2018-12-19 22:56
Tyler is going to be HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!!!He still has challenges to overcome and a lot of PT, so please keep praying for him.Our Neighbor had his second kidney stone surgery today.He s… Read More
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We are a Christian homeschooling family of 9 sharing experiences on our 14 acre farm in rural Virginia. Blog entries could feature anything going on in our lives: our walk with Christ, triumphs and struggles, homeschool, family life, helpful hints, tips for large family living, rural living, herbal medicine, etc. If you enjoyed your visit, please drop us a line at [email protected]
2018-12-19 05:00
Hannah hadn't seen Joshua all day because he had been working. She saw him sitting there and immediately engaged in play with him. He was up at 3 a.m. to unload a truck and prepare breakfast… Read More
2018-12-18 19:11
Hannah loved the attention! She also proved to them she could reach the package and start unwrapping it by jumping for it. So then Brandon moved it to the fan thinking that would thwart her… Read More
2018-12-18 17:21
Well, it happened, the baby of the family is about to double digits!We had her birthday party a little early.This is how Brandon "wrapped" her gift. He does not wrap anything! #bachelorlifeW… Read More
2018-12-18 05:00
I've lived here since May 31, 1995. We have seen many mice in our feed shed and under dog houses, but this is only the third one I've seen in our house. The cats usually keep them away from… Read More
2018-12-17 06:00
Cookie Decorating and Bowling Fun! click here Village Lanes Gloucester, VASaturday, December 22, 2018 at 1 PM – 4 PM New Year's Eve Rock N' Bowl & Breakfast click here&nb&hell…Read More
2018-12-16 13:27
He that perverts truth shall soon be incapable of knowing the true from the false. If you persist in wearing glasses that distort, everything will be distorted to you. … Read More
2018-12-15 18:02
This good news is being shared all over social media today. Rejoice with those who rejoice!When people keep God as the focus and work together, relationships can be restored. In restoring th… Read More
2018-12-15 15:48
“At least you have other children,” they say. Or, “Didn’t that happen a long time ago?” No matter how well-meaning they might be, the response seemed to diminis… Read More
2018-12-14 18:01
We are very thankful for the Omaha Steaks sent to our home from a business associate! Read More
2018-12-12 14:55
Clint's coworker, Richard S., and his girlfriend blessed our family with a turkey and this very nice cheesecake. The sweet potato maple flavored cheesecake is sold in some of the nicer resta… Read More
2018-12-12 14:26
It's dark and you have had a long day at work and want to get home safely so you can rest and relax. Did you realize that driving patiently at the speed limit with no distractions is the bes… Read More
2018-12-12 05:00
With how busy our household has been this year, this is how I often find them.My missing shoes had been put in a wrong room.Mom is missing her black vans. Please check your car and your room… Read More
2018-12-10 05:00
A friend of mine asked me how I had kept the relationship with my children so close. I said, "With God's help, I work on the tapestry."Relationships are a lot like large tapestries that rece… Read More
2018-12-09 05:00
It will be a sad day for the church and the world when there is no distinction between the children of God and those of this world. -Charles SpurgeonIt is a sad day, indeed. If you can'… Read More
2018-12-08 16:14
Caleb also makes wooden and metal rings. He needed a way to accurately size the wooden rings he makes, so he purchased himself a jeweler's mandrel set. He really just needed the mandrel… Read More
2018-12-07 05:00
Bethany became sick after being exposed to a cold virus at a theme park. Elderberry tincture, garlic, vitamin C, cutting out all sugar except citrus fruits, lots of fluids, and rest knocked… Read More
2018-12-06 22:37
Professor Says God Did Not Get Mary’s ConsentIf people would read the Bible, they would know this claim is false. God did get Mary's consent:Luke 1:38 And Mary said, Behold the ha… Read More
2018-12-06 18:53
I don't think there is anything directly identifying in the post, but I will pull it down after a couple of days due to their issues with the employers, worker's comp, etc. Worker's comp is… Read More
2018-12-06 05:00
Hannah and Emily brought it to me.It's OK to move at a snail's pace. Persevere! Progress is progress!Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work… Read More
2018-12-05 05:00
Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction: seeking to add a thing will not bring contentment. Instead, subtracting from your desires until you are satisfied only with Christ brings c… Read More
2018-12-04 05:00
Little Jo looks shiny after her bath with a little aloe rubbed into her shell.This picture was taken before her growth spurt Read More
2018-12-03 05:00
Originally posted in 2014:Our tree skirt is from Personalization Mall.When I was a newly married wife, I put Merry Christ-a-must as a greeting in our Christmas cards for family and friends… Read More
2018-12-02 05:00
"One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek:That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,To behold the beauty of the LordAnd to meditate in His temple." Psa… Read More
2018-12-01 21:26
Little Jo is definitely in a growth spurt. She is ravenous and eating like never before. She made a ramming move at my fingers as I put down some oat grass yesterday! She was very hungr… Read More
2018-12-01 05:00
Below are 2017 prices. I buy the 600 count starlight peppermints from Sams Club for $7.98 and two of the Tootsie Roll Midgees 400 count for $5.47* each. I mix these together in a… Read More
2018-11-30 05:00
sunset at Contentment AcresAs soon as I set foot on this little farm, I knew I wanted to raise my children here and told Clint I could happily live here until I died. The years have passed… Read More
2018-11-29 16:53
I am so blessed to have this man's love!From when I woke up until past my bedtime, my family and friends made me feel very loved! It was a very busy and fun day! Even with copy and past… Read More
2018-11-29 05:00
Not many people are aware I took an interior design course early in my marriage. It goes hand and hand with my love of home construction and home improvement. I don't really try to incorpora… Read More
2018-11-28 05:00
To come to Thee is to come Home from exile, to come to land out of the raging storm, to come to rest after long labor, to come to the goal of my desires and the summit of my wishes. -Charles… Read More
2018-11-27 21:22
Caleb is building one of these for someone in the family. I look forward to seeing it finished. It's named the way it is because of the tool used to create it Read More
2018-11-27 05:00
I asked Amanda recently to dye my hair because I didn't want to create a stumbling block by making others envious over my Crown of Splendor. Ha ha!! Amanda is bossy and sassy whil… Read More
2018-11-26 16:37
Behind Bethany's head is a one of a kind piece of art work.No one else has one like it, and it can not be duplicated exactly.I do not know of anyone who would want to endure the circumstance… Read More
2018-11-25 05:00
"I will rejoice greatly in the Lord,My soul will exult in my God;For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness,As a bridegroom decks himself… Read More
2018-11-24 05:00
He's watching me take his picture in the mirror.Brandon comes home and does this every year. It brings me joy!Breaking from our norm of decorating as a family Thanksgiving eve, our family de… Read More
2018-11-24 04:33
BrandonAmandaJoshuaCalebBethanyEmilyHannahClint took these candid photos of our children hanging the ornaments together.I was busy handing the ornaments out.We have oodles of ornaments we ha… Read More
2018-11-24 02:15
Clint fixing our lights Read More
2018-11-24 02:06
They were tired of the pictures and wanted their pies. We got a halfway decent picture of our Seven from Heaven though.Hannah is holding an ornament that is older than I am Read More
2018-11-24 01:22
If you don't know how Hannah got the nickname Hank, see here.Maybe we should call her Hannah the Ornament Hoarder now?She is wearing both her favorite sweater and her favorite shirt.She held… Read More
2018-11-23 15:29
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2018-11-23 05:00
After one of our children shared some observations of something that happened in their workplace, we had a discussion about how to handle it. These are the notes from that discussion. Y… Read More
2018-11-21 05:00
Have you even noticed that the sun is prettier when reflected off of the clouds?God's love is so beautiful to see when we reflect Jesus Read More
2018-11-20 18:31
I've been looking for a way to save money on heating my tortoise's tank. The ceramic heater I use tends to be warmer than she needs and isn't the most economical option. Incandescent light b… Read More
2018-11-20 05:02
As the whole family packed up to head home from a day trip, Hannah found a faster way to take mine and Clint's backpacks to our truck. She was so cute, I had her standstill for a p… Read More
2018-11-20 04:19
I've never been one to sit on my salads to eat, but she loves it.I hid the strawberry slices, carrot strips, and the cherry tomato bits under the spring mix. That's mulch on her shell from w… Read More
2018-11-19 23:58
This tree fell during Hurricane Michael and took down a power line with it.A neighbor of this property said he saw sparking at night.Once the line was repaired, we were able to help clean up… Read More
2018-11-19 23:47
I filled my vintage 1970s Carlton cookie jar with freshly baked cookies today.There was a plate of extra cookies beside it too.The plate is gone, and the jar is over half empty now.I don't t… Read More
2018-11-19 21:04
Brandon visiting and learning from Clint as Clint replaces a broken motor mount in his Thunderbird. It wasn't knowledge Brandon needed then, but he knows it might come in handy later in life… Read More
2018-11-19 15:56
If you look at the last picture I took of Little Jo, you don't see these white lines between the scutes of her carapace. These white lines are new growth. I love seeing growth in her because… Read More
2018-11-19 05:00
My children take the tinctures I make. There is not as much alcohol in a dose as you may think. "In fact, everyday food items such as an overripe banana and fermented fruit and vegetabl… Read More
2018-11-18 05:00
“It is my opinion that tens of thousands of people, if not millions, have been brought into some kind of religious experience by “accepting” Christ, and they have not been… Read More
2018-11-17 05:00
Cold tortoises typically will stop eating. The ceramic heater broke, and while I wait for the new one to arrive, I am keeping Little Jo's* appetite going with Nature Zone's Bites for Tortois… Read More
2018-11-16 05:00
2018-11-15 05:00
Faith as Paul saw it, was a living flaming thing leading to surrender and obedience to the commandments of Christ. Faith in our day often means no more than a meek a… Read More
2018-11-14 05:00
Caleb received a review on his new job (his third job). He was told he was doing excellent! His boss said he hopes he is the Repair and Maintenance man for a long time to come. Then he… Read More
2018-11-13 05:00
Bethany found this small pine cone full of sprouted mushrooms on a walk along the trails on our place. She thought it was cool and brought it to show me. I like it too and am glad… Read More
2018-11-12 16:29
One of several ways I've come up with to battle the gloomies that come with the time change and the darkness of winter is to up the play more with my family and friends. It can be telling jo… Read More
2018-11-12 05:00
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2018-11-10 05:00
Little JoeLittle Joe was named after a German Shepherd that saved soldiers he served with in Vietnam. I named my Sulcata (aka African Spurred) tortoise after him so I could educate people no… Read More
2018-11-09 05:00
Ever since our first two children were young, we've been playing the SMILY game. It is where you hide an object with SHMILY (See How Much I Love You) written on it to let your family members… Read More
2018-11-08 05:00
Our family has been blessed with shingles over and over during the 20 years we've lived here. One summer, we were given a very large dump truck load of shingles from four different houses. I… Read More
2018-11-07 05:00
We cannot afford to let down our Christian standards just to hold the interest of people who want to go to hell and still belong to a church.-A.W. TozerHarsh? Yes. Know what is har… Read More
2018-11-06 02:05
In three weeks, Earny found me $14 I didn't know I had by looking for prices that were lowered on products I purchased. I can't wait to see what they find me over the course of a year… Read More
2018-11-05 20:51
Most people know I am a certified medicinal herbalist. I am often asked for recommendations for companies that offer supplies to make your own health and cosmetic products. I will no longer… Read More
2018-11-04 04:00
An honest man with an open Bible and a pad and pencil is sure to find out what is wrong with him very quickly. – A.W. Tozer Read More
2018-11-03 04:00
A family needed cabinets for a kitchen do over. Their budget was not very big, so they needed to use second hand cabinets.We prayed and asked God to provide.We found them 11 cabinets (excell… Read More
2018-11-02 04:00
There are always shenanigans at Contentment Acres. Joshua was tired, but he is always fun loving. He is easy going with a mild temperament and takes jokes very well. He is very intelligent… Read More
2018-11-01 04:00
Toulouse GeeseIt's kind of hard not to grow fond of something that honks and flaps wings and runs towards you as fast as it can just because they are delighted you are outdoors with them. Th… Read More
2018-10-31 17:15
We first saw this this band when they were performing at the Yorktown Battlefield when we moved to Gloucester over two decades ago. If you have not experienced one of their performances, I e… Read More
2018-10-30 04:00
2018-10-30 03:37
I meant to post this morning, but I forgot, so I am posting during a late lunch break. I learned last night that we have another commitment that conflicts with our plans to 4X4 this wee… Read More
2018-10-29 04:00
Emily with Miracle aka "Old Lady Cat" Read More
2018-10-28 04:00
“If God gives you a few more years, remember, it is not yours. Your time must honor God, your home must honor God, your activity must honor God, and everything you do must honor God.&r&hell…Read More
2018-10-28 03:44
FIRST:Congratulations to all of our young JMU friends and the DUKES for their homecoming win over the Stony Brook Seawolves! My phone and computer were lit up in purple and gold.Yes, I caugh… Read More
2018-10-27 04:20
Clint was giving a Bible lesson on a serious topic. The children were listening intently, so Girly, Brandon's dog, hopped on the couch to listen too. She really does think she is one of the… Read More
2018-10-26 04:00
I shop in bulk according to weekly and seasonal sales and try to stock up with enough to last until the next sale. I usually keep a price book and can usually tell you which store has the be… Read More
2018-10-25 04:00
After 45 years living off the land, this Maine woman has a natural elixir for anything“[Herbalists] have to read voraciously. We’re always learning. But at a certain point, the r… Read More
2018-10-24 04:00
Twinkie guards over her. Twinkie has animal safe dye in her hair.It's one of the risks of belonging to a former cosmetologist.One of the many blessings of homeschooling is how it fosters ver… Read More
2018-10-23 11:56
I treated the gang to breakfast sandwiches. Hannah ate hers while she did some reading for a test. The cats (Miracle aka "The old lady cat") and Mystique (who is not suppose to be… Read More
2018-10-21 04:00
If you are too busy in your own life, you can't watch out for what is better for others. Our focus to remain outward not inward. How many times have you heard someone say they found healing… Read More
2018-10-20 04:00
Nothing so clears the vision and lifts up the life, as a decision to move forward in what you know to be entirely the will of the Lord. -John Gibson PattonHere we go!! Read More
2018-10-19 04:00
I love where I live so much. It's like God created this little haven just for me.These deer are eating some of the thousands of daylilies I planted along our driveway. I didn't mind at… Read More
2018-10-18 04:00
We are getting quite spoiled by the boys' bosses who have been sending home fries, cookies, grilled chicken wraps, and more. They bless us with something at least once a week. The boys also… Read More
2018-10-17 04:00
I'm feeding nine in a hurry, so it being perfectly round isn't something I have time to care about.This is called a "fish turner" because it can get under delicate fish and turn it without b… Read More
2018-10-16 04:00
I snapped a picture of this recipe for a sweet friend who is in a lot of pain from shingles. She bought everything the next day and said it was giving her quite a bit of relief. Sh… Read More
2018-10-15 04:00
Believe me, it's no time for words when the wounds are fresh and bleeding; no time for homilies when the lightning's shaft has smitten, and the man lies stunned and stricken. Then let the co… Read More
2018-10-14 04:00
"It sounds like the beginning of another marriage joke, but it's not. It's a real question and one which should be explored by every dating couple,,,,"read the rest at the link The Most… Read More
2018-10-13 19:58
I love promoting my friends and family especially my brothers and sisters in Christ. I went to school with Mickey and his sister Cindy. His mother and father were leaders in our church… Read More
2018-10-13 04:00
This was Amanda's cat. Grey is Orange's brother. Amanda adopted them right before she purchased her home. When you work 60+ hours a week, you don't have much energy for names. Everyone… Read More
2018-10-12 10:26
So, Caleb, our 17 year old, has a THIRD job. He'll be the maintenance guy for CFA and will make $20 an hour. It is one weekend day a month. It carries a lot of trust and responsibility. Clin… Read More
2018-10-12 10:24
There is some confusion about the last post. The house in the picture is not where we live. We don't need a new roof at Contentment Acres. In fact...Our family was given a free roo… Read More
2018-10-12 02:04
Thank you for the prayers. That was hair-raising! Years ago, we had twin twisters come straight down our road off of the water. They passed right over our home and took out trees. … Read More
2018-10-11 16:29
not Contentment AcresGod kept them safe! That front side was scary! The front is steeper than it looks. Clint kept our children on the backside which has a better pitch. They… Read More
2018-10-11 04:00
all of those curls!She'll be double digits in Dec! Read More
2018-10-11 03:02
I am very tired. Please excuse typos. Clint's and my hearts are heavy for our friends and are asking that you pray for them.Due to concerns over the company's policy on social media that cou… Read More
2018-10-09 04:00
He's been flashing that smile to get out of trouble with me since he was a baby.It works very well for him! Read More
2018-10-08 04:00
Orange "driving" in Amanda's lapHe's one of Clint's and my grand-kitties.He likes the three minute ride to our house.He's more like a friendly, very affectionate, follow you everywhere… Read More
2018-10-07 04:00
"Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His,And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.For His anger is but for a moment,His favor is for life;Weeping may endure for a night,But joy… Read More
2018-10-06 04:00
I've never been in a pool in October before, but my three youngest and I took advantage of the warmer weather both days this week.This is part of the group that has moved in to liv… Read More
2018-10-05 10:14
Some members of our family will be engaging in a project that involves some risk to their safety. It will take place from this afternoon until late Monday. Please cover them in prayer. Thank… Read More
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