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About T.W. Allgaier

I love Jesus. If I say nothing else, that is enough. But for those curiosity seekers, I am a 61 year old former special education teacher, current part time CCM Radio Announcer and author... who is married to her high school sweetheart. We have been together for 44 years, married almost 41 of those years! We have raised two sons, who are now married, have jobs and mortgages. AND...we became grandparents to a beautiful baby girl in 2018!! We also have our furry son, a West Highland Terrier. My heart's desire is to encourage people in their daily life. I believe that the Father speaks to us all the time, sometimes I have been too busy to listen. Even during times of trials and troubles, which seem endless right now in 2021, HE is present and loves us unconditionally. Thanks for reading. ~Be Encouraged Today~ View all posts by T.W. Allgaier →

Again~Oscar and the Reminder

November 5, 2015Christianity, creative teaching, homeschool material, homeschooling, mom, motherhood, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement, UncategorizedAbba Father, Biblical lesson, christian encouragement for moms, dogs, encouragement for moms, homeschooling mom, Parenting, simple spiritual lesson, West Highland TerrierT.W. Allgaier

I am in the craft room working…low and behold…there Oscar is…again…on the same day as last year. I think the message deserves a repeat post. The Father used my dog again.

Oscar and The Reminder

Our furry baby is a West Highland Terrier named Oscar.

We are “empty nesters” and he has moved into our hearts and taken it, throwing away that silly key! He drives us crazy (‘tenacious terriers” is not an understatement). But we cannot imagine life without him. We lost our other Westie, Bubba almost six years ago and we were never having another animal because his death hurt so much.

Right…….Our animals can teach us a lot.

Oscar brought something to my attention again. I have seen it before, and most likely written about it..but it really confirmed the importance of the lesson to me again. Continue reading Again~Oscar and the Reminder →

ReFashion, Reuse, Repurpose, Renew!

November 3, 2015Christ's rest, Christian encouragement, Discouraged Christian, Encouragement for Women, Spiritual Encouragement, To Rest in ChristChristian encouragement, discouraged, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, Identity in Christ, Living the Christian life, refashion, renew, repurpose, Repurpose and Reuse, Rest in Christ, reuse, spiritual encouragement, who I am in Christ, Woman's ClothingT.W. Allgaier

Pinterest boards can prove very interesting. I just created one called “Refashioned Fun” and of course have “Repurposed and Reuse”, not to mention “Everything Deserves a Second Chance.”

As I stare at the “items” off to the right on my craft table, and the old sweaters from the thrift shop excursion today…I wonder if they will turn out like all my “pins”. Continue reading ReFashion, Reuse, Repurpose, Renew! →

A Bit Broken Hearted

October 29, 2015advice for parents, mom, motherhood, Parenting, simple spiritual lessons, Uncategorizedadvice for moms, behavior in children, children, christian encouragement for moms, differences, encouragement for moms, Parenting, Special Needs, special needs, TEACHER MOM, Teaching, Teaching Manners, teaching your own child, unconditional love for childrenT.W. Allgaier

I am a bit broken hearted.

Adults, don’t be afraid of children with special needs. Don’t be afraid to answer your child’s questions when they see someone in a store that might look or act a bit different from them.

As a former special education teacher my heart truly hurts when I watch people and their reactions to those who are “different”. I don’t believe it is out of a ugly heart, but an uneducated one. Continue reading A Bit Broken Hearted →