We are back on track after loosing sight of what we are doing. I seem to need constant reminders that homeschooling does not mean bringing school home and getting wrapped up in what the government and the world seeks for our children. I lost my way for a time by not asking God each day what he seeks for my children and our family and began doing it my way.
Training our children and teaching them to 'follow me' as Christ said to those he taught to "Follow ME". We are enjoying each other and remembering and focusing on this holy time of year.
We have had our tree up for several weeks now and the only gifts under it are pretend gifts that the kids have wrapped in their home-made wrapping paper. Not once have they asked where their gifts are. They have no idea the gifts have been sent to their grandparent's home ahead of time. I am just so pleased they have not gotten into the 'I want, I want' thing this year. They just talk about what they want to do when they get to see Nana & Papa and all their cousins next week.
I need to stop and give thanks for the mess our home is in. My DH has decided to finish off our basement and rearrange the rooms in the house. He has just finished the office (formerly our dining area off the kitchen) and I can sit here looking out our new window and see the birds and squirrels have their breakfast as the sun comes up. Yes, there is dust and wood and boxes everywhere and other than the Christmas Tree the decorations remain in storage, but God is providing the ability and the finances to do this and I am thankful.
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