Nov. 18, 2005 - Friday
November is such a perfect month to focus on our blessings and thankfulness. I am all too often quick to complain. My girls' Bible lesson from a couple of days ago (BTW, for Bible we use BJU) really struck home.
From the teacher's manual: When Christians complain, against whom are they complaining? (God)........when Christians doubt God and complain; they are disobeying God; they are not trusting God to know and do what is best for them. God says the foolish do not receive His Word; they do not listen. Christians should not be foolish be should be followers of God.
Ouch! I needed to hear that and change so for the rest of November, I'm going to choose one thing to be thankful for each day (and I know I'm going run out days before I run out of things to be thankful for!).
Today I am thankful for the addition that is nearly complete. Living in such a small house with this many people has been a source of discontent for me. Just this last week, we've been able to move in while we finish the moudling. Our addition is now a schoolroom/office and my oldest son's bedroom (hmmm...2 separate rooms...that sentence didn't really come out right...LOL). I am *so* thankful that we now have a schoolroom where we can leave our books on the table and not be sidetracked by cleaning up the dining room for each meal. I am also thankful for my oldest son to have his own space. Those of you with dc who have Asperger's/Autism surely know what I am talking about. Before we moved our ds into his own room, each night at bedtime was such a stressful event in our house. And we are not talking disobedience here. Since we moved him into his own room, our bedtimes are now peaceful and his brothers can now turn over in bed without the fear that ds1 will come unglued by the 'noise'. This has done so much for ME as well! This addition has taken a load of stress from me and I feel better able to cope with the needs of my family. Isn't it funny that just under 300 sq ft can do so much??
Comments
Nov. 18, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by TOSPUBLISHER
What a good reminder about complaining. I am so happy for you that you have 2 new rooms! Just stopping by today on a random blog visit...glad I did!
God Bless,
Gena Suarez, Publisher
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com
Nov. 18, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HappyApple
We have been learning about complaining around our home too. Isn't it just amazing what we learn. I am so thankful!
Blessings,
Di
Nov. 19, 2005 - ~ Hi ~
Posted by PossumPearl
I think being thankful for something each day sounds wonderful. I think we often are so busy that we forget to reflect on this. Thanks for the reminder! *Smile*
Nov. 28, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by foreverinmyheart
I am too quick to complain too and need to work on remembering to be more thankful.
That's great that your son can have his own room now!
