Our homeschool year came to an end two weeks ago, and since that time I’ve been on a blogging-break to enjoy summer with my kiddo’s.

I’ve been enjoying days of extreme leisure and loafing . . .

~ watching cable news,

~ having extended quiet times (how refreshing!  I can’t believe that this will end once school commences),

~ and enjoying extended and lingering, un-rushed hugs from the little’s.  {Ahhhhhh.}

And to say “It feels great!” would be an extreme, extreme – did I say extreme? – understatement.  Like, extremely!

• No staring into my computer for hours to compose a post, then edit, add photos, then edit again.

• No checking Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram for stats or updates.  (I even uninstalled FB from my phone – for the third time in two years! – to help this momma stay unplugged.)

• No getting up at ungodly hours to join-in on amazing link parties.  (Woot-woot!)

Doing “nothing” feels REAL good.

If I’m dreaming, don’t wake me.  I don’t want this to end!

I absolutely adore blogging!  So, during this bloggy-break I hope to be emotionally and spiritually refreshed as I seek the Lord for new and exciting content, as well as His overall direction concerning Welcome Home Ministry.

Until I post fresh content, here are some of my favorite posts – what I consider to be the best of Welcome Home Ministry – to encourage and inspire you; and of course, to make you laugh and feel normal – because honestly, Welcome Home is all about how the Cross and Crazy intersect!

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The Best of Welcome Home Ministry

. . . for your summertime enjoyment and pool-side reading (or for when you hide from your kids to consume your favorite ice-cream).

Motherhood

• When you’re certain that motherhood will kill you: How to Push Through Pain as a Parent
• That time I regurgitated all of my motherhood memories in one post!: A Rainbow of Reflection on Motherhood
• Yes, I’ll take the root canal if it comes with quiet time: When a Trip to the Dentist Is as Good as the Spa

Marriage

• How to conquer unforgiveness in marriage: When Unforgiveness Hijacks Your Heart and Holds it Hostage
• Why the men are going to out live us – by like, a gazillion years: Why Every Wife Should Have Husband Envy
• What every man wants more than anything else (well, the other thing 😛 ): The One Thing You’re Husband Must Have for Valentine’s Day

For Women Only

Because nothing says “I am woman!” quite like a pap smear.  (Sorry men, go read a book!)

• Gynecological Adventures {Part 1}
• Gynecological Adventures {Part 2}

The Christian Woman

• Because your past doesn’t define your future: When You’re the Woman at the Well

Christian Living

• Because 1st Timothy 5 women have more fun!: The Christian Mom’s Guide to Living Out 1 Timothy

Family Planning

• Because being broke and unhinged might not be such a bad thing:  What if God Planned Your Family Size?

And, Just Because 

• My kids are amazing and you should meet them: My Big Fat Beautiful Family

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For more inspiration by topic, visit these pages . . .

          Faith in Christ                  Family-Life               Happy at Home

                                     

If you like what you see here, >>subscribe<< to Welcome Home Ministry for the sheer fun of it!  (And so that you never miss a post.) I’m not offering anything like coloring pages or printables in return for your much coveted email address, BECAUSE I know that you can’t be brought!)  😛

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And would you do me a favor?  If you haven’t already done so, would you please “Like” Welcome Home Ministry’s Facebook page?

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So what about you?  Are you enjoying a leisurely summer, or are you going full-speed ahead scheduling and travel wise?  Share your thoughts in the comments below.  I’d love to hear from you!