I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!  I know we did.  We went to my parents church because it was also my Dad's birthday.  I grew up in that church and it felt good to be back there with my family.  The church is struggling a great deal now.  They may even be closing the doors.  That  weighs heavily on my heart wondering if we would of gone there would they be a little better off?   That has been a big struggle for me lately.  I know the Lord led us to our current church, but I'm also feeling led to my parent's church.  Its the mind game right now with my self.  I've been praying a lot about it.  My Husband said he felt really good after leaving church yesterday.   I've discussed this with my Husband and we agreed to pray on it.  I've also talked to a good friend of mine about this subject many many times.   Anyway we will see where God directs us.

Today was a great learning day for all of us.  I thought it was going to be difficult to get the kids settled down after Easter.  Although we limited the amount of candy they had.  Our 13 yo Katie, who has had not wanted to do anything lately sat right down and did all her work in record time.  The most amazing thing is that she did it all right!!!  Our 10 yo daughter Hannah, is still struggling with school work.  I've been doing a lot of research on learning disabilities and I am taking her to the doctor Friday.  One of the learning disabilities that kept coming up with her "symptoms" was Auditory Processing Disorder.  All of the "red flag" items listed we checked off for her.  I'm praying the doctor will listen to us so that we will be able to start helping her now.  Today she read 2 books to me out loud and actually remembered what she had read.  Our 8 yo son has been flying with education.  He struggled with reading, but he just didn't want to sit and read.  He is doing great now, I stopped pushing him with reading.  He just picked it up one day.  Math is his strong area.  I feel bad sometimes because he is able to help our 10 yo.  My husband is going to start a Sports Unit Study with him next month.  He is very excited about it....oh yes and Andrew is also!  LOL

Our group lessons start up again next Monday, Katie is taking cooking, crocheting, card making.  Hannah is taking learning the states, American Girl, Fun with Crafts.  Hannah really enjoys making things.  I'm going to start doing a lot more lapbooks.  That way she will have something there right in front of her of what we learned.  Andrew is taking archery, gym, drawing.  I'm a little nervous about the archery class but i'd rather him learn it there.

Have a Blessed Day!!!

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Posted by Mary

I have said it before. I think you guys are in the right spot. I can truly see that God has led you to your church. I have been objective. You and Matt have been a great help to your church and I have enjoyed hearing about how your church has grown because of your being there. It's hard to see a church that you love go through something like this and it's nice to know that someone outside of the church family cares. Perhaps the guilt you feel is Satan drawing you away from your church and the ever important work you are doing there. A book I once read talked about such instances when Satan tries to convince you you are in the wrong place when you know very well the God has placed you somewhere else for reason's you are aware of! The author suggested asking yourself based on Philippians 4:8 based on what you know is this true..? God doesn't call a person to two churches...and i know that you are called to yours. If I wasn't being objective I would have told you about the church in it's sad state back when you first told me a year ago that you were considering our church. I think I could have swayed you then but you are right...you are only one family...there would need to be a whole lot more for the church to survive. A church closing is a sad thing...it will be very hard for our family but Hubby and I have found sweet comfort in Eccl 3 where Solomon talks about there is a time for everything...A time to live and a time to die...you can't base where you are supposed to be on feelings but on wisdom. Over this last year I have seen how God has worked through you and Matt in your church and I can honestly say that is where you belong. I am so sorry if I came across as not being objective. I thought I had been Sorry!

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