"Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;" Colossians 3:23

Yesterday I had two children who were ill, one with a fever and one with aching ears.  I am really trying to keep school and my daughter's neurodevelopmental program going, but since a couple were unwell, I let all the younger ones have an easy day.  It was amazingly productive.  I made whole wheat sourdough bread, painted my door orange, made a wreath out of the sparse vegetation growing here, addressed some Christmas cards, read to the children, and mopped my floor.  Although she wasn't feeling well, my 12 year old, who has learning issues, worked on a book about our family and did some math drill's.  It was so nice to accomplish so much in my house, and still have some schoolwork happen.  Most days I do lots of schoolwork with the children and get little housework done, so I enjoyed the change.

Each day we are given it is good to be thankful, and do what we can as to the Lord.  It might be reading to our children, cooking, doing laundry or shopping, but everything we do can be for the glory of God, and should be done with a thankful heart.

Jennifer Pepito-Chapel Editor