Nurture Newsletter / September 15

Nurture Newsletter 

September 15, 2014

A new season is about to begin: Autumn.  Time seems to go so quickly that every time I turn around, another season is starting up again. 

That is how I feel about motherhood, too. Just when I get in the groove of things, a new season begins and I am in need of adjusting to the new "climate" and schedule. 

A lot of times, I still hadn't gotten a handle on life in the last season and I am thrown into the next. I have spent way too many seasons in "survival" mode because of that; just doing what I need to do for everyone to survive. While I think sometimes that mode is necessary, I also think I can slip into it too easy; my autopilot setting. When life gets overwhelming, I tend to shut down and go into this type of autopilot lifestyle. 

While, yes, I am surviving (sometimes just barely), I'm not thriving. I want to thrive in this role God has placed me in. He wants me to thrive, as well, and He is the only one who can help me do that. 

I'm praying that God gives me the patience and grace and wisdom to embrace each new season I enter. To learn what I need to know and to teach my kids throughout each one. I want to feel confident as I pass from season to season; not that I will know everything but that with God's help, I will figure things out as I go. 

I'm praying the same for you in whatever season you find yourself in. Let's thrive together! 

THIS WEEK 

Aimee Heder has planned a playdate at Green Meadows Farm for Friday, October 10. Below is some information about Green Meadows including the cost of admission. 

Please let Aimee know by this WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 if you would like to join in on the fun that day. If you have any questions, please contact Aimee (aimee.heder@gmail.com). 

Touch the Wonders of
Green Meadows Farm

Come meet all of our friendly animals at our educational animal farm petting zoo located in Waterford, WI.

Philosophy:

“Learning Can Be Fun!”

Offering both hands-on guided or self-guided tour:

Learn about our pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, donkeys, horses and much more!
Everyone can milk our friendly cow;
Pony rides for children (2nd graders and under)
Hayride to the “Back 40″ of the farm;
Play with the kittens in our “Kitty Barn”.
Relax in our picnic area with playground;
Pick a FREE pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch in Fall;
Food, drinks and souvenirs available at the “Feedbag”.
The Farmers and Animals look forward to meeting you!

September 20 – October 31
Open 7 Days a Week

Admission Times: Monday – Friday 10AM – 2PM
Farm Closes at 4PM
(Weather permitting)

Please note: for the safety of our guests and animals, children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times when entering animal pens.

Rates

General Admission

Children 1 and under are FREE when accompanied by parent.
(Families & Small Groups fewer than 25 NO reservations required.)

Self-guided tours begin continuously between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

General Admission $13.50 per person
Seniors $11.50 per person
(1 and under FREE)

http://greenmeadowsfarmwi.com/

THIS SUNDAY

Who are you inviting? 

NEXT WEEK

Our next playdate will be TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 10:00 am.  We will be meeting at RETZER NATURE CENTER (S14 W28167 Madison St) in WAUKESHA. 

As always, moms with children of all ages are welcome. 

Please feel free to invite friends, neighbors, and relatives who may be interested in joining in the fun.

We hope you can join us for a fun time of play with our kids!

Contact Aimee Heder (Aimee.heder@gmail.com) for more information on any Nurture playdate or to let her know you are coming.

**Our next Playdate will be on

• Friday, October 10 Green Meadows Farm *there is a charge for this playdate* YOU MUST SIGN UP BY 9/17 TO PARTICIPATE.

The playdate calendar dates will always be on the left sidebar of the blog so you can plan ahead.

SAVE THE DATE

The next Women's Ministries event will be on Friday, October 24 at 6:30 pm. Mark it on your calendar; you don't want to miss it!

If you ever have a specific prayer request, please don't hesitate to contact us at nurturewfa@hotmail.com.  We would be more than happy to cover you in prayer.

Have a great week! 

Jamie Halquist 

Nurture coordinator

Nurturewfa@hotmail.com

Nurtureatwfa.blogspot.com

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 1 John 5:14