Welcome to Like a Bubbling Brook!
My name is Jaime, and I'm a very blessed homeschooling mama with a master's degree. After being accepted for doctoral work, God began to give me a greater vision for motherhood, and He graciously opened the doors for me to be a stay-at-home mother instead. I did work outside the home briefly as a part-time adjunct professor, teaching communications at a private university.
I've been married for over twelve years to the man that I adore. He’s the pastor of a vibrant church body and loves God and his family with his whole heart. He has a heart for service, anointed preaching, and truth. In the very little spare time he has, he enjoys endurance cycling. A couple of years ago he completed a 100-mile ride! Did I mention I love this man? He is a dream come true.
We have two boys, both of whom God gifted to us by way of adoption. Children are such a blessing, and I am humbled and overjoyed that God saw fit to entrust these boys to us. I thank Him everyday for them.
We live a simple life compared to most, I think. We try very hard to be good stewards and glorify God with our health, finances, and time. We have personal convictions about doing our best to live without debt shadowing our lives, so that we may be able to work for God without unnecessary financial pressures, and so that we may be able to do more to bless others. We fulfilled a long-time dream and purchased a home debt-free in the summer of 2007.
We believe that it is primarily our responsibility to train and disciple our children. We began homeschooling our oldest son in 2009, and it brings me so much joy to witness those “aha!” moments in his life as he learns and grows. It is an honor to teach him that God has a plan and purpose for his life, and that everything he learns has its roots in God’s word. Home education is a privilege we are grateful for.
We try to eat wholesome, "real" foods. Many of the foods you’ll find in our kitchen are all natural, and almost everything we eat at home is made from scratch. I try to share a healthy, "real food" recipe at least twice per month.
And me? I love to cook, bake, read, tend to my tiny garden, consignment shop, and cozy up with my family. I enjoy a good cup of coffee, as I sit curled up on the couch, Bible in hand, in the early morning hours. As a stay-at-home mama with a graduate degree, I have an insatiable itch to study and research just about any worthy thought out there. I also enjoy the challenge of living well on less.
Thank you for being a reader and for taking the time to share your story, leave comments, and give of yourself. I'm humbled that you graciously choose to spend a few moments here with me every now and then.
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I'm thankful for you!
Warmly,
