Helping people develop healthy, wholesome habits and relationships.
We're Tim and Franicia. We love the Lord and strive to please Him in all that we do. Our mission is to encourage others to do the same. We also love delicious, wholesome food, and enjoy life together as a family. Here you'll find encouragement and tools to help you on your journey to a healthy, wholesome life.
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My mom, Anicia, was a motivator. She was full of life and energy and was such an encourager! She was generous and loved people well too. Mom also had some rough times. We’re so thankful she credited God for taking her out of those times of sadness and giving her times of true peace even when times were tough. And she loved well. Whenever her “going home” anniversary comes around like it did a few days ago, we think of her and appreciate the many reasons why we miss her and her sweet love.
9 children and 19 (almost 20) years into our marriage, you still truly amaze me at the woman and Mommy that you are, Franicia. How do you find time and energy to love and worship God, love your fellow man, love me, and love and teach our children in a way that causes people to wonder and want to know more about the God that you serve?
Can you believe that 2021 is almost over? This year has been a busy year for us with lots of exciting changes and developments. One of the highlights of this year was our discovering that Franicia is pregnant with a precious soul who we expect to be welcoming into this world sometime next summer. We also found out the timing of Tim’s transition from the Navy to civilian life also next summer that will likely coincide with our relocating again.
A little over 19 years ago, Franicia and I said, “I do”…actually, we said it twice and we’re pronounced “man and wife” twice, but that story is for another time. 😂 We never in our wildest dreams would’ve imagined that we would be blessed with 9 wonderful, precious children. I don’t think that we would’ve ever dreamed that either that we would’ve moved so many times, experienced so many wonderful things, or walked through the trials that we have experienced.
After such an amazing and blessed trip to Dallas/Ft.Worth to make the most of Tim’s scheduled work trip, we arrived home three weeks ago with slight signs of a cold. Though we were being cautious and hardly went anywhere beyond our lovely Airbnb, we think we might have caught something at a gas station or perhaps a restaurant that we visited. The sickness ended up being the flu which wore us out. To be safe, we had a couple of our family members tested for “the virus,” but the test turned out negative. We had a few good days or so where we thought we might all be past it, but then experienced something we don’t ever think we’ve gone through before…
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9 children and 19 (almost 20) years into our marriage, you still truly amaze me at the woman and Mommy that you are, Franicia. How do you find time and energy to love and worship God, love your fellow man, love me, and love and teach our children in a way that causes people to wonder and want to know more about the God that you serve?
With all of the self-isolation and self-quarantining everyone has been doing and even mandatory shutdowns in some places, it can be hard to do a lot of things. Recently, stores have put a limit on how much food you can buy or how much toilet tissue you can purchase, etc. They have even started closing down state parks and places a lot of people go for activity. SO how do you stay active and healthy while at home? Well, here are three ideas of what to do and when!
Stores out of toilet paper, people fighting over toilet paper, meats at an all time low at the grocery store, social distancing, church meetings cancelled, and so much more — it can be hard to be breathe and just let go.
In Philippians 4:7 KJV Paul’s says “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Again, the peace of God which passes all of our understanding — even the understanding of all of the geniuses that ever lived — will keep my heart, your heart, my mind, your mind in Christ. What a wonderful promise!
I love watching the way you tenderly nurture and care for our babies and guide our children, how you correct them in gentleness and not with anger or a spirit that provokes wrath...
17 years sounds like a long time. Tragically, the average length of marriages in the US is only 8.2 years according to census data. Woohoo! We have more than doubled the national average! (That’s actually sad to write — I wish that we were up to only ⅓ of the nation average. How wonderful would that be? May the Lord grant repentance and healing in our nation and society that marriages would be sacred and long-lasting!)
Announcing our new Content Creator and Manager — our extraordinary daughter, Heistheway! She’s a Christ Follower, Extraordinary Daughter & Sister, Content Creator, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Product Development Assistant, Product Researcher, Illustrator, Videographer, AIP and Healthy Food Chef, Corinthian Warrior,Trainer Extraordinaire, and more.
For years, she’s honed her skills in our home, homeschool, and especially with our brands. We’ve prayed for…
It’s hard to believe that Franicia and I met 18 -- yes, EIGHTEEN -- years ago! I graduated 15 years ago and, 15 years ago, we were married. 14 commands, 11 moves, 10 houses, 7 children, 6 churches, and 4 overseas moves later, Franicia and I are happier and more in-love than we’ve ever been.
I was 18 when I saw Franicia for the first time and 19 when I had the opportunity to talk to her. I never guessed that she was the woman that I would marry and have the privilege of bringing 7 children into the world with. It's now 18 years since we first spoke, 14 and a half years since we were married, and now we have 7 children!
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2024
- May 3, 2024 Remembering My Memoir-Motivating Mom
- Mar 25, 2024 Close to Printing the 2nd Edition of Our Book “I Know You Love Me, Mommy and Daddy”
- Mar 22, 2024 "Good" at Curating Our Lives
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2022
- Jul 1, 2022 24 Years as a Sailor
- May 31, 2022 Twenty Years of Marital Bliss
- May 8, 2022 Praise for Motherhood and the Wonderful Mothers in Our Life
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2021
- Dec 25, 2021 Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours
- Jun 18, 2021 19 (Plus) Wonderful Years with My Best Friend
- Jun 18, 2021 Second Round of Sickness, Fruit, Blessings, and Updates Ahead
- May 1, 2021 White Family Dojo Coming Soon!
- Apr 27, 2021 Writing and Self-Publishing Tips to Help You Get Started
- Apr 27, 2021 Family Love and Update
- Apr 14, 2021 Surprise Prize from USAA’s 2020 Army Navy Game Contest
- Apr 10, 2021 2021 National Library Week Book Reading Video of “Count Them with Me” with Author Franicia Tomokane White
- Mar 26, 2021 A Most Wonderful Birthday to You
- Jan 18, 2021 Shine On
- Jan 11, 2021 Love Thy Neighbor
- Jan 11, 2021 Love and Flowers for Fellow Humans Like Lupe
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2020
- Dec 25, 2020 Merry Christmas from Our Family to You and Yours!
- Dec 11, 2020 2020 Winter Piano Recital Behind the Scenes Video
- Dec 1, 2020 Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!
- Nov 16, 2020 New Children’s Books Still in Progress
- Nov 11, 2020 Happy Veterans Day
- Nov 3, 2020 Heistheway Won Inaugural ”I Voted” Sticker Contest & Voting
- Nov 3, 2020 Happy 5th Birthday Priscilla
- Jun 17, 2020 Modest Shorts That We Wear (Summer 2020)
- Jun 10, 2020 Books to Add to Your Reading List 2020
- Jun 3, 2020 Three of Our Family’s Favorite Smoothies + Tim’s Post-Workout Smoothie
- Jun 1, 2020 18 Years of Marital Bliss
- Apr 22, 2020 New Children's Book Project Sneak Peek
- Apr 22, 2020 National Library Week Read Aloud 2020
- Apr 1, 2020 3 Ways to Stay Active During Quarantine
- Mar 26, 2020 Happy 15th Birthday to Our Island Girl!
- Mar 25, 2020 Peace in Midst of Panic
- Mar 19, 2020 5 Tips to Deal With Stress
- Mar 11, 2020 SMART Goals: Keys to Not Giving Up
- Feb 14, 2020 Loving Each Other in Big and Little Ways
- Jan 15, 2020 Abraham's a Top 6 Texas Finalist; Can You Vote?
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2019
- Dec 18, 2019 Turning Frowns to Laughter
- Aug 25, 2019 God is Our Refuge: Thankful for Our Church
- Aug 24, 2019 Trusting God During Our PCS Move and Change of Plans
- Aug 22, 2019 No Matter What, We Can Do All Things Through Christ
- Aug 10, 2019 Happy 16th Birthday Heistheway
- Aug 5, 2019 Happy Birthday, Sweet Shiloh!
- Jul 16, 2019 Chattanooga July 16 Terrorist Attack Memories, Mixed Emotions, and Sharing More When We’re Ready
- Jul 9, 2019 Studying Words Using the Bible and Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- Jul 4, 2019 Not Ashamed of Our Country and Flag
- Jul 2, 2019 Happy 8th Birthday Dear Sweet Daniel
- Jun 29, 2019 Hosting 100+ for Fellowship after Church
- Jun 26, 2019 Encouragement for Our Current Books and Projects
- Jun 25, 2019 From Bedridden to Playing Volleyball: Healing My Auto-Immune Issues and Healthily Dealing with Trauma, Mental Roadblocks, and Chronic Fatigue with Healthy Food, Prayer, and More
- Jun 24, 2019 Heavier, Healthier, and Happier -- This 15-Year-Old’s Fitness Journey
- Jun 20, 2019 Back Home in FL from NW AR and Thank You for Praying
- Jun 17, 2019 An Awesome Father and Man of God
- Jun 16, 2019 Happy Father’s Day Daddy
- Jun 12, 2019 Moving to Our 13th Home in 17 Years
- Jun 1, 2019 17 Years - A Marriage Prayer
- Jun 1, 2019 Announcing Our New Content Creator & Manager
- Jan 17, 2019 Unconditional Love: No Matter What
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2018
- Dec 15, 2018 Franicia's Favorite Hair Cream and Kidney, Gallbladder, and Liver Cleanse Drops
- Aug 10, 2018 Happy 15th Birthday, Heistheway
- Aug 10, 2018 Happy 5th Birthday, Shiloh
- Jun 17, 2018 Such a Loving Father — A Beautiful Sight
- Jun 1, 2018 Enjoy Special Moments
- Apr 25, 2018 Enjoying Sunshine Again
- Apr 20, 2018 Phenomenal Improvement and Weight Gain After First Trimester was Over
- Apr 2, 2018 He is Risen and Another Chattanooga Terrorist Attack Reflection
- Mar 26, 2018 Happy 13th Birthday, Pelaiah
- Mar 8, 2018 Time: Managing Our Most-Precious Commodity
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2017
- Nov 23, 2017 The Spirit of Thankfulness
- Nov 14, 2017 Thank You to the Faithful Law Enforcement Officers of This Country
- Jun 1, 2017 15 Years Together Already?
- Apr 18, 2017 Wholesome Place -- Our Rebranded Website
- Apr 18, 2017 "His Name and Story Will Forever Be Remembered" Says Cleveland Daily Banner of Tim
- Apr 17, 2017 Heistheway's Stop-Motion Films for LEGO Official Contest
- Apr 13, 2017 The Grand Prize Surprise
- Jan 18, 2017 Happy Birth Week, Franicia
- Jan 12, 2017 Newspaper Article Quotes Tim's Prayer During Invocation for the TN Legislature's Joint Convention
- Jan 2, 2017 Happy 2017 from Tim and Franicia
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2016
- Dec 17, 2016 Genetics: Update on Tim's Health
- Dec 1, 2016 Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!
- Nov 24, 2016 Bathing Our Thoughts With Thanksgiving
- Aug 6, 2016 Done Writing Two More Children's Books
- Jul 9, 2016 How I'm Trying to Prevent DVTs and PEs
- Jul 5, 2016 July 4th, 2016 - Independence Day: 240 Years Later
- Jun 23, 2016 Preparing Travel Food from Scratch for a Family of Nine
- Jun 21, 2016 Sneak Peek Magazine Article for "Exercise Can Be Simple, Easy, and Fun"
- Jun 19, 2016 Loving Fathers Impact the World
- Jun 18, 2016 Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Blood Clots, and Gun Shot Wounds?
- Jun 14, 2016 Asking Our Homeschooled Daughters (Barely in Their Teens) Questions About U.S. History and Politics
- May 31, 2016 Remembering on Memorial Day
- May 8, 2016 My Favorite Mother
- Apr 29, 2016 A Sweet Reminder of Mom through Our Baby
- Apr 16, 2016 DVT and PE: How One of the Healthiest People We Know Almost Died
- Mar 25, 2016 Fresh Air and Grilling Grass-Fed Beef Burgers in March
- Mar 25, 2016 Call for Book Reviewers for Count Them with Me
- Jan 27, 2016 Making Assumptions: My Painfully Embarrassing Story
- Jan 26, 2016 Watch Wait Till It's Free for...FREE
- Jan 16, 2016 Happy birthday, Franicia!
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2015
- Dec 24, 2015 Celebrating Immanuel, God With Us
- Dec 21, 2015 Happy Engagement Anniversary
- Dec 14, 2015 Communication: No Kidding
- Nov 27, 2015 Designer Clothing for Pennies on the Dollar
- Nov 26, 2015 So Many Reasons to Be Thankful
- Oct 27, 2015 Open and Honest Communication
- Oct 24, 2015 Communication: No Hinting
- Oct 17, 2015 The Story Behind 2-Year-Old Shiloh Singing Amazing Grace
- Aug 31, 2015 Children's Sayings: Alternative to Cow Cheese
- Aug 12, 2015 Good Morning Song: Memories of Late Mother Anicia
- Aug 11, 2015 Chattanooga Memorial Service for Fallen Service Members
- Jun 25, 2015 New Publishing Company
- Jun 17, 2015 The Sweet Fruit of Hard Work in Our Young Children
- Jun 12, 2015 Franicia Launches Facebook Author Page
- Jun 11, 2015 Saying Kangaroo
- Jun 1, 2015 13 Beautiful Years Together
- May 30, 2015 Unexpected Blessings
- May 29, 2015 Honoring Our Veterans
- May 29, 2015 Tim's Testimony of the Power of God
- May 23, 2015 I Love My Precious Mama
- May 9, 2015 A Tribute to Mothers
- May 9, 2015 The Blessings of Good Neighbors
- Apr 13, 2015 Happy Belated Birthday Pelaiah
- Mar 23, 2015 Successful Kickstarter for I Know You Love Me, Mommy and Daddy!
- Mar 23, 2015 How to Choose the Best Smartphone
- Mar 2, 2015 A Moving Story Behind I Know You Love Me, Mommy and Daddy
- Feb 17, 2015 Looking People in the Eye
- Feb 14, 2015 I Love Our Family
- Feb 14, 2015 Kickstarter Take Two: Publishing this Christian Children's Book Worldwide
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2014
- Dec 20, 2014 Husbands, Love (and Listen to) Your Wives
- Nov 27, 2014 A Habit of Thankfulness
- Nov 22, 2014 Inspect What You Expect: Leadership 101
- Nov 21, 2014 We're Almost Launching Our 2nd Try on Kickstarter
- Nov 21, 2014 Mailing Out the Rest of Our Giveaway Items
- Nov 14, 2014 My Morning Date
- Nov 13, 2014 Husbands and Dads, It's Your Responsibility
- Oct 17, 2014 Winners for the Kickstarter Giveaway -- Take 1
- Oct 13, 2014 Interview with Debbie Hostetler
- Oct 11, 2014 A Special Offer from Debbie Our Illustrator
- Oct 11, 2014 Promotions and Interesting Challenges
- Oct 11, 2014 Kickstarter Update and Giveaway
- Oct 8, 2014 Handmade Organic Goat's Milk Soaps from Faith Farm
- Sep 23, 2014 Michelle Duggar Endorses "I Know You Love Me Mommy and Daddy" Children's Book
- Sep 19, 2014 The Meal Our Young Children Wanted to Cook Themselves
- Sep 16, 2014 One Day and Already Chosen as a Kickstarter Staff Pick
- Sep 16, 2014 Instead of Reading a Book, She Made Treasure
- Sep 15, 2014 Kickstarter Campaign is Launched to Print I Know You Love Me Mommy and Daddy
- Sep 13, 2014 Updated Tools & Resources Page
- Sep 6, 2014 How to Cook Easy Delicious Organic Corn on the Cob
- Aug 21, 2014 6 Simple Ways to Set Up Your Children (or Employees) for Success
- Aug 21, 2014 Photography Tips: 3 Ways to Ensure Crisp, Beautiful Photos
- Aug 14, 2014 The Blessing of Having Quiet Time After Lunch
- Aug 9, 2014 Our Great God Who Provides Over $20,000 Out of Nowhere (Part 2)
- Jul 30, 2014 Teaching the Why to our Children
- Jul 10, 2014 Our Great God Who Provides Over $20,000 Out of Nowhere (Part 1)
- Jul 8, 2014 Why Sign Up for Our Mailing List
- Jul 7, 2014 Instagram and Twitter
- Jun 26, 2014 Michelle Duggar Greets Saipan with Franicia
- May 15, 2014 Thank You: A Tribute to Parents of Honor and Good Character
- May 9, 2014 Mom Went to be with the Lord
- Apr 25, 2014 Have a Ministry Mindset: What I learned from Jim Bob Part 2
- Apr 14, 2014 We Need to be Producers Not Just Consumers
- Mar 28, 2014 Be Sensitive to Unmet Needs
- Mar 8, 2014 Getting Your Children's Input on Ways to Improve Your Family
- Mar 8, 2014 Asking Your Children for Forgiveness and Admitting When You are Wrong
- Feb 18, 2014 Book Almost Published in Print
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2013
- Nov 12, 2013 This Messy Place Looks Beautiful
- Sep 21, 2013 Family Workout Part 2
- Sep 7, 2013 Baked Oatmeal - Simple, Soaked, and Frugal
- Sep 6, 2013 Family Exercise Part 1
- Aug 17, 2013 Expectations & Perfection: What I Learned from Jim Bob
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2012
- Nov 29, 2012 Open Doors During Christmas: Sharing Spiritual and Physical Food for the Hungry
- Nov 29, 2012 Happy 9th Birthday Dear Precious Heistheway! -- Birth Story
- Aug 13, 2012 Biblical Meal and Tour at Explorations in Antiquity Center in La Grange, Georgia
- Aug 3, 2012 Sweet Fellowship and Women of God - Celebrating Jim Bob's 47th Birthday
- Aug 1, 2012 Reformation of Food and Family Conference Trip - Part 1
- Mar 28, 2012 Fresh Organic Mini-Loaves
- Mar 20, 2012 Sharing Gospel Tracts - The Loved Illusion Cards from Living Waters
- Mar 20, 2012 Thanksgiving Recap: Ready for the Unexpected
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2011
- Dec 7, 2011 Exciting Delivery from LivingWaters.com Makes It's Voyage to Guam
- Nov 25, 2011 Happy Thanksgiving
- Nov 17, 2011 Is That a Safe Car?
- Nov 15, 2011 An Isaac Watts CD Production with the Myers Family from Creation2Christ
Today, on my first day of retired life, it's hard to believe that I joined the Navy 24 years ago. 24 years seems like a long time until it's already past. Looking back, though, 24 years pasted so quickly.