but then as I finished typing it, I realized I didn't really want to publish it. Typing it out helped me think through some things, and I guess that's all I needed to do it for. But not for sharing with you all, sorry.
There is a lot going on right now with us, and me in particular. I would ask for your prayers on guidance, direction and compassion for others. Besides some personal things I need to work through, there is some discord among a group of my friends. Never good or fun, and yes, I am in the middle. I can't explain any of it, but do ask for your prayers.
We have been busy, but it's a good busy. Lessons have been going well this week. Some attitudes, but mainly it's smooth sailing. In three weeks we have our first school break. We are taking a week off for Thanksgiving, I seriously can't wait. We've been schooling for three months straight, except for maybe one day off, and maybe one half day. I just want some days I don't have to wake up and think lessons, grading, schooling. It all gets a bit much sometimes. And I think this year, since I'm starting to keep track of Sarah's grades for her highschool transcripts, it's more time consuming. I'm in a bit of a flow with it all, but still, I'm looking forward to the break. So are the kids. Truly they are doing great, and attitudes are doing well. But I know they could use a break too.
We got to go outside for one more park day with our homeschool group. This week we are in the 50's and today we hit 60! That is almost unheard of around here this time of year. It's been so nice though. I've sat outside a couple of times today, just to enjoy the weather. It will only last a couple of more days, and once the sun goes down, the temps drop pretty fast. But I will take all I can get.
I'm almost done with the Christmas gifts I'm making. I can't actually believe I'll be done this early. I should finish the last of it tonight while watching the World Series with hubby. Then I can start working on our yearly letter, family pictures (already taken) and Christmas cards. Goodness, it's shocking for me even to write how much I have done. I'm really hoping to just enjoy this holiday. Bake cookies and snacks for the kids and for Paul to take to work, play with the kids outside in the snow, and just relax. Not run around trying to finish everything up at the last minute. I'm not done with it all yet, so we'll see how it goes and if I can really accomplish it or not.
Well, I guess that is enough of an update for now. Sarah is at the mall with her friend, and I have to go pick them up soon (ahhh the teenage years ), plus hubby will be home soon and of course the World Series tonight. Really hoping the Philies will beat the Yankees tonight and continue the series. As the little kid in the movie Angels in the Outfield use to always say, "It could happen."
Im right there with you, had a post earlier that I was typing up only to delete and just let it go per say... Wish all of us blogger chicks just lived next to each other so we can keep one another company.. but then again I am sure we would then have a totally different set of blogger buddies.. Ha Ha
LOL, I like what Jeannie said about being neighbors and then we'd all just end up with another set of blogging buddies! I am sorry to hear you have some issues to deal with, but those are always opportunites to grow, so maybe not too sorry, if you know what I mean. God will bless your efforts, that I am sure of. :-)
Jenn
I am praying for you.((HUGS)) I am sooooooo glad you are so ahead of the game. I wish I was. But this year is going to be simple and that will make it easier.
Wow, you are really ahead of the game for the holidays. I thought I was doing good just knowing what to get the girls - now I just need a day to myself to go shopping.
Sorry to hear things are not going well amongst friends. That is hard. I have had my share of that too, but mostly just friends becoming too busy with signing up for so many outside activities/classes that they have no time for friendships. I think it's time we work on some new friendships.
Take care! Have a good week! Only about 16 more days until Thanksgiving.
I too have written blogs I've decided not to publish and like this week's was so raw I couldn't help but publish it. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Writing things out is our way of reading ourselves and what's truly on our hearts at that time. It's helped me too to write it out and wash it all away. God knows your heart and knows you. Keep faith in him and he will guide you.
This blog is so I can share my journey with the Lord, my journey as a wife and mother, and my journey as a homeschool mom. I pray that you will see the Lord in my life through happy and sad times, and that this blog glorifies the Lord.
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We are taking a week off for Thanksgiving, I seriously can't wait. We've been schooling for three months straight, except for maybe one day off, and maybe one half day. I just want some days I don't have to wake up and think lessons, grading, schooling. It all gets a bit much sometimes. And I think this year, since I'm starting to keep track of Sarah's grades for her highschool transcripts, it's more time consuming. I'm in a bit of a flow with it all, but still, I'm looking forward to the break. So are the kids. Truly they are doing great, and attitudes are doing well. But I know they could use a break too.
That is almost unheard of around here this time of year. It's been so nice though. I've sat outside a couple of times today, just to enjoy the weather. It will only last a couple of more days, and once the sun goes down, the temps drop pretty fast. But I will take all I can get.
), plus hubby will be home soon and of course the World Series tonight. Really hoping the Philies will beat the Yankees tonight and continue the series. As the little kid in the movie Angels in the Outfield use to always say, "It could happen." 
