Raising Light

Welcome to Raising Light

I’m so glad you’re here. Raising Light is a space rooted in faith, intention, and a deep love for helping children thrive. Whether you’re a parent, homeschooler, educator, or simply someone who believes in nurturing the light within children—you’re in the right place.

Richard, Anderson, Lucy & Lindsey The heart behind Raising Light, and the people who light my world.

About The Author

Lindsey Erin Vesnic

Hi, I’m Lindsey—wife, homeschooling mom, animal lover, and cappuccino enthusiast with a heart full of stories and a deep love for teaching and learning.

I started Raising Light to share our journey of parenting with purpose. As a former teacher, wildlife rehabilitator, Realtor, and dog trainer turned full-time mom, I’ve walked an unexpected and beautiful path that led me to home education and a deeper faith.

My daughter, Lucy, is the light of my life—and the daily inspiration behind much of this blog. Her name literally means “light,” and I believe every child carries their own unique glow. I don’t believe Lucy is “gifted.” I believe she’s glowing and growing because she’s loved, encouraged, and supported—and I truly believe your child can thrive in the same way.

My Book

A Memoir of Faith, Family, and the Spark of Homegrown Learning

Raising Light is a heartfelt memoir blending faith, parenting, and personal growth through the eyes of a former teacher, Realtor, and wildlife rehabilitator turned full-time mother. With one child home-schooled and the other thriving in traditional school, Lindsey offers a refreshingly honest glimpse into the beauty and complexity of raising children in a blended family.

Told with warmth and wisdom, her story journeys through overcoming a learning disability label, navigating IVF and miscarriages, and witnessing the miracle of answered prayers. Through stories of outdoor learning, grace-filled discipline, character development, and everyday moments rooted in faith, this book uplifts parents striving to raise resilient, thoughtful, light-filled children—no matter their path.

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What Our Readers Say

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Raising light is an emotional, true story of a woman choosing to dedicate her life to upbringing beautiful, well rounded happy children ready to meet all challenges in the world. She takes her reader from her struggle with dyslexia to her determination to be a mother and embrace her vocation with love, persistency and hard work. Lindsey shares in detail how she engages the children in loving God and loving to read. Each chapter starts with a verse from the Bible and goes on to provide examples of how reading has helped develop the kids imagination and curiosity. It’s a recommended reading for any mother to discover important topics on nutrition, discipline, and family love, being some of them. Each chapter ends with a reflection page allowing readers to stop and examine the benefits of what they just read and how it applies to them. The book is written in a conversational style which makes it intimate with easy to understand scenarios. Lindsey refers to life as light which reveals her passion to bring into this world brightness and happiness by raising two children believing in God and the goodness in humanity.

Antonina Duridanova

A book of a mother’s passion

Raising Light is a warm and inspiring memoir that blends faith, parenting, and personal growth. Lindsey shares her journey with honesty and grace, from overcoming learning challenges and navigating IVF struggles to finding joy in homeschooling and family life. Through everyday moments, outdoor adventures, and lessons in character and faith, she offers encouragement and insight for parents striving to raise resilient, compassionate children. This is a story that uplifts, inspires, and reminds readers of the beauty in both challenges and triumphs of family life.

Robert

A Heartfelt Memoir on Faith, Family, and Parenting

Raising Light is an intimate and uplifting memoir that invites readers into Lindsey’s life as a mother, teacher, and wildlife rehabilitator. Through her experiences with homeschooling, blended family dynamics, IVF, and miscarriages, she shares a story of resilience, faith, and growth. Full of heartfelt lessons, outdoor adventures, and moments of grace, this book is a comforting guide for parents seeking inspiration, hope, and practical wisdom in raising children with love and purpose.

Nathan Gilbert

A Touching Journey of Faith and Parenthood

Raising Light is a warm, honest memoir that beautifully weaves faith, parenting, and personal growth. Lindsey’s story of motherhood—through blended family life, homeschooling, answered prayers, and overcoming hardship—is both relatable and inspiring. Uplifting and reassuring, this book is a heartfelt reminder that raising light-filled children is about grace, love, and trust in God, no matter the path you take.

Bonnie McCrea

A Faith-Filled and Encouraging Parenting Memoir

Raising Light by Lindsey is an inspiring memoir that blends faith, parenting, and personal growth. Through her journey as a mother in a blended family, she shares powerful stories of overcoming challenges like learning disabilities, IVF, and miscarriages. With warmth and wisdom, Lindsey offers guidance on raising resilient, light-filled children with grace and faith. A must-read for parents seeking encouragement and insight on their own parenting path.

Bob

A Heartfelt Memoir on Parenting and Faith

Beautiful story of Lindsey’s life and how her past has helped shape the wonderful mother that she is to her “bonus” son and miracle daughter. She shows different does not mean broken. Her triumphs through college and subsequent jobs have helped to train her for her most regarded position yet Motherhood and Educator. Her faith is her foundation for how approaches everything from homeschooling to discipline. Honest, raw, and relatable. Great book for practical advice for Raising Light.

Amazon Customer

Must Read for any Parent

A Note from the Author

This book is not a manual.

It’s a mosaic.

A collection of moments—messy, miraculous, and deeply meaningful—that led me to discover that the most sacred kind of learning begins at home. Not because home is perfect. But because home is personal.

You’ll read a lot about Lucy in these pages. That’s not because I love her more. It’s simply a matter of time. I’ve had the honor of being with her every day since she was born—nursing her, watching her take her first steps, and learning to read side by side on our living room floor.

But this story isn’t only hers.

It’s also about Anderson—my stepson, who taught me what it means to love with no strings attached. You’ll meet him throughout the book, and though his chapters may look different, his light is just as bright.

It’s also about Richard, my husband and partner in all things. And it’s about me—the woman I was before motherhood, and the one I’ve become since. It’s about growing up with dyslexia, 2 falling in love unexpectedly, and finding God’s fingerprints in the folds of everyday life.

This book is about learning. Not just the kind that happens in workbooks or lesson plans—but the kind that shapes who we are. The kind that happens when a parent shows up, pays attention, and chooses to nurture—not rush—a child’s unfolding mind.

And if this book finds you somewhere in the middle of your own story—tired, uncertain, or simply trying to raise your kids with a little more light—

Then know this:

You’re not alone.

And I’m so glad you’re here

My Blogs

Here’s where real life meets radiant light. This blog is a collection of our family’s moments—some ordinary, some sacred, all full of heart. Whether we’re sharing a parenting breakthrough (or breakdown), a lesson learned through play, or a glimpse of growth through faith, our hope is that something here meets you exactly where you are.