Kristi Bothur
Kristi is a pastor’s wife, mother, writer, and former public school teacher for English for Speakers of Other Languages. She grew up all over the United States as an Air Force brat, but moved to Columbia in the 1990s to attend Columbia International University, and has called the Midlands “home” ever since. Her days are kept full with the antics and activities of her children - homeschooling, church activities, American Heritage Girls, and Trail Life - as well as writing and leading her Columbia-based pregnancy loss ministry, Naomi’s Circle. Kristi is a contributing editor for “Rainbows and Redemption: Encouragement for the Journey of Pregnancy After Loss” (www.rainbowsandredemption.weebly.com) and a co-author of “Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother“ (sunshineafterstorm.us). She shares her thoughts about faith, family, and femininity on her blog, This Side of Heaven (www.thissideofheavenblog.com).
Navigating the Journey of Infertility
It may seem strange to be reading about infertility on a blog for moms, but infertility is a reality for one in eight couples in the United States, and the impact of infertility issues...
Is Your Child Behind?
I love words. Boggle and Scrabble were some of my favorite childhood games. My main "love language" is "words of affirmation." Some of my favorite pastimes - reading, writing, crossword puzzles, blogging, talking with...
Look, I’m Dancing!
"One, two, three, four, two, two, three, four, turn, two, three, four..."
The choreographer counts steadily, and my mouth tightens with tension, because this isn't my daughter's dance class. Instead, it's me trying to move...
Your “Options” for Homeschooling in SC
When our family began making plans to homeschool, my first concern was how to do it legally. I had taught in the public school system for more than a decade and had no desire...
Being the “Older” Mom
While I was pregnant with my daughter, I realized I was not like all the other pregnant ladies who came into the office. Because I was over the age of 35 (I was 37...
Busted! Twelve Myths About Homeschooling That Don’t Need To Hold You Back
So you're thinking about homeschooling, but a few thoughts about it are making you hesitant to take the plunge. Look at the list below and see if any of these homeschooling myths are holding...
Thinking About Homeschooling?
The sign on the nearby elementary school reads, "Kindergarten Registration", reminding parents of four-going-on-five-year-olds that "big school" days are a mere eight months away. As I drove past it the other day, I remembered...
How’s that New Year’s Resolution Working for You?
It's late January.
Which means the Christmas decorations need to come down (yes, we like to extend the Christmas feeling as long as we can in our family). I need to get Valentine's Day cards...