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The week of Sept 13 through Sept 19, from a few choice perspectives:

 

From the Heart: 

Last week was one of physical limitation for me.  I have a rare eye disorder that I've been treating for 13 years with steroid drops.  In December, the ophthalmologist decided to let me gradually get off the drops to see what happened.  I got off the drops the first of July.  Just over two months later, I had another inflammation flare-up.  Now, I'm back on the steroids full force for 6-8 weeks and will slowly ween back to one drop a day...probably forever.  The pain was bad last week, but better now. 

If iritis is untreated, one would inevitably lose my eyesight.  Prolonged steroid use can lead to cataracts and/or glaucoma, which also leads to blindness.  I guess it's a trade-off.  So far, so good though. 

 

Good week, otherwise (except for an almost-sinus-infection).  I'm taking each day in stride and leaning on the Lord along the way. 

 

From the Word:

"...God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'" - Hebrews 13:5

 

Life will no doubt be full of ups and downs.  Isn't it comforting to know that God is with us through them all?

 

As Wife/Mom:

 

I had a tough realization this weekend.  My oldest daughter has been in counseling lately trying to figure out the root cause of her anger and bitterness with life and everyone in it.  This has been a tremendous challenge for everyone in our family (behavior, meanness, attitude, etc.).  My husband wants to end the sessions because he thinks they aren't doing any good.  He thinks it all comes down to her choices and no one can do anything about that but her.  I think this is a matter of the heart and until she "seeks first the kingdom of God and his righteousness", nothing will change.  Rachel is confused and has no idea what's causing her feelings and what to do about it.  My realization?  I think I know the basis of her anger.  I will post more about this in a later, friends only, post.

 

I have a feeling we're approaching a tumultuous time in our family.  I'm bracing myself and praying ahead of time.  I know the Lord will see us through is... as always.

 

In the Schoolroom:

Last week was an exciting week of wrap-ups.  Rachel finished Algebra I; Sarah finished her study of Ancient Egypt (although we're still reading Mara, Daughter of the Nile); and Camille finished book A in Getting Ready for Explode the Code.  Also, I ordered Math-U-See Primer for Camille.  I think she's ready for it.  She'll be excited to have a real student book like her sisters - instead of just workbooks.  If only the older two would love school and learning like Camille does.

 

On the Bookshelf:

 

Sarah and I are reading Mara, Daughter of the Nile together.  What an intriguing story!!  We look forward to each new chapter.  I'm just not good at all with readalouds.  I tend to drag them out for weeks because of life and distractions.

 

Also, I'm reading a new book with a ladies class at my church.  It's titled Thrive, Don't Just Survive.  I'm only on chapter 2, but I can see that this book will be invaluable to my Christian walk and life as a wife and mother.  Already, I can highly recommend it!

Around the House

 

The floor in the walk-in shower is beautiful!  My husband is a genius!  *LOL*  I tell him that all the time, and he says "yeah, right".  Coming up: floor in the water closet, closet addition in Rachel's room, and kitchen countertops.  I'm thinking he should just take up residence at Lowes. 

 

 

Have a blissfully productive week!