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Mathematics: A Guide for Improving Teaching and Learning

March 23, 2023

Mathematics: A Guide for Improving Teaching and Learning

10 Reasons RNS Should Pursue Their BNS Degree

March 22, 2023

10 Reasons RNS Should Pursue Their BNS Degree

6 Career Options with a Degree in Sports Administration

March 22, 2023

6 Career Options with a Degree in Sports Administration

Enhancing Student Engagement and Motivation with Practice Tests for Exams

March 1, 2023

Enhancing Student Engagement and Motivation with Practice Tests for Exams

6 Types Of Flight Training Schools Your Aspiring Pilots Can Choose From

February 27, 2023

6 Types Of Flight Training Schools Your Aspiring Pilots Can Choose From

What Do You Learn in Cosmetology School?

December 7, 2022

What Do You Learn in Cosmetology School?

Top Challenges Faced by Single Moms While Studying and How to Set Them Right

November 23, 2022

Top Challenges Faced by Single Moms While Studying

Top 10 Benefits of Having a Process Flow Diagram

September 24, 2022

Top 10 Benefits of Having a Process Flow Diagram

You always amaze me with your insight, care, and your good heart. You are truly a gift in so many ways. I didn't remember that I had told you about my vision or apparition. Now, take into consideration that I was raised protestant, very anti-catholic, and learning anything about Mary was the trickiest part of my conversion. The more I learned, the more I realized how wrong all my perceptions were about Mary. That said, I am still learning about how and why she is integrated into the Catholic faith more than other denominations. It's still a point of discomfort for me, just out of habit. So when she came to me in a vision, I was more than surprised. She appeared to be on the ocean, and it was dark and stormy off in the distance behind her. The first thing she said to me was "Do you trust my son?" to which I answered, "of course!" and then she said, "Do you trust me?" and I hesitated for a second, but then humbled myself and said "of course..." and she replied "A storm is coming and you need to trust Him and His plan for your life." It was a few days later that someone I follow on Instagram posted a picture of Mary, Star of The Sea (Stella Maris) and I had to catch my breath, with goosebumps, as I realized it was the same vision of Mary I had, without every having seen that picture ever before. To me that was confirmation that I wasn't insane and it really did happen but I was still afraid to even acknowledge the vision since I didn't want anyone to think i was insane and I was scared of the forewarning of her statement, even though I was supposed to "trust Him". My immediate inclination was that I was going to suffer a miscarriage so I have lived in fear, despite my promise to trust Him, through the whole pregnancy. I kept praying over my baby almost every night and just hoping I was insane and worrying about nothing and everything would turn out ok. When my mother in law became extremely ill and then finally died, I hoped that was the storm. I waited for peace, and none came, and I knew that wasn't my storm. Then when my mom's health started failing rapidly and we got one bad report after another about her until she was on hospice with no hope of returning to a normal life, I hoped that was the storm. I hoped that her dying was the storm I feared. I waited for God's reassurance but realized once again, it wasn't over. Dylan means "of the sea" and Marinus means "of or pertaining to the sea", both of which I didn't know beforehand. His name was definitely divine inspiration. I later learned that St. Marinus was a 4th-century stonemason and Deacon who built a chapel and monastery, founded what later become known as San Marino, and lived the life of a hermit in holy contemplation. I'm trying to find comfort in the fact that God already knew Dylan's story the moment he was conceived. God knew he was not meant for this earth. Dylan's purpose was never to live on this earth. He only came for a short time to teach us things, strengthen us, change us, grow us, and make us learn to trust God - a hard lesson for most of us. And he was loved every second that he was on this earth.

September 3, 2022

4 Areas to Specialize in as a Child’s Therapist

6 Tips to Make Home Study Better in 2022

August 29, 2022

6 Tips to Make Home Study Better in 2022 

How You Can Support Your College Kid This School Year

August 22, 2022

How You Can Support Your College Kid This School Year

Tips For Enrolling Your Child At a Good Childcare Center

July 27, 2022

Tips For Enrolling Your Child At a Good Childcare Center 

Top Fields of Study to Consider for Your Education

July 27, 2022

Top Fields of Study to Consider for Your Education

3 Ways English Lessons for Kids Can Help Your Struggling Child

July 26, 2022

3 Ways English Lessons for Kids Can Help Your Struggling Child

How To Prepare Your Homeschool Graduate for College

July 25, 2022

How To Prepare Your Homeschool Graduate for College

The Value of Computer Based Learning

July 14, 2022

The Value of Computer Based Learning

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You do not find a happy life. You make it. 

That’s the biggest lesson that grief has taught me. If I just wait around to be happy again, I’ll die sad. 

You don’t get through grief and come out the other side. That’s not how it works. You learn how to grow around it like a tree grows around a rock that’s in the way. You don’t wait for the rock to move. Cause it’s not gonna. 

Choose happy. And then make it happen. 

#choosehappy #joyinthejourney #griefjourney #healingfromtrauma
8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favor 8 billion smiles in the world, but his is my favorite. 

Happy Valentine’s Day, @daeinexplains 🥰

The last 20 years with you have been my favorite years on this earth. ❤️ 

If I did anything right in my life, it was when I decided to give my heart to you.  You are my best friend, my soul mate, my better half, my rock, my everything. 

I love you.

#couplegoals #marriedlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #weddingday #marriagegoals #yourestilltheone
Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍ Kids love helping if you just let them!💁🏼‍♀️

This little guy always asks to help when he sees me cleaning the house, washing the floors, doing laundry, or emptying the dishwasher. That’s what I love about Montessori parenting - it allows kids to do  big jobs and in turn makes them eager to help! 

He was over the moon when we gave him the @lovevery floor mop that actually works! He uses it daily now. The mopping pad is machine washable and you can refill the fluid container on it. I usually just do water and a drop of essential oils because he loves it when everything smells clean! 😜 

Definitely recommend! If you want to grab this mop for your little helper, it’s in the Storyteller Play Kit from Lovevery for 3 year olds. 

LlNK is in my bio to get FREE shipping! 💃🏼

#lovevery #loveverytoddler #loveverypartner #montessoriathome #montessoriplayroom #montessoritoddler
Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hol Stop trying to fit your square self in a round hole. 

Sometimes we outgrown relationships. Sometimes we realize someone else isn’t a good influence on our lives. Sometimes we realize we aren’t a good influence for someone else. Sometimes we need to let things go that aren’t good for us in order to grow. And that’s ok. 

Stop trying to sit at a table you are no longer welcome at. Just be yourself, focus on God, love your family and friends, and the right people will gravitate to you. ✌🏻 

#raisingsaints #momlife #motherhoodunplugged #selflovejourney #growingpains #selfcaresunday
When your toaster breaks from a power surge you ta When your toaster breaks from a power surge you take that as a sign that it’s time to upgrade! 🤪

It wasn’t hard to pick a new 4 slice toaster. As soon as I saw this one from @haden_usa I added it to my cart. I bought it from @lordandtaylor because it had the fastest shipping and I didn’t want to wait! 

No fancy electronics, screens, or extra features we don’t need. Just simple, straight forward functions and perfect results everytime. Plus it matches all my @cafeappliances too! 😂👍🏻

What do you think of this 4 slice toaster?! 

#toasters #kitchenappliances #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #whitekitchen #farmhousekitchen #farmhousestyle #whiteappliances
I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @en I’m obsessed with these leather booties from @enjoiya! 💃🏼 

The “Steffi” in green are the perfect boots for ushering in spring weather with their delicious vintage leather and worn-in look right out of the box. I love the chunky lug soles and inside zippers to get them on and off easily. 

These are the boots you’ll want to wear again and again. And again. 

Use my coupon code BALLARD20 to get 20% off your order! Find them on www.enjoiya.com

#leatherbooties #enjoiya #italianshoes #realmomstyle #momstyle #momstyletips
All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with All the poop shoveling doesn’t seem so bad with the prices of eggs right now! 🤪 🐔 🥚 

Guess it’s ok to be a crazy chicken lady and have a homestead now! 🤣

#momlife #crazychickenlady #homesteadlife
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