Moving is hard, even if it's a much-anticipated destination. I know this first hand. Moving from Northern Virginia into our "CharlottesVilla" involved months of planning, packing, and unpacking. Not to mention meeting and making new friends and finding my way around. And adjusting to a different culture. (apologies to slower, gentler Charlottesvillians from the driver... Continue Reading →
Housing Wisdom
We are currently building a house. Never done it before. There are many steps in the process, and much of it is confusing. In May, we met our construction foreman who has built countless beautiful homes and has the expertise to get it done. I go by once a week and deliver brownies to the... Continue Reading →
Move-In-Musts
Four weeks from today, the first wave of Move-Ins take place at UVA. Other universities around the state and across the land welcome new students and the prayers of a million+ mothers and fathers are poured out on behalf of their sons and daughters. A combination of happy anticipation and anxiety propel those prayers. If... Continue Reading →
Praying for Our Prodigals
Rejoice with those who rejoice: MomsHOOpray and University of Praying Moms rejoice with those families experiencing the excitement and celebration of upcoming college graduations, or the anticipation of launching a college freshman in the fall! Many prayers have preceded these young men and women, and many of these students have fed and grown their faith and will continue... Continue Reading →
2019 College Move-In Tips
2019 College Move-In Tips First, read 4 wise tips written by Susan Alexander Yates and featured on the front page of the Theological Horizons newsletter. Page 2 continues with sage advice for incoming first-years/freshman from former students. (applicable to any college student) Follow collegeprayingmoms.com Blog Via Email! Our 125th Follower will win cool stuff like... Continue Reading →
Who Am I Becoming?
Congratulations to all praying mothers of new or soon to be graduates, either college or career bound! We encourage you to spread the word that you will find support during these exciting yet challenging transitions when you join in prayer with other moms in a similar stage of life. Take a look at what some of our praying moms have to... Continue Reading →