Posted in Home School Thoughts

I really want to be planning and preparing for the upcoming schoolyear.  I would love to spend the day going through all the stuff I already have planned for my kids.  I also still need to put in an order for a few things. 

I know that sometimes  I can all to easily get trapped by the scheduling monster.  It is because of my human need to "CONTROL" that this ugly little thing can take over all of my thoughts if I let it.    I have dealt with this before.  I should know this advasary well.  And I guess I do which is why I am writing this instead of figuring out a schedule in 15 minute increments for Kalene.  And even if I could be tempted to do this again the Lord is not going to allow it.  He wants to be the one to figure out my steps for me.  I need to let Him.  We cannot both be in Control.  It just doesn't work that way. 

So instead of getting ready for this upcoming schoolyear I am finishing up my house this week to put it up for sale.  I am also preparing for a visit from my mom.  I am beginning to pack.  And all those great new books and materials are awaiting me on my desk. 

I have had a chance to overlook a few things while waiting for Kalene to get out of Spanish Class or Volleyball.  This is a good thing because I am familiar with the material and how I think it will work best.  But the Lord didn't want me to overschedule last year and it looks like the same is going to be true for this year. 

So I'll leave with this last thought to serve as a reminder to myself. 

The need to control comes out of fear.  And God has NOT given me a spirit of fear, but of Power, Love and a self discipline. (2Tim. 1:7)

Hope you are having a blessed day in the Lord

*Kristie*