Author: Kallie Dace

In the past when I heard the phrase “those are fighting words,” I would look carefully at the face and mannerisms of the person who said it, so that I could figure out how to interpret the next words they might say. Sometimes these words were spoken teasingly like when people debated whether Pepsi or… Continue reading My Fighting Words Blogpost #33

Last Christmas, my dear friend Mel gave me this gift of “The best is yet to come” wall art with a corresponding jar of mustard seeds. Although I couldn’t fully grasp the importance of these reminders yet, the Holy Spirit impressed upon my heart that I needed to hold tight to this truth. Knowing my… Continue reading Learning to Believe the Best is Yet to Come Blogpost #32

I have been a little quiet in the blogging world the past six weeks. I could say that my decline in writing is due to the kids starting soccer and volleyball or the busy season of back to school transitions. But if I’m totally honest, I have to admit ever since I recovered from Covid… Continue reading The Unexpected Compassion Covid Gave Me Blogpost #31

After such an incredible time exploring Disney World, Universal Studios, the Kennedy Space Center, and Melbourne beach, we traded our swimming suits and sunscreen for Tylenol and tissues. Covid hit our family and shut us down for about a week and a half. Anytime you aren’t feeling well is hard, but trying to make the… Continue reading Anytime We are Together is Magical to Me Blogpost #30

Merriam Webster’s first definition of wandering states “to move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal.” Wandering around is not something I find enjoyable.  I am 100% a woman on a mission. I like to set goals, reach those goals, and then set new goals to accomplish. The tricky thing about life is achieving… Continue reading Not All Who Wander Are Lost Blogpost #29

I love hearing about the moment that the Holy Spirit calls a child to follow Jesus. Although the end goal of salvation is the same, the way the Holy Spirit intentionally draws children to Him is specifically and uniquely designed for each of our children. Our three older children have experienced the saving power of… Continue reading Celebrating The Unique Ways the Holy Spirit Calls Children to Jesus Blog post #28

I remember seeing the phrase “laughter is the best medicine” on a t-shirt one time at a souvenir shop. By nature, I am not much of a comedian. I am more of a natural learner and seeker of new ideas. I like deep conversations and serious contemplation. (Code word for “not very funny.” ;)) My… Continue reading Laughter Really Can Be the Best Medicine: Blogpost #27

For the last decade, when our family visited local parks, I have to admit that I wasn’t very attentive to the details of the playground equipment. We were blessed with the opportunity to have a great swing set, trampoline, and jungle gym for the kids to play on in our own backyard, so we didn’t… Continue reading Gratitude for Accessible, Sensory Friendly Playgrounds Blogpost #26 

When working with children, sometimes as we provide repeated redirection we find our gentleness running out. The first ten times that we taught and reinforced the skill, our words and actions were filled with encouragement and kindness. However, there is an invisible line that we cross around reminder number 11 where our stockpile of patience… Continue reading Blog #25 Navigating the Oxymoron of Being Gently Firm

When the calendar rolls past Memorial Day, this is a signal for many eager children (and teachers!) that summer break is finally here! With the rhythm of summer months being so different from the regular school year structure, one way that our family has found to make the most of this precious time off is… Continue reading Soaking Up Summer with Summer Bucket Lists Blogpost #24