• Jul. 17, 2006
My Trust is Rewarded
My prayers are being answered!! My husband told me this morning that he has decided we SHOULD homeschool!! PRAISE THE LORD!!! After the roller coaster of the last six weeks, my heart is so light, I feel like I could be floating!
There are, of course, several challenges still to overcome. The biggest is my mother-in-law. My husband is understandably less than eager to talk to her about this decision. And to further complicate the situation, her mother (my hubby's grandmother) who is 93, suffered a major stroke late last week and is not expected to live. She has a living will that states no life support, etc and since she is not aware of anything, she is not eating...the doctors say it will be less than two weeks. This was very sudden, GG was in good health and we were expecting her to come (from OH here to WA) for a visit in just three weeks. So in the midst of that turmoil for my mother in law, my husband has to decide when and how to tell her about his decision.
Another challenge is what she might do. Before all this, the thought of her being revengful towards us over anything would never have crossed my mind. But now, I do wonder. We rent our house from her at less than market value. She pays for our dd6yo's piano lessons. She had recently suggested she would pay for a ymca membership, so we could enroll dd4yo in dance, and both older girls in swimming. The extras we could live without, I might even be able to continue the piano lessons for the girls myself, but the big worry is the rent.
Then I remember, I trust the Lord for EVERYTHING! If she raises the rent or even asks us to leave, the Lord will provide. I don't need to worry about this or anything else she might do.
All I need to do now is start preparing for a new school year!! We had previously planned to use My Father's World, but now I'm considering a more eclectic approach. I will gather some resources and talk to my hubby, and let him decide. :) I know I want to focus on character/obedience, Bible lessons (basic OT history), reading, math (especially money and time, plus basic addition & subtraction), writing for ddwill-be7yo, and housekeeping training. I think I can gather resources for these things for far less money than buying a packaged curriculum, which will definately please my hubby!
Thanks to everyone who prayed for us. I'm still praying that my MIL will come to see that homeschooling is really the best possible education for our children. It might take a few years, but I know that Lord will answer this prayer, too!!
Comments
• Jul. 17, 2006
Hello!
Posted by mumof5
Thank you for posting on my blog. I skipped through your pg posts and it was neat to see you going from feeling so yucky to feeling better.
I should tell you that I am on more the mild side of HG. Without my medication I do not do well (with my first I took my meds sporadically and I went down to close to 90lbs - I probably started just over 105). My next pg I tried to tough it out and that was a BIG mistake. My last three pgs (including this one) I have been smarter and this time I signed on for a study of my medication and so I have constant 'watching' from a lady at Motherisk - so I'm hoping to do even better.
I am at the stage you described where I have nausea and NO energy. My dh is taking care of all the cleaning unless I manage to muster up some energy after eating. I am taking only a little medication because it knocks me out - so when baby goes down for his morning nap, I plunk 3 yr old on my bed to watch tv and I sleep/rest most of the morning.
That's neat that you are going to hs! It's an interesting journey! I'm looking forward to the fall when I am feeling better and we can start up again.
Let us know when you find out why you're measuring big!
• Jul. 18, 2006
Wonderful News!!
Posted by hugabunchmom
Oh, I am so glad I decided to pop over here, you were my last blog to check on tonight. (Well, it is actually almost 4AM) Anyway, thrilled to hear that your dh has come around to see God's hand in the homeschooling. I will continue to pray that your MIL comes around as well, along with the upcoming issues of losing a great grandmother. And yes, leave the rent in God's hands just as securely as you left homeschooling, HE will take care of it. We will continue to pray for you!!
• Jul. 18, 2006
Sharing Your Happiness
Posted by NCLighthouseKeeper
I just visited your blog for the first time, following a link from another blog to your sad statement of not being a homeschooler anymore. How sweet to have your faithfulness and obedience in honoring your husband's wishes rewarded this way. I'll pray for your MIL's heart to be softened on this issue as well.
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• Jul. 21, 2006
Praise God...
Posted by heartmatters
and more prayer for you, your dh and your mother in law. She sounds very controlling. I know what this feels like, and it must be difficult for your dh as well to still be struggling with this as an adult.
Been there! I had to be willing to give up several financial "helps" to get my point across to a certain family member. Submitting to your husband was the best thing you could have done, I'm proud of you! That's so hard for me. God is and will continue to take care of you!!!
Hugs and Prayers from new friend,
"Jammie"
ps - found your blog via a link from a friend's site to pray! God does move even strangers to pray for you!!!
• Jul. 22, 2006
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Posted by contented
Praising God with you. Will continue to pray that your MIL will come around too.
• Jul. 26, 2006
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Posted by TheMotherAtHome
WHOOO HOOOOO!!! PRAISING THE LORD!!!! : )
