Welcome to Fruitful Vines!

It was 4 years ago that I decided to open this blog. Since that time I've had 3 more babies and life has been FULL! I let the blog collect dust for awhile but my love of writing has me back, sweeping away the cobwebs. I really do love to write and I get inspiration from everyday life at home with my 6 children. Children are mirrors. And, through their eyes and hearts, I see. I see the weak and strong places within me. And, in this way the Lord teaches me daily. And, the stretching, growing, changing that happens everyday here in little people and a grown-up mommy has me typing out truths, discoveries and wonderings on this little blog in the quiet hours of the night. I'm growing in my blogging too and old posts remind me of this!

We are always growing.

And, we can inspire each other. That's why I'm so glad you stopped by. Many Thanks to 5MinutesforMom for hosting an Ultimate Blog Party where I have a chance to connect with you.

I'll be improving this blog in the next little while and writing as often as I can. Blogging, writing and growing. Always growing.

I do have a background in birth education and support so you'll find some posts related to pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

But, mostly, I blog about my journey in motherhood to encourage other mothers. I am reminded of how much we need Him and each other everyday. It's an opportunity to serve each other and share His heart, whether on the phone with a teary friend, over a soothing cup of hot tea while children play at our feet or in the comfort of words and the blogs that offer them up.

We are changing, by His grace.

And, my own sweet mother reminds me of how we, as mothers, change as He shapes us and works His heart into our beings like we work flour into dough. The rising up that follows is evidence of His work, His love, His grace in our lives. Are you ready to rise up? Join me in the sharing, the growing and the becoming because of Him.

Julie-Anne