Mothering From The Heart - November 6, 2013

Audrey has mentioned that she used Raymond Moores books and that she also did thematic units or unit studies. Can she explain how she came up with ideas for the units - and maybe some details about how she implemented them - did she have a book, etc?

There was an article that you wrote several years ago about a puppy that your family wanted. The puppy was deformed in some way and your family wanted it anyway. It was a beautiful story of redemption that stuck in my head and I was reminded of it lately. I wondered if you still have a copy of that story? I would like to share it with my daughters.

I have a 3rd grader who is not motivated at all to do her work or to do it well. She will sit there for hours just daydreaming or getting up or finding any reason not to focus. I'm finding this problem in other areas as well - not following though with tasks I ask of her, leaving clothes on the floor and not doing a thorough job with chores. Any suggestions? Thank you so much for your ministry - it is such a blessing!

As a mother of two (homeschooling too) and a pastor's wife I am constantly encouraged by your word. We have been attending Women's Life as well, and it has been great for all of us. I am thankful for your hard work and preparation to give us answers to the things that cross our mind daily. In way of questions, I wonder, how many mothers in my shoes, or even yourself maybe, struggle daily with trying to reach the goal? I feel like my patience wears thin every day, and while I start my day with devotion and prayer, it seems like as soon as the kids feet hit the floor, Satan begins to throw curve balls. What are some of the best ways to fight the speed bumps? I know my kids love me, and they know I love them, but sometimes I feel like my working in the ministry for my husband takes over my time and I miss the mark. Where do you draw the line? In a small church and no paid staff, I feel like we are working constantly to reach out and get things accomplished, and I want my kids to see serving as a great thing, but sometimes they see mom worn out, and miss mom and dad because we are serving.....how do we find balance? Where did you start and draw the line? Thank you so much for your help ----

Here's a question that has been heavy on my heart- What do you do when your daughters (6 and 8) are not friendly and kind when they are around people? Since I have a very outgoing personality, their snobbiness baffles me. One of them acts shy/ doesnt speak when spoken to and certainly doesnt initiate conversation to anyone that speaks to her, whether peer or adult. The other daughter does great with adults, but around kids her age, she gets seemingly embarrassed or self conscious and it ends up looking like she is a mean girl, whether because of her facial expressions or lack of conversation. I just want them to be kind and loving to everyone. Help?