My Vision for Life

   When I, Julia, began this journey of being a wife and mother I had an idea of what I wanted that to look like, I figured my Mom is a great example, and I would simply do as she had taught me. 
   
   I watched her keep the house clean, work from home, teach scripture, make healthy home cooked meals nightly, keep a cool temperament, use natural remedies along with modern medicine, attend homemaking meetings, bring music into life, teach her kids to play, serve the Lord, help with homework, etc. 

   If Pinterest had been around when I was a kid, my Mom's  creations would have been trending or viral pins all the time. Seriously, look at these photos of my amazing childhood!

   It sounded simple enough, I even had seen her deal with disability in her spouse. My Hunksband is a Medically Retired Veteran....

 Until our son Boogaloo came along, At that point it became very clear to me that God had another plan for me and my life, 

  Suddenly, I felt this great pressure from the other side to take everything my Mom had done and magnify it. Not that my Mom didn't magnify her calling(s)... She does daily. But this generation is different, and our day and age require different skill sets and focuses. 

•   I began to research and network. Let's face it no one does better research than a concerned mother! 
•   I found myself taking the natural remedies I had seen on occasion in my childhood and not only using them but replacing most modern remedies with new natural remedies. 
• We changed our diet to eliminate chemicals, minimize processing, and truly began to use meat sparingly. 
• We stopped using plastics wherever possible. 
• We began to educate our kids in the Montessori way at home. 
• I started really planning out my days.
• I became very deliberate in all my doings.

This is the blog about how I do what I have been prompted to do, in the modern day, without going crazy, and with little to no budget! 

I am a Retired Army Wife, A Montessori Homeschooling Mom, a Holistic Health Business Owner, and a Christian Woman who strives to be active in the community. 

   

   My life is far from perfect. However, I have a new vision for what my life should be! 

   I see in my mind's eye a home where Mom gets up early to ensure her own needs are  met. Starting with personal study of gospel topics, then a moving meditation yoga style for fitness. 

  I see myself following my Mama's example and waking my children with songs.

  I see a healthy whole foods vegetarian breakfast, followed by devotional for the kids.

  I see a dedicated 3 hour Montessori work cycle, where my children feel loved, respected, and learn to love work by doing it.

  I see healthy vegetarian lunches served with a gospel art discussion while we eat.

  I see my children play, learn and grow self-motivated within healthy boundaries while I run my business. Sharing Holistic Health practices with those in need, setting an example of work ethic and service.

  I see healthy well planned balanced dinners prepared with love, eaten while having happy and intellectual family discussions.

  I see the dishes, hygiene, and a loving bedtime routine complete with family scripture study.

  All this intermingled with peaceful interaction, songs, laughter,love and respect for learning, and striving to be prepared for anything. 

"If I can see it, then I can be it." and I am sharing my ride here. 

--- Julia