Posted in Midlife Musings

    It seems like a "day-in-the-life" is all I blog anymore...  I just do not have much time to be very deep and thoughtful in writing lately.  There are so many things I am doing.  I spent the morning in the yard doing some spring gardening.  I finally got all the plants and soil and everything together to put it in.  There are some pics up at Flickr for you...

Dan and I have jumped in with both feet lately.  We were talking the other night while sitting at a t-ball game.  Funny, the places you find to sit and talk when you have four kids.  LOL  It seems we are going through the "mid-life" thing together.  That is what happens when you are only 16 months apart.  We are being mature about it all, though.  It is not like we have gone and bought a motorcycle or fast sportscars or anything.  We are not having affairs or running away from home (although a quiet moment would be nice).  Being firstborns and Christ-followers may have something to do with our approach.  We are merely seeking higher education and career changes.  We are out to shake up our world a bit and add some "adventure" to the mix.  The daily grind is not cutting it for us anymore.  When I was talking with the counselor at the college the other day he told me that changing careers in midstream is VERY COMMON.  I just have no desire to ever teach in the public schools again.  Dan enjoys teaching but is finding the same issues with discipline and being able to teach without conflict that I had 12 years ago when I left the system but now things are worse.  In our conversation we agreed that living a life of mediocrity, doing a job you hate, and never following a dream is senseless.  We have determined to follow the path that God has laid before us and the desires He has put in our hearts even if it is not easy.  That is a HUGE reason I am going back to school and why Dan is continuing in his education.  We NEED to do this!!!  Our children are getting a positive example before them of parents who never stop learning and good study habits they see in us.  We want to teach them hard work and that is why we work hard.  We have no intention of putting our kids in someone else's care.  We will continue to homeschool them.  This will fully be a family endeavor and they will be learning to run a business alongside us.

Good gravy, we are not perfect.  You will never hear me brag on any intellect or talent that I might have.  I guarantee that I do nothing outside the strength that God has provided.  I got through any schooling or education that I have had because God called me to it and equipped me for it.  The same will be with this business and cooking endeavor.  If God wants me to do this I will do it.  If God has success in the plan for a small business He will make it happen.  I am merely opening myself up for Him to bring the increase in whatever way He choses.  I HAVE TO SEE IT THAT WAY!!!!!  If I try to do ANYTHING in my own strength it will fail.  How do I know that?  ...because I have done that and failed miserably!!!

When I trust Him...

*   He will bring the desire I need to do what He has called me to do.
*   He will bring the success.
*   He will bring the increase.
*   He will do what is best for me.
*   He will provide for all my needs.
*   It may not be easy but it will be right.
*   He will bring joy
*   He will teach me.
*   I will become obedient to Him and that is just where HE wants me!!!