Rachel Rachelhagg
Rachel is a wife and mother of three. She finds humor in the ordinary and writes to remain sane.
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LATEST ARTICLES ( 388 )
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I Survived the First Day of School
The first day of school gave my tear ducts a good release. You know how it goes. Your newborn walks into Kindergarten and you feel the need to still... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The LIFE Challenge
This is my first shot at a YouTube video. It is splotchy, and it’s ok if you laugh at me. But please , please understand the heart of it. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Moms Morning IN
I shuffled the children out as I danced inside my tired body. Hugs and kisses galore… GO HAVE FUN! MOMMY LOVES YOU AND ALL THAT JAZZ! I locked the door, then... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Communication is Key to Relationship
Today as I gathered the kids and left the pool , I wasn’t really paying attention to the Holy Spirit. I was tired from changing two swimmie diaper poops in a... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
New MOMS, You Aren’t Alone. Not for Long.
When we had our first child, none of our friends were even thinking of getting pregnant. The funny thing was neither were we. After just 6 months of marriage,... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Why Mommy Needs You to Go Back to School Now.
My dearest children that I have, With their Great Grandfather. Mommy loves you with a deep love, so furious, so intense that sometimes this love needs a small... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Marriage Isn’t Perfect, and That’s Perfect.
The most precious and horrible thing about marriage is that you are two different people, with two different brains. This week we had several, ” why can’t you... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Don’t Hate the Peace.
My heavy bags full of sunscreen and pool snacks met the first open table I could find. My eyes on eager children to jump in the pool, I saw her immediately. Read more
Posted on 15 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Taking Our Children Seriously
The day started out pretty normal as I poured my 4th cup of coffee and broke up a fight over a tampon. What? Your toddler doesn’t like to raid your personal... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Heaven is for Real
Yesterday after church and lunch and the chaos of failed nap time , we decided to finally watch ” Heaven is for real” as a family. The popcorn was popped as w... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Being Real, Beer in Hand.
While vacationing at a resort type campground with a pool, and three kids to run after I decided to have a refreshing beer after a long morning of tantrums and... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
It’s Ok to Rest After a Race.
Slowly walking out of a difficult season in my life , I’m learning that Jesus stays the same , but our relationship changes. I change in order to mature with hi... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Biblical Foundation for the Gifts of the Spirit.
Always Lately when my children fight or call each other names , one will come to me tattle telling about the other. ” He called me STUPID!” I have responded... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
It is Well with My Soul
All over my home I have pictures of our children. Beautiful frames and an unorganized array of pictures on the refrigerator. Each time I pass them I get a sudde... Read more
Posted on 03 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Love Becomes Intentional
Love at first comes naturally . The extra kisses and hand holding of a new relationship blossoms . You begin to be knitted together as one heart as you say I... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Public School Battle
When we allow our faith in God to guide us into, or out of life’s situations, we open the door for influence for the Kingdom. Sometimes allowing his spirit to... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Rapha Part Two. A Motherless Child Doesn’t Exist in Heaven.
I’ve had many questions about miscarried children, and their place in heaven. If they have names, or do we need to name them? What age are they in heaven? I... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Rapha
Lately my encounters with Jesus have been in the night. Sleep doesn’t come easily these certain nights, which is no change in the past 6 years of my life. What... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Beloved Farm House , Finding the Good.
Editing my book this week has stirred up so many emotions. So much pain and tears were shed when writing it , as I released my feelings onto the computers... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Tidy House, a Guiltless Mom .
The night is getting late, but my mind cannot leave behind the toys in the playroom , scattered on the floor alone. I get impatient with myself. Rachel just... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING