that's really how we should take most things isn't it!!!  I've been struggling a lot lately with WORRY.  My husband started a new job in the spring and he absolutely loves it!  It's a sales position which pays strictly on commission!!!!  So, from month to month, we're not really sure what he will bring home.  We have an idea from what he sells, but we never know when he's going to sell something you know.  So far, it's been great.  But I find myself worrying all the time.  I'm on pins and needles each day waiting to hear from him to see how his day went.  I have to stop feeling this way.  First and foremost,  worry is totally against trusting on the Lord to take care of our needs.  He has always taken care of our needs....ALWAYS!! 

I WORRY about starting homeschool.  Can I do it?? Am I going to make my kids dumb? etc. etc.  I know I can do it.

And of course, if you read my last post, my health isn't exactly up to par right now and that WORRIES me too.  (4lbs lost by the way since I started my new diet).

Let go and Let God has to be my motto!!! No more worries!!

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Posted by CAgirlwithasoutherndrawl

Doncha feel special?

I am praying for you. I know that things will settle down. Really, they will. You have a great husband, great kids, and great friends :) who all support what you are doing.

Can I bring the kids over to swim next week? You know, when you have company and are swamped with 10 million other things? Great friends......remember that.

~Annemarie

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Posted by JenIG

i tend to be a worrywart too. I inherited it from my mother. hope you're feeling back to normal soon!

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Posted by PinkFlamingo

Dawn, I'm saying a prayer for you! Don't worry, you're going to do great with homeschooling! It's what God has called you to do, and He's going to equip you to do it.
Have a wonderful day and I'll talk to you soon.
Love, Ashley

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Posted by ktneis

Changing a worry habit is very hard but you need to pray and say everyday that I cannnot change what is going to or did happen. You just gotta live with the reasult. I was having anxiety attacks a few years ago from worrying about everything. After getting control over my own insecurity and working on it with God, I do not care about anything as things end up working out anyway. I hate diets too, it is tough as I have the same health issues. I am changing habits though as I would like a healthy life as I age to enjoy my fruits. Good luck with the diet.

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Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

I can sure understand how hard it can be to switch to that kind of job. My dad was a salesman almost all of my growing up years. Of course I didn't understand the reality of it then as well. But now, too, with James building houses, we never know how long it will take to sell, or what kind of problem might crop up. There have been those problems-some doozies-but the Lord has helped us through them. I am at the point now, where even when those things come up, I don't panic-at least not right away! : ) He has shown himself to be faithful. I know for me it is not panic over Him not providing the necessities of life. It's fretful I might have to give up things we enjoy. That my life might not stay up to my standards. : ) But, again, He has always been faithful. We have never gone without, even when a house didn't sell one time for a VERY long time. When it starts dragging out, though, I can still get worked up, though. I think your faith will be strengthened, and you will adjust to this new way of living, and God will be faithful to you.
He'll be faithful in your schooling, too. A friend reminded me this week, that if we never even pick up a school book, our kids are still much better off at home with us. And, it is true. God bless you this week.
Letitia

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Posted by SteveWalden

I just blogged about this. Like you, I have health worries, too. Hang in there!

Steve

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Posted by TNMOMTOMANYBLESSINGS

I'm a little late stopping by your blog.. but I wanted to let you knwo that your faith is being streghted to the point that one day you will have to let go and let God. My dh is self- employed and it is always month to month. We have ALWAYS had just enough and the Lord has at times brought us abundance for the extras. Keep your eyes and heart on him - he is always faithful.
Maria

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Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

Just saying hi!
Letitia

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Posted by TOSPUBLISHER

Thank you so much for sharing your feelings about the summer issue! I truly do appreciate hearing what the readers think. Get well soon, and leave your worries in the Lord's hands!

-gena
www.TheHomeschoolMagazine.com

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Posted by His4life

I tend to worry, too. Today has been one of those days. Reading your blog and the comments has been a blessing to me! You are a precious woman!! I find that the days that I worry the most are when I have not had my own time with the Lord (like today). :( I will be praying for you!! You will do a great job! Trust in the Lord and keep seeking Him and He will guide your paths! And I will keep doing the same!!

God bless you!
Angie:)

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