I have decided to follow my children't examples and make a list of what I want to blog about and/or change on my blog. They make a list of what friends they want to visit, what they are going to post and all sorts of nifty time-saving things. I have even found Rachel13's list of "Blog Things To Do". Aren't they smart?
I sometimes find myself thinking "I should blog this or that", and then, when I finally have time to blog, I cannot come up with a thing!! My personality says... I must do this and do it "right"... so... exactly *what* is right?? Ha. Like there *is* as "right".
However, it's good to know I am not too old to learn (or too set in my ways to learn) from my children! And, I know you know that some of the best learning experiences about self or otherwise comes from interacting closely with our dear children (or grandchildren, ahem). Some of the best growing we do is to see ourselves, something we lack, or the fruit of our teaching in our children. It makes us better parents and teachers. It allows them to see a believer who makes mistakes and still must go to God and humbly ask forgiveness. It also helps them to live by His Word, regardless of our mistakes.
He did *not*give children an out to disobey parents just because they are wrong .... or uneducated, or whatever. And, parents who teach that and expect that from their children are not controlling their children or abusing their authority. God gave us that as a directive to help our children learn to obey Him. Have confidence in what the Word says; do *not* be swayed or dismayed by those who would rather conform.
It is all worth it to not be conformed to the ways of the world and keep our children home THROUGH high school. I *get* to spend the days with my high school-aged children! HAH! What a blessing! There are so many special times to enjoy and experience right now with our children. I don't want anyone to take that place or take that time away from our children. God intended them to learn from Him, through His stewards of them - us, the parents.
I fully expect to have a wonderful relationship with each of them, after they are married and are training our grandchildren, but now is the time to set that foundation, not when they are already trained out of it, as adults!
In Him-
Jacque
