Wow, it has been quite a while since I posted last.
I just read my last post and got some encouragement from my own
post! Remembering and recounting good days and blessings is good
for the soul. It makes you thankful, grateful.
Well, here is what has been going on. I have been reading the book
Created to Be His Help Meet for the second time.
I am aware of all the contoversy and would rather not discuss it
here. There are other forums that would be more appropriate for
that. This time through, I
am keeping a journal. I have never been very consistant with that
sort of thing but this time it seems to be a pleasure to work on
it. The book has given me great insentive to improve my outlook
on life. I am finding more joy in being a woman of God than I
have ever experienced. I love the woman God is calling me to
be. I'm still struggling to get there but I know God has a plan
for me and I am trusting Him.
Part of the new joy I am experiencing is the joy of starting a new
cycle of curriculum for the boys' school work. We have been using
My Father's World curricula [www.mfwbooks.com]
for 3 years now and we love it. We have used 1st grade, the focus
of which is Bible; Exploring Countries and Cultures- focused on
Geography and people groups and religions; Genesis to the Greeks-
focused on, well, Genesis to the Greeks. All of these make use of
a timeline and lots of literature and DK-type books, not text books. We
have enjoyed it all.
Now we are about to start Rome to the Reformation. This will be
the first time that I teach both boys from the same curriculum (except
for their math and spelling). They are 4th and young 2nd
grader. Before I was aprihensive but now I just feel an
excitement for the adventure.
Going out of my way to seek joy and be sweet, even when I was down, is
giving me more joy in so many things. It is a great feeling.
I'm not just going to sit back and count my blessings as if that is all I'll ever get.
I am going to serve my blessings and reap the bushels-ful of joy and
peace and contentment that God had planned as result to all that
mothers and wives pour out.
May. 13, 2006 - Happy Mother's Day!
Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Mother's Day on Sunday! May you find true joy in your children and the blessing of motherhood.
Praise God for allowing us such a wonderful, life changing experience as raising His children!
In Him,
Amy
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