I take time to acknowledge the daily miracles in my life because there are plenty of some that I'm aware of and others I must be intentional to seek. With all the distractions, taking those simple daily miracles and blessings for granted is easy.

Our marriage has been our own from the beginning. We have defined it for ourselves, and I am grateful that through God's grace, our marriage remains.

I haven't always felt comfortable taking breaks, but to be the best that I can for myself, I’ve learned that taking breaks from different areas of my life is necessary for my well-being.

I was 19 when a friend said to me, “Latonya, I don’t want to ever see you going out to eat alone.” She made this comment while she, her young daughter, and I were dining across from a woman who was eating alone.

It’s been said over and over again that moms tend to place others before themselves. It’s also been said that if you don’t take good care of yourself then you can’t be much help to others. For the most part, I agree with the statements.

Last February, I begin teaching online on a whim. I wasn't sure what to expect since I had never taught online, and the last time I put myself in a classroom situation, it wasn't the greatest experience. Honestly, my last public teaching experience made me feel like I would never teach again, and after years of teaching at a local co-op and coming to the conclusion it wasn't my most favorite way to teach either mostly because of class size, I began to wonder if teaching would indeed be a part of my life outside of homeschooling.  Now one year later with Outschool, I can happily say that teaching is definitely a part of my life, and I enjoy it. 

2017 is coming to an end in a few short hours.  But before 2018 begins, I wanted to take a moment to share reflections from the year-- from the beginning to the end ... the good and not so great. 

I try to refrain from using love when I speak about certain things, but, in the this case, I can honestly say, " I love teaching on Outschool!"  Outschool has provided me with an opportunity I couldn't even imagine.

This week has been a memorable one for me.  I've had some good things happen, but they were all clouded by my bout with Strep Throat.  Guys, Strep is no joke as an adult. My husband shared with me today that some people have lost limbs because of the infection.  I've experienced Strep a few times in my life, but it's been nearly 15 years since I've dealt with the infection. I don't remember feeling horrible for so long. I don't feel 100%, but I am on the mend.