We decided to start school this week. Sort of. We're spreading 1 weeks worth over 2 with the intention of heading to Schlitterbaun in Galveston for part of next week, Lord willing.
This has been the year for "canned" vacations and getaways.
First, I had planned a trip with my husband to San Diego. He went on business - I had to CAN it when our childcare arrangements fell through. (In-laws marriage crisis came out & I couldn't trust leaving our children in their care & my folks were still in Alaska or somewhere.)
Second, we planned to go to Arlington, TX for me to go to a homeschool conference & kids to go to Six Flags with dh. However, we didn't have the energy for another 8 hour road trip, since we had just returned from Branson/Springfield, MO area for a visit with my roommate from college as well as other friends the weekend before. (YIPPEE - that mini-vacation DID happen.)
Third, we were supposed to go to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL next week with the aforementioned roommate & family, but she decided not to homeschool her kids next year and is placing them in a Classical Christian school so they had to CAN it. Rather than go ourselves we decided to CAN it, because it seems there may be a job interview in DENVER, CO for my husband during the same time frame!
SOOOO I'm trying to think of all the positive CAN's from this new development:
1st We CAN relocate if the Lord provides a complete relocation package even though the position is lateral. (Please, Lord, I need a body of believers who understand our convictions.) But even if the answer is "NO", I CAN choose to praise Him and worship Him regardless of where I am living.
2nd We CAN enjoy each day as a family and spend time developing our hearts for the home that is to come -- reminding ourselves that this earth is not our home!
3rd I CAN reflect on the many times the Lord provided answers, miracles, friendships and financial blessings that we are not worthy of.
Suddenly, I'm feeling all Joel Osteen-ish. Perhaps I can start blinking and smiling at everyone when we go to Target...If I believe it, I CAN.
Hmmmm...... Naaah. I'll stick to the "I'm a hopeful mom who wants to move to Denver" look.
On a lighter note, we did CAN 56 jars of tomatoes this summer, and 8 jars of Strawberry-Fig Jam. Plus froze over 50 pounds of purple-hull peas, and several dozen ears of corn. For a city gal, that ain't too shabby.
Ain't too shabby at all.
Comments
Aug. 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by barbieheart
Loved your post--and your attitude!! Great job!
Aug. 17, 2006 - yeah for Missouri
Posted by MarlaMom
I went to college in Springfield, MO. I'm a Central Bible College graduate. Where did you graduate from? (I understand if you prefer not to answer that).