Welcome to my weekly recap publish the place I share a little bit peek into our week, share some hyperlinks to podcasts and posts I don’t need you to overlook, and spotlight some issues you will have missed on the weblog this week.
Our All-Day Household Christmas
We celebrated our All Day Household Christmas yesterday — the day that our older youngsters principally plan every thing for, together with what we do, what we eat, and the order of occasions!
For those who’re new right here, we go to Kansas for every week for Christmas so we began this custom of doing a household Christmas celebration earlier than Christmas in order that we get to take pleasure in particular recollections right here collectively in TN, too! We had 4 mates be part of us for elements of the day, which was particular! Learn extra in regards to the day and see quite a few footage right here on Instagram.
Kathrynne’s First Semester of School
I closed out this 12 months on The Crystal Paine Present by bringing again a well-known voice – my daughter, Kathrynne! On this episode, we mirror on Kathrynne’s first semester of school, exploring the highs, lows, and the dear classes realized. From the challenges of residing independently to the fun of creating new mates, Kathrynne shares her perspective on the transition from highschool to varsity life.
We take a dive into her preliminary uncertainty in regards to the chosen school, the stunning ease of creating acquaintances, and the deeper bonds solid over time. Kathrynne gives sensible recommendation for upcoming school college students, emphasizing the significance of intentional connections, reaching out to others, and beginning good habits early on.
She candidly shares her expertise with procrastination on a significant Historical past venture, highlighting the essential lesson she realized in managing time successfully. We additionally contact on the impression of religion in school, the challenges of sustaining relationships whereas in numerous faculties, and the general progress and self-discovery that include this transformative journey.
I’m so grateful Kathrynne was prepared to affix me once more to share on the podcast and I hope that this episode encourages you — regardless of the place you might be in life, that God is trustworthy to supply, that neighborhood is value investing in, and typically what you assume is only a small stepping stone seems to be the trail you’re purported to be on for longer than only a quick season. Take heed to the podcast episode right here.
Additionally associated: I mirror on some issues I’ve realized this primary semester of Kathrynne being in school right here.
Different Hyperlinks You Would possibly Be In:
- David Turned a Paine One Yr In the past — I mirror on some issues we’ve realized in our journey of fostering and adopting him, plus share why there are combined feelings on this present day.
- Making Time for What Issues Most — I had the privilege of getting my interview with Concentrate on the Household Chosen for the Better of the Yr collection and it re-aired once more this previous week. For those who missed it when it got here out earlier within the 12 months, you may pay attention right here.
- Parenting With Grace — I used to be honored to be interviewed on the Mothers in Prayer podcast sharing encouragement for mothers to have much less stress and extra pleasure of their parenting, what it seems prefer to guardian from a spot of reliance upon the Holy Spirit, and go into your day anxiously anticipating how God goes to point out Himself robust in your behalf. Pay attention right here.
- My Buddy Kate Acquired Engaged!!! — After 20 years of ready and praying, it was a fairly epic night time! Learn extra of her story right here.
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On this week’s e-mail publication, I’m sharing Christmas motion pictures we watched this previous week, just a few books I completed and my trustworthy ideas on them, a recreation we performed a cherished this previous week, a recipe my youngsters LOVE that I made for our All-Day Household Christmas and am additionally making for Christmas brunch with my household, plus first-word information on some fairly massive stuff I’m altering on the weblog in 2024 (I’ll share right here quickly, however my publication subscribers get first dibs on the announcement! It’s great things, by the best way, and I believe it can enable me to serve you all higher!)