Aug. 21, 2006
First Day of School
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I woke up this morning with visions of what our day would be. I thought I had prepared for everything. I had plenty to start the toddlers out with Bible Time and a story from Before Five in a Row. I had plenty of play dough, coloring books and crayons. They we started our Tapesty of Grace. Well I somehow did not have all the books and everyone needed me at the same time. Ethan and Faith had very short attention spans. I felt I needed to be in five places at the same time. So Brett was off today so helped out with the younger kids. I had to remember my quiet time with the Lord this morning. In Proverbs 21:19 Solomon said it was better to " dwell in the wilderness than with a contentious and angry woman". And in my reading in 1 Thessalonians 1:6, Paul told them they had recieved the word in much affliction, with joy in the Holy Spirit. Well I knew if not for the Holy Spirit I would be that angry, contentious mother. Not to say that homeschooling is an affliction (lol) but we all need to Holy Spirit to find joy. So I prayed throughout the day for the Lord to help me, strengthen me and get us through. I know tomorrow will be better. We actually did learn amongst the chaos. On to day two!! :) Holly |