Our Family

The Haltom Family Blog is created as an archived of the history of our family to  purposely encourage other’s families through our imperfect stories, and experiences with Relationship & Marriage, Parenting, Independent Homeschooling-Education, Mental Health & Wellness, Philippine, and US Immigration.

Joshua, a music lover, and Tennessee-born guy met Lady Lyn, a Filipina in an online Yahoo Christian Chat while both of them were praising God differently.  The latter was bullied by some chatters, and courageous Joshua rescued her like a damsel in distress, that was where a new chapter of life began with the two of them. Their marriage is blessed in many forms including rewarding them with a beautiful and joyful baby girl named Abigail Exodus Haltom which named perfectly represents their love and life story as a family.

Our prayer is that may we all become more encourage and be joyful to pursue a grace-filled life to the perfect love of Jesus Christ.

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Our Family

“Family is staying together and we are glad, we are.”

SPEAK OUT FOR ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, DISABILITY, AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS. A STORY, JOSHUA HALTOM

Please bear in mind that everything told here is our family’s narrative, an experience that, at first, I did not want to be a part of since it generates anxiety, discomfort, and terror for experiencing silent tyranny that existed long before I was born, with few wishes to go through. This encounter, on the other hand,… Continue reading SPEAK OUT FOR ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, DISABILITY, AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS. A STORY, JOSHUA HALTOM

ABIGAIL’S Art Portfolio

Hi this is Abi, and I have a word it’s okay to show your drawings, it doesn’t matter if you think your drawing is bad, what matters is you can show them to others. Sharing my pieces of art with you! PEOPLE ANIMALS RANDOM

“Built from the scratch program, a Summer Kids Workshops”

This groundbreaking pioneering community initiative, “Built from the scratch program of Summer Kids Workshops” in our community would not be a success without the participation of the creative children in our neighboring community, and the sponsorship of The Home Depot. Once again, thank you for extending your help and providing the July kids workshop project… Continue reading “Built from the scratch program, a Summer Kids Workshops”

An Invitation

Its raining Turkey everywhere, mind you even in social media, turkey is everywhere. What a bountiful days of pot-luck. Thank you God. Today, there were three important lessons we’ve learned. First is that there are several ways to cook turkey. Brine the turkey then oven cooked it; Deep fry Turkey on peanut oil, and charcoal-Grilled… Continue reading An Invitation

HOPE

Hope is a very important word. It means trust, reliance, its the happy anticipation of good. Hope does not refer to present reality, but to the expectation that God will finish what He started. Hope should dominate the way we see potential in the lives of other. – H. Norman Wright. Numerous times, I have… Continue reading HOPE

USCIS Manila, Philippines Field Office to Close on July 5, 2019.

It’s confirmed that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will permanently close its field office in Manila, Philippines. According to their official statement published on uscis.gov website: USCIS will permanently close its field office in Manila, Philippines, on July 5, 2019.  The last day the office will accept applications/petitions and be open to the… Continue reading USCIS Manila, Philippines Field Office to Close on July 5, 2019.

How did I earn my USA High School Equivalency Diploma through HiSET® in only 6 weeks?

I have met people whom expressed their desired to go back to school to earn their High School diploma and they have varying reasons that obstructed them to complete their education when they were teenagers. Every year, over 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States alone. That’s a student every… Continue reading How did I earn my USA High School Equivalency Diploma through HiSET® in only 6 weeks?

Special time with Clarissa!!!

Leaving then living in a new place and starting again are few of those challenging events a global family like us underwent. Anxiousness, fear and letting go of family ties and friends are also the hardest thing. We met precious people along the way. People who had something good to share, experiences, fun, and wonderful… Continue reading Special time with Clarissa!!!

VCANNY Magnetic Tiles Giveaway WINNER!

Congratulations Tina Ransom & family,  our “first commentor” winner of VCANNY Magnetic Tiles for Kids . Hope you will enjoy your building time with your kiddos.  HAVE FUN! By the way Tina, its Haltom not Hamilton 🙂 Why our Family LOVE VCANNY Magnetic Tiles? Here’s to our VCANNY Magnetic Tiles previous VLOG!

Coffee Stained Teeth? Use Fiberganic Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening Powder

We never thought “such a deep black can make your teeth bright white.  Meet us the “Pido & Dida” and here we are trying the newest Family Brand (FamBrand) 👨‍👩‍👧.   COFFEE STAINED TEETH? Get your Fiberganic All Natural & Organic Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening Powder from unique blend of charcoal powder from 100% organic coconut… Continue reading Coffee Stained Teeth? Use Fiberganic Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening Powder

Halloween Again!

There is a Halloween mania in the air.  Everyone’s mouth keeps on mentioning it in all the conversation we heard.  As I observed, most of the commercials marketing the Halloween super hero’s costumes which I will not deny too cute-or-not to look at both for adults and children are colorful and very much enticing.  Personally,… Continue reading Halloween Again!

Jesus is not here…

Jesus is not here…these are the words that our three years old used to cut me off while I was encouraging her to remember a comforting verse from the bible, remember whenever you are afraid…(paraphrase from psalm 56:3) then that four words came out from her mouth without warning.   I am not prepared.  How in… Continue reading Jesus is not here…

A Dollar from the Envelope

When we returned from our long flight from the Philippines, there was a pretty good size container filled with mails that was waiting for us.  So, I volunteered myself on opening all the letters.  Most of it were notices from providers for the next doctors appointment, Insurance updates, Ads, pre-approved credit cards, classified envelopes, magazines… Continue reading A Dollar from the Envelope

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library FREE Quality Books

Our daughter’s newest set of character,  fictional, and imagination-enriching educational books comes from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library’s.  It was piled-up for several months, and we are glad that kaki (Joshua’s aunts) kept it all.  Most of the books Abigail was using and included from her Infancy to Toddler, Learning to Love Books were left behind… Continue reading Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library FREE Quality Books

We are pregnant

It took me a while before writing another post.  We became busy these past days with Herblend Teas, our herbal tea business.  Accompanied to our busyness was the changes I noticed with myself as well as my husband noticing.    Almost every night, Joshua and I always prayed to God that if it His will… Continue reading We are pregnant

My Siblings, My Mother!

  Growing up I didn’t experience the tender loving care from a biological mother.  As I was told, our mother died when I was in my toddler years.  According to the stories I heard from our brothers, I was only two years old when she tragically died.  Her name was Juanita Erenio Calderon, her demise… Continue reading My Siblings, My Mother!

Terry Treetop Saves The Dolphin

Originally posted on The Haltom Family:
I’ve been thinking about how to express well our gratitude to eBook Pro for channeling to us another free eBook copy of Terry Treetop Saves the Dolphin by Tali Carmi.  I was out of words to say until I watched the video and read a portion of the story of…

Happy 6th Birthday Abigail

Abigail, our daughter you’ve grown so much. Today, your father and I are celebrating our greatest blessing from God, your 6th birthday. Today, hear the blessings we are celebrating your life with. Your name. In the old testament times, people gave their children names that had special meanings. You are named Abigail for you are… Continue reading Happy 6th Birthday Abigail

Book Reviews

Parents do you read books with your Children? When I was single, I could only count into my fingers the numbers of book I intentionally invested my time and resources. But when I got married and become a parent, I started to appreciate and love books. It actually helps me to gain more knowledge, it… Continue reading Book Reviews