Last weekend we were able to see a friend of ours become an ordained minister.  Boy what an experience that was.  To stand up in front of the panel and get question after question must of been nerve racking.  I know I was nervous and I was just the "kitchen help".  He did great.  You can always tell a person is called by God as to how they handle themselves in certain situations.

We are approaching Thanksgiving.  The same friend of ours and his wife and kids are coming here for Thanksgiving dinner.  They are expecting their 3rd child Saturday and didn't want to travel.  This is the very first time I will be cooking the complete meal.  I have my Mom on speed dial. I have helped with many dinners but never gone out on my own for something this big.  I know I will be fine. 

I started thinking about giving thanks and what I'm thankful for.  The number one thing that comes to mind is that Christ came died and rose again for me.  Second, my Husband and 3 children are walking with Christ.  Third, My Parents are walking with Christ.  Fourth, the ability to homeschool our children. Fifth, we are members of a wonderful Church. The list could go on and on.  Trying to get this thought through to the children is difficult at times.  We, like many homeschoolers are on a very tight budget, the children are still trying to adjust to that.  I'm not sure they see the good in it yet.  What they see is what they can't have.  I know that in the future they will thank us.  (I hope) It is hard not being able to give them the stuff they are use to getting.  But it is just "stuff" after all.  What matters is making sure they are brought up to adore and love Christ.  Almost every day on the news there is some story where a child has done something.  Just tonight there was a story about a child attacking another child, they were both 8!!! My son is 8.  I know almost on a daily basis I thank or tell my parents I'm sorry for the way I was as a child.  I admit it, I was a brat at times.  Mostly in my later teen years.

I think that when it comes right down to it we all need to be thankful for each day God has given us with our families.  He may call us home tomorrow.  Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.

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Posted by doehillhomeschool

I really enjoyed this post. Sometimes we substitute putting stuff in the hands of our children instead tha valuable things in their hearts. Great post!

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