This is the journey of our family. It's about finding ourselves in Him and letting go of us in the process. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:54:00 -0500 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:54:00 -0500 The last time I blogged here, I was pretty upset. We were going through a time of uncertainty, dealing with a lot of family issues (my extended family) and I was learning and growing. Since then, a lot of things have happened. I've realized that I don't have to come to the rescue of people who are mean or vindictive. No matter how much they need help, it doesn't have to be me that always helps. I backed away from a situation that was physically and emotionally draining and others immediately filled in where I left off. After being told multiple times to "GO HOME! JUST GO HOME!"..........I finally listened and did it. I left the person with their mouth wide open and later heard how awful I was to have left them "when they needed (me) most".  Oh please! I'm sorry, but if I was needed and ***wanted***, they would have treated me with decency and respect! You don't bite the hand that feeds you. Suffice it to say that the complainer is now complaining about those that are in the position I was in, helping, and they're going through exactly the same mess I did. It's sad, isn't it? In other news............and much more fun news at that..........we're enjoying the Labor Day weekend. Well, my daughter and I are. My husband and sons are roofing today! Not the most wonderful thing in the entire world to do on a holiday weekend, but necessary for our finances. My daughter and I are enjoying the peace and quiet in our home. It's so nice to have the house to ourselves and to sit in silence, each absorbed in our own thoughts and activities. She loves the silence and often tells me that the boys are "so noisy". They're a bit more loud than we are. lol Well, now's her chance to catch up on enjoying some quiet time! We've talked about having a bbq this weekend and inviting my stepdaughter and her family. I'm not sure that I'm up for company. I would like to bbq, but a nice quiet weekend is more what I had in mind for celebrating the weekend. We're getting geared up to start school. We'll be starting on the 3rd. I was going to start on the 2nd (Tuesday), but needed more time to get things together to start. Our finances have been hard hit this year and we've not been able to purchase curriculum. We're depending on the Lord to provide. He has amazed us with a few things already and we'll start with those on Wednesday, the 3rd! We took a trip to the library the other day and I found one of the most interesting books. "A Treasured Friendship" by Carrie Bender. I've got to see if it's part of a series. It ends on a note that makes me think there is a sequel to it. I'm hoping there's more to the story! My eldest and youngest each got books that they've devoured. I've walked past the living room several times to find them deeply engrossed in their books. Insomuch, that they didn't even notice I was in the room with them. lol I love to see them reading and enjoying books. My middle child would prefer to watch movies. We're trying to break this habit, but so far it's proving to be quite a challenge. He's a child of action. He would rather be skateboarding, riding his bike or climbing trees than reading or sitting quietly. He's very much like I was, except that I did love to read as well. I'm hoping to develop that in him. The kids have been complaining about our recent schedule change. In order to break our summer habit of sleeping in late and going to bed late, I've had to enforce a new routine. They're less than thrilled, but they *are* complying. We're getting the younger two to bed at 9:30 and the oldest to bed at 10 pm. They have to be up at 8 a.m. during the week and can sleep in til 9 on Saturday. Our oldest is thankful that we're letting him stay up later, but often finds himself going to bed with the other kids. He's been working hard with his father lately and he's pretty tired when bedtime rolls around for the others. Getting them up in the morning is another story. My youngest does not seem to think 8 am is a decent hour to arise at. lol  Well, I suppose I should get back to the laundry and reading the Jane Austen book I checked out. I'm reading Sense and Sensibility and it has proved to be quite a challenge to find quiet time to read it and understand what's being written. I have trouble concentrating when the kids are all talking and carrying on. I almost forgot, but I need to work on my embroidery project as well. I'm hoping I can get it finished quickly. I have a multitude of other projects that I want to get done, plus I need to get some mending and sewing done. I'm going to take an apron I have and stretch it out on my end roll from the newspaper office and make a pattern for it. Then I'm going to make some aprons for me and my daughter.  So much cheaper than buying them! Have a blessed weekend and enjoy yourself this Labor Day! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/582617/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:54:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/582617/ Can you believe it's JUNE!?!?!  I can't!  I am amazed!  I'm glad summer is here, don't get me wrong! BUT JUNE!?!?! Already!?!?!  I must be getting older. <deep sigh>  The seasons seem to pass more quickly. So many different things have happened. I'm not even sure where to start!  I suppose at the beginning. lol  For the last several yrs, I've been working flylady's system as closely as possible. I've been doing my best to keep up with it, but there have been times when I've slipped. I'm still a work in progress, but I *am* seeing remarkable improvements! Insomuch that I have hired someone to come in and help me clean so I can declutter more. I've drawn a lot of criticism over that choice, but I'm of the mindset that it really isn't anyone's business but my own. Dh doesn't have a problem with it..........therefore, it's all good! I've been through enough things in the last several months to choke a horse. I've gone through my mother's hospitalization and the possibility of losing her to heaven to realizing that family members and friends that I thought loved me and wanted my best...........in actuality did not. I've grown up in innumerable ways and had to face some cold hard facts of life. Amazingly, but in the process, I've found myself. I've found what I can tolerate and will tolerate and what I won't tolerate. I've found that sometimes it's better to walk away from someone than to sit there and put myself through a mess because they don't know how to interact decently with people. I've also found that, while there are some people that I would LOVE to be kind to and be friends with..........at this point in my life, I'm not able to deal with them. I'm not strong enough to handle loving them unconditionally. Or maybe it's that I'm not weak enough to allow Christ to shine through me towards them. I'm learning and if that offends people, it's THEIR problem.  One of the most important things I've learned is to be nice to myself and to realize my limitations. I'm learning. I think that's one of the key things with Flylady's system...............loving yourself.  You can't reach out to others and help them without taking care of yourself first and having something to offer them. I thought you were supposed to give and give and give so more. That's a lie straight from the pits of hell. You cannot give until you receive. The Lord showed me something so awesome.  I was going through a situation and I was having a hard time with it. I have always had issues with one particular person. I used to think it was me, until others spoke up and I realized it wasn't me. It was this difficult person in my life. Anyway, I was praying because I was going to be spending time with this person. I needed His Guidance and Comfort to get through it. So I said, Well, I have to do this!  I have to be around this person. I can't get out of it. It was then that it hit me like a lightning bolt.  If I am around someone that I walk away from and sin because they upset me and I get so aggravated about their presence, that does NOT honor God. I cannot be honoring Him when I'm in sin.  Until I am strong enough to be around certain people, I have to love them from a distance. I can pray for them, (and should)  think about them in a positive way and wish the best of God's provisions for them. That does NOT mean I have to be around them and put myself in a situation where I am allowing the enemy to beat me up through them!  I'm really learning to respect myself and not allow others to disrespect me. I am not a punching bag for rude people that have nothing better to do than verbally or emotionally abuse another person. If you're reading this and thinking seriously about pointing out any flaws in this blog, please don't. It's taken me a long time to get to the point where I felt like I could stand up for myself and your experience is, I'm sure, different than mine. Did Jesus put up with all kinds of junk? Yes, He did.  However, just because Jesus did it does not mean I have attained heavenly perfection yet as He had. It does not mean that I am totally perfected in Him and able to withstand all that He did. I have not reached that point and neither have you. If you had, you would be in heaven...............where all the perfected saints are. I am simply doing what works for ME.    Well, it's a wonderful day and I'm off to find out the hours for the pool we occasionally go to. I'm hoping to take the kids and get them out of the house. I want to go swimming so bad! I love the water and enjoy just floating and relaxing in the water. I'd rather swim than eat. LOL   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/542311/ Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/542311/ Have you ever felt something wet on your face and realized it was tears? Or wanted desperately to cry and couldn't? I've had BOTH things happen and neither is fun. A dear friend once told me to crawl in the shower, turn the water on and bawl my eyes out. She said the water in the shower helps to hide that you've been crying. I must be doing something wrong, because my family can all tell when I've been crying. Hmmm............maybe I'm too transparent. Now, you may be sitting there, reading along, thinking.......what on earth is she doing, blogging about crying!?! NOONE CARES! Ahh, and that's where you'd be wrong! People cry. Women cry. Men cry. Children cry. We've got a built in pressure relief valve (crying) that allows the pressure of every day life and stresses to be released every so often.  Regardless of what you think.............people cry. So what's the big deal? Why is it the topic of a blog?  Well, I'm glad you asked! lol  (ok, so ya didn't ask, but you're going to get MY story anyway!) <snicker> I've been battling with every day issues. The rainy weather, snow then rain, then sleet...............back to snow..........ok, so you get the idea...........dealing with disappointments and things I thought **should** have been or **could** have been. I could have been a contenda! No, seriously............. It seems as though the small things in life piled into one BIG thing and hit me full force between the eyes. My children are not perfect...........they're cute, but not perfect............my husband, God bless him, he's not perfect either. (did I mention that I wasn't either??) Ok, all of these things have just overwhelmed my soul and I've found myself dealing with things from the past...........(I prefer to sweep things under the rug and forget it-------thinking I've forgiven and forgotten and then realized I hadn't)  Does any of this sound familiar?  If it does, I am not alone. PRAISE GOD!!! Not shouting, just joyful that I'm not alone!!! Sometimes...........I just want to bawl and not have to explain to anyone WHY. I want to sit next to the kleenex box and really let a good gully-washer rip. I don't want to have to explain that I'm hormonal, not hormonal, tired of being responsible, tired of paying bills, airing out my differences with someone through 1-800-KLEENEX, or just feeling like being in a snit and throwing a temper tantrum. Sometimes, I JUST WANT TO CRY..............in peace, please!  Is that too much to ask? Obviously it is. People tiptoe around me. The kids ask questions and poke fingers at my eyes and say things like, "why are you crying, Mommy?"  or "It's okay, Mommy!" I love my kids......please understand that..............but sometimes, I don't want to here that it's okay. Sometimes, I just want to cry and get it out! And to every female who has had a man ask, "Honey, is it.......um...........that time? you know?" I say........wad up your kleenex (not still in the box) and throw it at them! Ugh! I suppose this is my summation on crying.   Tears are His way of helping us get through life!  http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/502207/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:19:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/502207/ We've got rain and snow! Yes, both! Earlier today I went to our office. The rain was coming down in large drops. The swish-swish motion of the windshield wipers just about put me to sleep. I pulled up outside the office and went inside. It was nice and warm. The cold wind had chilled me to the bones and the warmth of the building welcomed me like an old friend. I settled into my chair and prepared to get started on the mountains of paperwork before me. My cell phone rang and I knew, before looking at the screen, that my children were calling. I answered it and they, of course, needed my immediate attention and my presence at home. A bag of lima beans had gone missing and needed to be found quickly. My daughter needed them for a science project. I collected my things, knowing that I would have no peace til I drove home and found them. I went back outside and the large rain drops had turned to beautiful giant white snowflakes. How pretty! I drove home and watched as they hit the windshield and then melted away like butter. Upon my arrival home, I determined to find the missing lima beans and head back to the office. Due to my quick thinking, I hid the lima beans so they would not get cooked in a meal. I did such a wonderful job that none of us can find them now. I will have to look again later, but we are wondering just WHERE I put them. Where in the world are the lima beans!?!  Hm...........that is the million dollar question.    After stepping into mud numerous times, I finally decided that I needed to get things in motion to put gravel in our driveway. It is so awful to step down in mud with heels on. There's just something about that squishing feeling that makes you want to pull your foot back immediately..............whether it's YOUR foot in the mud or you're just reading about it.   The boys and I took our truck to the dump today to empty it of scraps and messes from my husband's jobsites. We emptied it and brought it back home. It's ready to be filled with gravel for the driveway as soon as the rain and snow stop. We plan on getting the driveway done before spring hits and the rains come!  And just imagine! No squishing feeling! lol   The kids finished their homeschooling today and we got a lot accomplished. Tomorrow will be the day I grade papers, work on lesson plans and indulge myself in coffee with creamy chocolate creamer. Yum!  I treat myself when I have to do homeschooling paperwork.    Well, I'm off to bed. I had planned on being in bed by 10:00 tonight, but that didn't happen. lol  I'm going to be getting up early tomorrow and I want to be rested and refreshed for all that paperwork tomorrow. Hope everyone is staying safe and warm.  Goodnight! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/459226/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:55:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/459226/ What joy to shop for gifts for people! I love buying things I know people will like, wrapping them up in beautiful wrapping paper, putting bows on them and then watching their faces light up as they open them. I believe gift-giving is one of my love languages. Who doesn't like gifts!?! I've been down for the count for several weeks. The kids and I got a virus that just wiped us out. We were all pretty tired and feeling awful. Needless to say, the house suffered from it and needed major attention. I was able to get a lot done on Monday. The kids and I worked hard on the house and got it all nice and cleaned up. The kitchen, however, needed some serious help. I was finally able to get the kitchen put back into somewhat of a workable semblance today. I worked hard at cleaning counters and the stove. It really needed a good old-fashioned scrubbing and it got it. This evening we went shopping for gifts and candy-making supplies. I was so glad to get things purchased so I can get started on making candy. As a matter of fact, I already started! lol I came home this evening and started dipping cookies. I'm going to give them away as gifts. I love to cook and bake and tomorrow I will be baking several batches of cookies and making several batches of candy! I'm looking forward to it. We watched Paula Deen on the food network the other day and saw her make the most scrumptious-looking pork loin roast. As a matter of fact, you can find it on www.foodnetwork.com under Paula Deen's name and under the recipe name of Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Roast. I am going to make it for our Christmas eve dinner. We're supposed to have a few relatives over for dinner and I am hoping my husband and I can fix it together. I'm also going to ask my daughter if she will fix a salad or something for us. My boys will fix something yummy, too. They love to cook as well. I'm trying to decide what to fix to go along with it. Any suggestions? I'm hoping I can pop up out of bed in the morning and get started on making candy and cookies. I need to get this stuff done and the holidays are creeping up on me. I also need to finish wrapping gifts. I keep saying I'm going to get it done, but I haven't yet. <sigh> I'm always on the lookout for easy candy or cookie recipes. I'm hoping I can make some good stuff to carry to the neighbors. (Us southerners "carry" things to neighbors!) lol We're supposed to get another cold front moving in this weekend. I hope it's not too terribly bad. If it is, we might have to cancel out church again. I'm hoping we don't have to do that. We all need to be in church worshipping Christ, our Lord. Well, it's very late and my husband is falling asleep on the couch. I need to wake him and help him get to bed. He's just exhausted from working today. I pray everyone has a blessed rest this evening. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/447850/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:34:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/447850/ Today has been such a wild day. It started last night. I took a shower and noticed the water wasn't very warm. I slowly shut the cold water completely off and let the hot water run. It wasn't hot at all. I finally rinsed off and got out and dried off. This morning I woke up to my oldest son telling me that I can go back to sleep. The hot water heater won't be delivered til the afternoon. I did double time in getting dressed and calling my husband. Evidently, he went to take a shower and there was no hot water at all. He went downstairs and the tank on the hot water heater was leaking. There was a puddle of water on the floor beside it. <sigh> Fortunately, my husband is a contractor so he was able to put a hot water heater on his tab at a local supplier.  I'm relieved to have a new hot water heater, but concerned with how we'll pay for it. I'm praying hard now and wondering how the Lord will work this all out. Even before the hot water tank incident, I've been struggling with my faith. I see the Lord blessing the lives of others and I am not envious of the blessings they have received.........just wondering when I will hear His Voice again. Sometimes He is very silent with me. He says very little and I know that all is well and He is pleased OR I've stumbled away somehow or been so preoccupied with things that I haven't taken the time I need to take with Him. The silence I hear now is definitely due to the latter. Life itself consumes my energy and thoughts. There are bills to pay, chores to be done, children to tend. It seems as though life is a myriad of "musts" and "need to do's". Somehow, in the midst of the musts, I MUST sit quietly before Him and draw strength. I find myself operating on little to no strength, but running in my own steam and failing miserably. Everyone needs something from me and I haven't been to Him to get what they need or what I need. I think putting my Bible on the coffee table and setting out my journal and pen might be a good way to get started again. One area that seems to grate on my nerves more than others is our home. Our home is a very small home. I've often teasingly referred to it as a sardine can. At times, it does feel like one. I've prayed and asked Him for a new (to us) home. I've asked that it be bigger and more spacious for the kids to really spread out in. I would love to see them all lounging on the floor, sprawled out and coloring or playing video games and just enjoying the space. I've prayed many times for a new home. Many times I've heard Him tell me He would provide. I am still waiting and still very cramped. Our home is so small, it is considered a "starter home".  I'm honestly trying hard not to be discontent. I want to be content. I want to be joyful. It's just hard to do when the whole family has trouble sitting down to a meal together because there is no room. Tonight was our girls' night out. We went out to dinner and then went shopping. My daughter and I love to get out and go shopping together. We usually get something inexpensive and just enjoy the majority of our time window-shopping. We looked at lots of Christmas items tonight. I was amazed at how articulate my daughter is. She is very artistic and that seems to flow over in her speech and how she conveys her thoughts in words. She loved the Christmas displays and we both found several things that we liked. We are hoping to recreate some of them at home. They had a lot of ornaments but none that we really cared enough about to actually purchase. So we'll make some! I'm hoping to buy a wreath and make a Christmas wreath for our door. I told my husband that I am not spending $20 for a wreath that looks awful. If I spend anything, I'll make my own and decorate it up to suit MY tastes. I was able to finish shopping for the kids. They are all taken care of. However, there is my husband to think about. I am stumped on what to buy the man! He gave me a list, but half the things on it are tools and whoozits and thingamabobs that I have no clue where they are. I will find some of them and he will have a nice Christmas. It's just going to be tricky trying to find everything! I'm still praying for a stand mixer. I'm not sure I'll get one, but it would be so awesome if I did. No more hurting my wrists to make chocolate chip cookies. No more pain and I'm sure they would get mixed more quickly, which the kids would love! lol Well, it's very late and my husband is in bed. I keep saying that I will not stay up late and that I will get up early. So far, I seem to be having quite the battle doing that. One night of staying up waay too late and it set a pattern of it happening several nights! I prefer to get up early in the morning and get things done! I surely won't get up early in the morning if I don't get myself tucked in. Blessings to all! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/444491/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:45:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/444491/ So much has happened lately that it may take awhile to get it all typed out. lol We've all been battling the virus that seems to be going around. We thought we were going to miss it, but one of the neighborkids gave it to my daughter, who promptly shared with the rest of us. Dh seems to have been affected the least by it. We're praying hard that he doesn't get it real bad. He seems to just have a "touch" of it. I'm hoping he will be healed from it soon. We've decided to rest through the month of December. We're going to work on healing and getting over this junk. I also want to work on baking and candy-making and hopefully cookie-making as well. The kids love it when we cook and bake. They enjoy helping me and they're quite profficient in the kitchen. December is also our concentrated month of RAK. (Random Acts of Kindness)  We're going to do several nice things for other people. The trick is not getting "caught" at it. We have to do something kind without being discovered!  Do you realize how hard that is!?! The kids are excited about that aspect of it and as I told them about that particular "rule", I could see their minds swirling and whirling. It will be interesting to see what they come up with! Tonight is Bible study at church. I haven't studied for it and I don't even know where my Bible study is. I am hoping I can get it dug out and can go through the lesson. I think I worked on it some last week. I'll have to find it in a bit. My kitchen finally got clean! It's hard to believe, but after a week of being sick, (dh didn't do the dishes as often as I would have liked), I finally got up last night and worked on the kitchen. It was almost sparkling when I got done. It felt good to get up to a clean kitchen this morning. Wish it had been done sooner, but I'm just thankful it's clean now. I had 2 recipes and I've lost them! I had a recipe for regular fudge and one for peanut butter fudge that didn't require a candy thermometer. They weren't for the microwave either. I was soo hoping I could make fudge for the Christmas season. I love fudge and peanut butter fudge is my favorite. I hope to find the recipes this year. I miss having them! Well, I suppose I should rest so I can go tonight. My husband isn't feeling well, so I want to be able to help with the Bible study and setting things up at church, if I'm needed. Merry Christmas, everyone!   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/439375/ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:49:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/439375/ It is officially Thanksgiving here. It's actually a bit past midnight.   Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Our Wednesday was filled with cooking and baking and mixing. The kids love to help me in the kitchen. My oldest made a dish completely on his own. I gave him the recipe and let him do it. I usually hover over him to make sure he measures everything out. He has a bit of a "slop it together" attitude at times. LOL My daughter helped me make "fluffy salad", as one friend calls it. It's the jello/cottage cheese/cool whip salad. I love that stuff!  My sweet daughter put it all together and really enjoyed doing it. My youngest son helped me make the pumpkin pie and he loved taking the finished product out of the oven.   His face lit up as he placed them on the stovetop and he beamed with pride in his accomplishment. I am blessed with good kids. They help out quite a bit. We occasionally bump heads, but they are really good kids. Everything is ready to go for tomorrow............except the mashed potatoes and the turkey. I *do* have to cook them yet. It's nice to get so much accomplished the day before. I've had some major issues dealing with my mom. I love her and want to see her do well. I just do not understand her "moods" and the things she says. This was a really rough week for dealing with her. Why do I always feel guilty for getting upset when she goads me into it? I love her, but I can't handle dealing with her attitudes. After several days of crying and being very upset, I let it go. I honestly believe the Lord knew I couldn't handle it, so He helped me and lifted it off of me. He has been speaking so clearly to my heart. I've prayed and asked Him for help. He's spoken things to my heart and it has helped me tremendously. There is nothing in the world like knowing He loves you. It's incredible. When He whispers His Love into your heart, it's breath-taking! I suppose I should get to sleep. Tomorrow will come very early and I have to go shopping with dh in the morning. We're going to get donuts or something yummy for breakfast! I can't wait to go out with him and be alone with him for a little bit. I pray everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving!   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/431862/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:05:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/431862/   What do I do now? Hm........okay, here's 7 random things abt. me: 1. I love to swim. I wish I could swim everyday! 2. I used to play the flute. 3. I love woodworking and my father was a cabinet-maker. 4. I used to play basketball on a team. 5. I have always loved frogs. I have a special place in my heart for them. 6. I LOVE Christmas and I LOVE snow! A snowy Christmas is the absolute best! lol 7. I love to walk for hours in the woods, meandering along a creek and talking to the Lord. Ok, here are the rules and the people I've "tagged" below it. Rules: *Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog. *Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself. *Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs. *Let each person know that they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/acceptableuntothee/430286    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/jenicarmichael/ http://homeschoolblogger.com/thehsmomof2/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SmallGreenRiver/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/AnnikaElizabeth/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Academy252/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/AussieinAmerica/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/johnightthirtytwo   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/430326/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/430326/ What a day! I started off my morning with a cup of coffee and all my teacher's manuals. I was determined to get a large portion of the grading done this morning. I did my eldest son's grading and had to stop. My husband had other plans for me. We were able to go to the eye dr. and pay for my glasses. They had to special order them so it will take about a week before I get them. I'm excited though. I won't have to squint to read and they said they would even help my eyes not to get tired from being on the computer. I hope they help me to see alot better. I miss being able to work on embroidery and close work. We were also able to get my husband a new cordless drill for work. His old one is shot and he had to have a new one. The Lord has really touched our finances and blessed us. It's been enough to get us necessary things like a pr. of glasses for me and a much-needed drill for my husband. We were also able to pay off our dryer this week. It's now ours! I am so thrilled! That payment being off of our shoulders is such a blessing! It was a long day and, while I *did* accomplish alot, I am very tired. I have hopes that I can take a nice long warm shower before bed tonight. I'm not sure that I'll be able to, but it would be nice. lol Yesterday was a busy day as well. I managed to make 2 pans of dressing, a green bean casserole and a jello salad for our carry-in dinner at church tomorrow. I have to cook the turkey early in the wee morning hours and then get everything warmed up and ready to take to church in the morning. There is always so much going on. I have trouble keeping up with everything. I had intended to blog more often, but with all the added responsibilities I have, I haven't been able to. I'm helping out alot at church and I've added a few more weekly appts. into my schedule. I told my husband I just seem to meet myself coming and going. There's a weather change coming and my muscles sure can tell it. I love the cooler weather for baking, but it sure does hurt me physically. After everything I've done the last couple of days, I've decided to just rest tomorrow. I'm going to go to church, going to fix the food for the dinner, but I'm going to let everyone else worry about setting up and tearing down. I need to take care of myself and rest. If I push myself, I will wind up hurting a lot worse than I already do. lol The thought of crawling into a nice soft bed with warm covers and a soft cool pillow sounds heavenly! My husband however, just informed me that I forgot to make the candied yams for the dinner.   Such is life! I suppose I have to get up and start them this evening.  I thought I was doing so well and I was soo looking forward to going to bed.    Will everyone really die off if I don't serve the yams? Will the world *truly* end?   Hmmm............I don't think it will. I am headed off for a nice soft cool pillow and my nice warm blanket. I hope everyone has a restful evening.   http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/424777/ Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:30:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/everlearningfamily/424777/