As I close in on the ripe old age of 40 and look back upon the winding paths God has led me on, it’s amazing to see how God has directed each step. It’s easy to look back on life with regrets and “woulda, coulda, shoulda’s”, but it’s important to remember that each step is an opportunity. Every step along the journey of life allows for lessons to be learned and exponential growth to be possible. 

My high school cross-country coach would always say “running is 90% mental and 10% physical” which seemed like nonsense to a know-it-all high schooler. How in the world could running be more mental than physical? After a short time it became clear that running is a mental battle of whether to stop or take the next step. Similarly, life is a marathon with many opportunities to give up, but it is imperative to continue taking the next step as you never know where it may lead to.

Over the past 19 years, Nikki has been the constant in my life. Constantly pushing me to improve, grow and get the project done I promised to do six months ago (all husbands can relate). The past five years have been an immense step forward in our growth together. We’ve grown in Christ, parenting, financial management and intentionality. We still have room to grow, but that is part of life. You are either growing or dying.

The goal of our business, blog and life is to help others find freedom and liberty in all aspects of life. The first step to freedom and liberty is to break the chains of group-think and think logically about all topics individually. Philippians 2:12 says to “…work out your salvation with fear and trembling” which shows the importance of the individual. Sure, we are able to encourage and uplift one another to continue taking that next step, but it’s up to the individual to make the mental decision to continue on. 

As with life, this blog and company will be a long, winding path to a clear destination. We are continually learning, growing, and adapting to new seasons of life as the years fly by. We plan to cover a multitude of topics that have helped us along our journey with the hope that it will help others too.  

Keep growing,

Andy

Welcome to the Reclaiming Roots Co. Blog. We’re so glad you’re here!

If you’re new to our blog, we’re a God-fearing, homeschooling family of six with a passion to encourage, inspire, and help families who are in the trenches of raising families. With topics ranging from faith, family, and financial freedom, to navigating gluten and dairy allergies, homeschooling and more, our goal is to provide families with the tools and resources they can use to empower them and bring them hope through these often overwhelming and sleepless years. With fifteen years of marriage under our belt we’ve certainly been through our share of trials and mistakes. While we don’t consider ourselves experts by an means, and while we ourselves are still growing daily, we hope that by sharing some of the strategies and tips we’ve used over the years you will be better equipped to face life’s hardships when they come your way. 

Above all else, we pray this blog will bring you and your families closer together, closer to God, and closer to fulfilling your purpose in this life. You were made for such a time as this: fearfully and wonderfully made in His image. When we point our lives and our families toward the One who created us, only then will we find peace and freedom that surpasses all understanding. He can heal our roots, no matter how deep, how hurt, or how dried up they are, and turn them into something so great and so beautiful we can only begin to imagine. Never give up. Lean into Him and keep growing!

We’re rooting for you!

The RRC Family