Divine Protecion

January 21st , 2010 → 9:33 pm @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Divine Protecion

Tonight was a scary night for us.  Our oldest, Micaiah (7), misunderstood me when I told her she could go down the street and play with one of our neighbor friends.  I was about 30 seconds behind her, as I was grabbing my coat, and I couldn’t find her when I walked out the door.  [...]

Category : Our Journeys / Our Kids / Parenting

Micaiah’s “Boyfriend”

October 30th , 2009 → 9:10 am @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Micaiah’s “Boyfriend”

I CAN”T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING!!!! Kids grow up so fast!  When we as parents are hit with new scenarios, sometimes we feel caught off guard. You are going along in your routine, and then all of a sudden, you step into a whole new phase of life with one of your children, with new [...]

Category : Our Kids / Parenting

Tired of the Parenting Power Struggle?

October 15th , 2009 → 2:08 pm @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

These CDs have changed our lives!  They are called Loving Our Kids on Purpose. Do you ever feel powerless as a parent?  Are you tired of the power struggle with your kids, trying to get them to obey?   Do you find yourself threatening them to get them to do what you have asked them to [...]

Category : Parenting

Micaiah’s First Day of School

August 13th , 2009 → 11:46 pm @ Nathan & Jenni Oates

Loosing teeth, first day of school, tiny voices that grow more mature, and time for new shoes!  All of these are reminders that my kids are growing up…fast!  Children are such a blessing from God. I have learned more in the last 6 years since my oldest entered the world than in my entire life [...]

Category : Parenting