Oct. 5, 2008 - New school year, same old question.....
Well it happened again. I was at a festival with the kids this weekend, which just happened to be at the public school that I pulled the kids out of, and here comes one lady who speaks for several-get my drift?? What's the first question, well if you guessed "hey how are you" your wrong---it was" so.....how's homeschooling, are you happy, are you enjoying, the she moves straight to my kids and starts with the twenty questions. Oh I was so pleased that they are so happy homeschooling, and they do not hestitate to tell anyone. I felt justice! The look on her face was kinda funny, but no, I didn't revel in it. Some just don't understand, I get that now. I was one on them. But the last part of this story gets better. My acquaintance them proceded to say "well, I guess you guys put in a couple of hours a day and then your done", so of course, with light heartedness mind you and in all love, I let her have the venue of events that take place in this homeschoolers life. And that we are always learning, we are always on adventure, we have extra activities, and most important is we do it by choice. We want to do this, we feel priviledge that the Lord lead us, keeps us, and protects us on our journey with our children. I love being with my kids! If people only knew what they were missing. If I ever do anything right in this world that my Savior can say "well done" I hope it will be teaching my kids about Him and His word. That's all that matters to me, is that my Father in Heaven will be glorified, not anything of me, just all of HIM!!!!
I am so blessed to have wonderful friends that have prayed for me, wished me well, and of course, wish me a great brithday.... and most here and on The Homeschool Lounge have never met me. How wonderful that makes a person feel. Just to know there are people out there who are prayer warriors, mentors, people who edify and lift up, that want nothing in return but to just be a blessing to others... I'll pray for you all because you are what Christ has called us to be, the arms and heart and all of HIm!
~Dearest Sherry~
I wanted to wish you a very happy birth-day!
I watched you as you grow in the Lord from the first time we met until now. It's a beautiful thing to call you friend and to know you that you are truly striving to be a Woman of God! Keep on blooming sweet flower!!!
Now you can have some of your cake, smothered in the sweetness of God's creatures.
What a beautiful week we have had, the leaves are starting to change, the mornings are chilly and it seems like a new start to things. Fall is my favorite time of the year. We have been having a few of our studies outside on the deck when its not to windy. The kids and I really enjoy doing this, it is so nice to be outside and not be breaking a sweat! I've been thinking about how to do history with the kids. I've been doing Abeka, but we need something fun that I can do with both a 2nd grader and 4th grader. Any ideas? I'm open. Where to start? Science has been Abeka which we like, but I want a little something different here too. Hope all you ladies have a wonderful week!
Just to thank you wonderful ladies who lifted me up in prayer. The doctors office called and said all looked normal! So thank you for taking time out for me. It seems this year has been a humdinger (is that a word) oh well, anyway , with some health issues that have come my way. I'm usually good to go, but this year really was an eye-opener. I've never needed more prayer than I realized. God is so good, He is in control of it, knows about it, will provide a way out of it, and will give us grace to get through it. But we must stay in His word daily. This is so important in our walk as Christians, so that we can put that armor of the Lord on daily, and hold fast what is true and right. We have to learn to put Him first, above all things, above all people, and above anything we could ever begin to figure out. I really felt God's peace and love through this, I've heard it said of peace unspeakable, and now I'm telling you its real! For this worry wart has learned a few lessons in her walk this year. I may not be able to control some aniexty along the way, but I now know where to go with it, where to lay it down and leave it. He will get us through our fears, He loves us just that much!
Sep. 20, 2008 - Just a little something sent my way.....
and at such an appropriate time. As you may know I am waiting the results of my mammogram and that can be a trying time. I actually have had so many wonderful people praying for peace regarding this, that I really can feel His peace. And you know I don't want anything to be wrong, but I know He has it under control and I'll have to face it and deal with it if He chooses this trial for me. I know nothing will come on me that the Lord does not give control to. He knows best. God is so good. I have lived such an insane life, and He was given me so many do overs, its unreal. I know He has me here for a reason, for one I know I am a different person since He has come into my life. The last few years, I've really learned to understand to let go of control, quit kicking and screaming, and let God have His will with my life. Well with that here's that something I was talking about
Because He Lives
God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know know know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
Hope this helps anyone else facing the storms of life.
You would think I had alot of time these days with all this blogging I'm doing. But actually, that is not the case. Life is full throttle these days which I like and yet I find myself needing a breather at times....don't we all! I have a mammogram coming up and the reason I even bring it up is because satan is trying to instill fear regarding the test. I've had many since my 34th b-day, and I'll be 41 in October, due to the fact my aunt died at age 40 of breast cancer. She left behind a 2 year old, 6 year old, and 18 and 19 year old . She really suffered. On all accounts. No insurance left her I feel at the bottom of the barrel for help. She was a Christian and sometimes, even now I have to really try to get over the fact that the Lord took her home with such small children depending on her. But God makes no mistakes. I know this. I just need to not let the fear of this incident keep rearing its ugly head everytime I have to go get this test. Please pray for me that all will be fine and that the Lord help me with the fear that I have such a hard time putting out of my life. I know I should be anxious for nothing, fear nothing for my Father loves me, and His plans are for me to have life and have it abundantly to the fullest. I'm so glad He never just washes His hands of us! I so glad He is merciful to see us through these trials. I wonder how many Christian people fear dying young, leaving behind our babes. We give them over to the Lord because they are a gift to us from Him, but they are His, and I understand that. I need to realize that He has called me to do a job, and I will do it the best everyday that I can, I can not let fear have rule. For months it has taken control in small ways affecting my breathing, my heart racing, and just general aniexty, but with the Lords help I''m dealing and becoming better equipped to handle things better, so even if it is sometimes bad, God means it for our good! I'm really getting that now about life. Thank you Lord for being so patient with me, and though I'll never arrive, I can learn to be a better child of the King!
I have been homeschooling for 2 years now, and it is the best decision that I have ever made. I have been blessed with a supportive husband and family. A is 9 and C is 7, we love every minute that the Lord gives us, and now we are blessed to have my mom and dad living with us.
~Dearest Sherry~
