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Celebrating 15 Years with Titus2!

Managers of Their Homes
Managers of Their Homes

January 19th, 1999, we published Managers of Their Homes.

The reason for the book was simple. Ladies frequently asked Mom how she got everything done, and they especially wanted to know how she had time to sew matching outfits for the girls when she was a homeschooling mom of eight. She shared her schedule with them, but there was so much more to her schedule than just activities in a time block. Then she would write little sticky notes to explain this or that. One day, Mom told Dad that it would be easier to write a book than to write all those notes. Mom wasn’t serious, but Dad’s “I think you should,” was the beginning. Thus, Managers of Their Homes (MOTH) was born. Twenty-four busy moms tested the book, and since it worked for them, we prayed it would work for others.

Now, 15 years later, MOTH is a mainstay Titus2 product, and we have boxes of testimonies and countless e-mails from moms around the world that the book transformed their lives through time management. The unique, color-coded Scheduling Kit that accompanies the book is hands-on and has allowed moms to create their personal family’s schedule.

Memories of those early days included collating the first printing of Scheduling Kits by hand, going to the print shop to compile books and Scheduling Kits, shipping books out, and embarking on our first ministry trip in January 2000. We were excited, and we are still excited.

We praise our merciful Lord and Savior for entrusting Titus2 to our family. Thank you for rejoicing with us! We look forward to many more years.

Sarah for the family

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Maxwell family — one of the many photos we took to get the perfect picture for the book back cover. Notice this wasn’t the one we used. A side note of trivia is the picture was taken in my grandparents’ living room.
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We had a family party to celebrate after the book was published.
Mom showing Grandad the book.
Mom showing Grandad the book.
Mom gave a "Getting It All Done" workshop in the Columbia, Missouri area that first year.
Mom gave a “Getting It All Done” workshop in the Columbia, Missouri area that first year.
A lady made a "schedule cake" for refreshments after Mom's talk.
A lady made a “schedule cake” for refreshments after Mom’s talk.
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Compiling books.
January 2000, we embarked on our first family ministry trip. It was an adventure!
January 2000, we embarked on our first family ministry trip. It was an adventure!
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Oh, do we have memories from those van-traveling days!
John, Jesse, Mary, Anna, Joseph
John, Jesse, Mary, Anna, Joseph
A conference in Florida on that trip.
A conference in Florida on that trip.
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Family times after a conference.
Joseph manning the book table at one of our first conventions.
Joseph manning the book table at one of our first conventions.
One important part of the book were those test moms. Afterward, they compiled a scrapbook full of sweet notes and pictures for Mom. I've pulled two to share with you.
One important part of the book were those test moms. Afterward, they compiled a scrapbook full of sweet notes and pictures for Mom. I’ve pulled two to share with you.
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You can click into the picture to see it full size.
Maxwell Family, 2000
Maxwell Family, 2000
Maxwell Family, 2013
Maxwell Family, 2013

“I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever:
with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.”
Psalms 89:1

Family Times at Christmas

We had some special family times around Christmas. I particularly enjoy watching the little ones and seeing their enthusiasm for life.

Sarah

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Anna and Tina
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I did something different this year. I made my to/from tags with pictures. I found Joshua looking at them. Pretty cute.
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Bethany bought gifts for us with her own money. It was so sweet.
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Joshua received a ball from his cousin.
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Abigail gave each of the SAM aunts a solar-driven flower. It waves its “arms” when it’s in the sunlight. She also bought them with her own money.
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The uncles received a waving snowman.
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A gift we all enjoy each year is a calendar of pictures Melanie puts together.
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Mary made GiGi handmade cards she can use throughout the year. It was a delightful gift.
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Another great gift: something for Grandad to hold.
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One of the picture to/from tags. Joseph and I were a team, thus, we’re the from ;).

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Mary and Christina
Mary and Christina

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The guys made Christmas breakfast: sausage gravy and biscuits.
Joseph, Jesse, and John
Joseph, Jesse, and John
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Mom working on Christmas dinner.
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Anna
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We made cookies for the police force on Christmas Day.
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The girls had dipped pretzels the week before, and Joseph helped to wrap them.
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The finished product.

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Joshua is holding a very special item, which he calls his shed key. He was fascinated with his daddy’s shed key, always wanting to carry it around. Grandpa made a similar shed key (but a key to nothing ;)), and it was Joshua’s favorite gift.
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Anna
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Jesse

“And he hath put a new song in my mouth,
even praise unto our God:
many shall see it, and fear,
and shall trust in the LORD.”

Psalms 40:3