone!
Baby coming in April 2019!!
Not only is God blessing us again with a new baby, but He is giving it to us in April right around the time of the second anniversary of our loss. I feel that is so special.
We will have nine children then! Praise the Lord! He is good!
In Him, Mae
Baby coming in April 2019!!
Not only is God blessing us again with a new baby, but He is giving it to us in April right around the time of the second anniversary of our loss. I feel that is so special.
We will have nine children then! Praise the Lord! He is good!
In Him, Mae
Meet Mae
I am a wife to my wonderful husband, Paul, of over 22 years. Mommy to 9 blessings, ages 21 to 3 years. Our 2nd oldest son, at age 14, has gone on to be with the Lord on April 19th, 2017. I share about that new road we are on here on my blog.
I am Christian life coach, author, you-tuber, blogger, & speaker who loves God first & fur-most, home making, home schooling our children, gardening, and lots more.
Blogger since 2008 at Mae's Mothering Journey.
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