For a year now, I have been on the Dayspring (in)courager volunteer team as a co-leader of an online community group for moms with kids of special needs. For three months now, I have been a (volunteer) mentor for the leaders of 13 other Special Care groups in the (in)courage community. There are almost 70 groups with almost 140 total leaders out there right now, getting ready for registration to start today.
If you find yourself hesitant to join a small group in real life because of time commitments or hermit tendencies (ahem, Katie Mulder), this faith-based community may be exactly what you’re looking for. This session runs from Sept 23 to November 8, and registration starts today. Each group is limited to 30 women (sorry, Dad) and each group marches to their own beat. Maybe it’s a Bible study, maybe it’s a life-stage, maybe it’s a profession that is the common link- but there is something for almost everyone. You’ll find a complete list HERE.
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First of all, look at this child. Is she not stunning? Even with the scar of having a brother on her face? She is the toughest kid I’ve ever met and can stare me down in a contest, which is something. I love her.
We have spent a lot of sweet time with our herd this summer. The boys of summer, the steers who will feed family and friends come January, are a year old now and so, so fun. Wooster (say that out loud) has a white patch on his forehead that looks like a chicken. He begs to be scratched every day. I have lost count of how many time Abby has made her way into the boys’ pen and held them captive with a monologue or two. She always starts with, “HOLA, COW.” I think that’s wise. Always start with ‘hello.’
Here is proof-positive that these are gentle giants if treated well and given the respect any large animal deserves. No doubt, they are still wild and unpredictable… and very, very strong. But, they are so fun. And so pretty 🙂 We love ’em.
I’ll show you this year’s babies later this week.
Have a good one, Folks.
Apple pie, anyone? 
September 16th, 2013 at 8:48 am
This is my favorite picture of Abby of all time (and that’s going through a lot of really sweet images- that girl, she’s crazy photogenic). It might be on my favorite picture of anyone of all time list. So so beautiful – in every way. (Trace)
September 16th, 2013 at 9:32 am
Always, always start with hello.
September 16th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Injoined a group, kate! super excited. I did several book club studies this summer – and loved them! Thanks for the link and encouragement.
September 16th, 2013 at 9:45 pm
that should read I JOINED a group. sheesh!