Yellow jackets! Flying crazily in and out of a space between our Hardy Plank siding and the outer wall of our house. Hundreds of these ferocious critters had invaded that slim space doing who knows what! What if they managed to get inside? A home invasion—could that happen? "Of course it could!" my Worst Case... Continue Reading →
In a week or less, UVA first years, transfer and returning students are moving into on-grounds and C'ville housing from all over the nation. Our MomsHooPray Move-In Tips are culled from a variety of sources and compiled over the last 15 years; they're sure to help you or someone you know. If you're not already... Continue Reading →
I said amen to my prayers of frustration; I had searched high and low but found no group of moms to join in prayer for my rising college freshman, much less a group of moms to pray with who also had students headed to UVA. Leaving my burden at God's feet and feeling at peace,... Continue Reading →
The official start of Autumn is just around the corner—and already—the Off Grounds Housing Panic has set in. In hopes of keeping you and your Hoo from being swept onto the crazy train of hand wringing and confusion, our updated Housing Tips can be found in the link below. It's full of wise counsel from... Continue Reading →
Last week I made the drive up to NoVA MomsHooPray to celebrate—in person—the start of our 13th year in prayer! As much as I love getting to know Moms from all over Virginia and the USA via our Zoom group, I envy those NoVA MomsHooPray. They get to meet in person every other week! Granted,... Continue Reading →
Well done, college praying moms. You have "tested positive" in the middle of a pandemic. You have chosen to think, speak, and act in ways that pass this test of faith—with love and creativity. Maybe you didn't always feel like it, and maybe you didn't always follow through, and it ain't over yet, but from... Continue Reading →
Majoring In Prayer For Our Hoos 