For the Sake of the Call

For the Sake of the Call

Jul. 1, 2007 - Stuff

Can you believe it's July already?!? The year is already half-over! Where has the time gone?

July is a busy month for us. It's the big birthday month with 1 husband, 2 kids, 1 grandpa, 1 niece, and cousins and aunts etc. etc. We have company coming in town and more traveling planned before the month is out. So, it's going to be busy. The plan for tomorrow is to clean the whole house top-to-bottom. Think I can do it? Only if I unplug the computer! (Haha!) I had hoped to get started Friday, but instead I had the joy of discovering that our water heater was leaking and had partially flooded the basement! Nice! So between cleaning up the mess and then working with the plumber, the carpet cleaners, and the insurance company, I didn't get much cleaning done. I worked hard Saturday, but it was one of those days where despite all my efforts, the house really didn't look much cleaner at the end. There are a lot less weeds in the garden and the laundry is half done, but I still don't have the satisfaction of checking those two items off the list as they're never ending and far from completion. Sigh!

On a happier note, please allow me to brag about my son. I was very critical of him in my Unsocialized? post, so I'm feeling justified in sharing with you that after a week at Cub Scout Day Camp, he got RAVE reviews from his counselor. She told my husband that he was, "an absolute pleasure!" He was also "a great helper" and "showed leadership!" He was the only 2nd year Webelo at the camp as all the other 2nd year Webelos opted for the overnight camping experience. Being the socialized homeschooler that he is, being the oldest kid didn't phase him at all and he actually helped the 1st year Webelos learn their oaths and such. So there you go! He really is a fabulous kid, but even the best kid still has much to learn. None are perfect, no not one. I meant to keep this short, but I just have to share one more thing. Yesterday, we had yet another training opportunity with him. There were some natural consequences that he had to face and it was tough, but he was really receptive to the spiritual concepts that we were sharing with him, specifically, the battle between the flesh and the spirit. As he faced the consequences, I asked him to read Romans 6-8 and Colossians 3. Afterwards, he and I discussed what he had read in Romans. There is no greater joy than to be able to dissect a passage of Scripture with my son and see the understanding, discernment, and wisdom that God is already giving to him. It was an amazing time and I was so grateful to see some very important truths sinking into his heart. Anyway, that should present a more balanced picture than my previous post.

And on that note. I'm signing off, and I don't know when I'll be signing on again. There is much to be done and this thing has a way of sucking me in. It's a lovely imaginary world, but I need to focus on reality for a little bit. So pray for me that I can work really hard and get to come back and catch up on all your posts! :)

Blessings,

Angel

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Jul. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 2peter318

Wow, it does sound like you have a lot to do. It will keep you busy, but we will be here when you get back. :)
JoAnn