Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Are Your Kids a Blessing?
Like most homeschoolers, I love to talk with other people about homeschooling. When I tell someone I homeschool, the usual remark is "I don't know how you can be with your kids all day!" Well, to be honest, it swelled my pride some which I shamefully admit. Don't get me wrong, my kids aren't perfect and, of course, neither am I. We still have those moments, and some days when I feel like I'm going nuts. Overall, though, I am so blessed to have my kids and even more so to have them with me each day. I enjoy them so much and I see the time slipping by too fast.
This morning I was thinking on how thankful I am that the Lord has allowed us to homeschool and be with eachother each day but then I thought how awful the above statement really is (as well as my inward response of pride)!!!!! How sad to think a Mom sees one of her biggest blessings as a bother to have around all day!
You can sit there and endure your kids or you can make it a matter of enjoying them. If you are enduring, I challenge you to purpose in your heart to love the time you have left with your children!!!!
Comments
Saturday, September 16, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hskubes
Oh, Twinkie! You posted and didn't tell me??!! Gasp!!!
You know that I couldn't agree more with what you said.
It's sad and a terrible shame when mamas are seeing their 'heritage' and 'reward' (Psalm 127:3) as anything less. What joy they bring into our lives and what a tremendous blessing they are! I agree with your challenge! We, as Titus 2 women, should alwyas be challenging and encouraging all mamas to 'love their children' (Titus 2:4).
Well said, Twinkie! *Ü*
By the way, speaking of Twinkie. Perhaps you could share our photo? *Ü*
Wouldn't that be a hoot?!
Love and miss ya!
~ Christina
HsKubes HomeSchool Haven
HsKubes Haven for Home
Christian Military HomeSchool Mamas
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Sunday, September 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by quietcajun
I could NOT possibly agree more!!!!
PS we are also a homeschooling Navy family.
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Sunday, September 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dell
A resounding AMEN!
Keeping them home allows for such richness of family... it allows us to glimpse what family and home are intended to be! :)
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Saturday, October 28, 2006 - HEY STRANGER
Posted by houseof8rods
HI THERE. I FIND IT TRUE YOU ARE A BLOGGER TOO! I LOVE YOUR PHOTO. YOU HAVE DONE A GOOD JOB, DID YOU DO IT ALL BY YOURSELF? YOU JUST WAIT, THE BLOGGING BEAUTY IS SOON HEADING OUT YOUR WAY BUT I'M GONNA GET ALL I CAN OUTTA' HER WHILE SHE'S STILL HERE!
IS THAT SELFISH?
BLOG ME BACK!
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Monday, October 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hskubes
Hiya Twinkie!
Just thought I'd swing by to say hi and encourage you to post something.
I saw you signed Ally's blog, Lisa's blog, and mine & Ally's Haven for Home blog, so I thought I'd mention my other blog so you could swing over that way and leave a comment... hee hee.... Our Main Blog: HsKubes' HomeSchool Haven
Okay, okay.... just teasing you.
You and Lisa are funny (and sweet). I look forward to the days we get together and start tweaking your blog.
Talk to you soon.
~ Christina
HsKubes HomeSchool Haven
HsKubes Haven for Home
Christian Military HomeSchool Mamas
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Thursday, November 2, 2006 - Whats up
Posted by houseof8rods
Hi been a while. we hear a rumour that your family has been enlarged.where's our birth announcement?
A pic would be nice, oh but you dont have the blog artist there to help you. Write me sometime.
Love the Lord, Lisa
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Saturday, December 2, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by OurHomeSweetHomeschool
What a great entry. Lord forgive us if all we ever do is endure our children.
In Him,
Theresa
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Saturday, December 2, 2006 - ...If you ever check your comments.....
Posted by houseof8rods
Hey there! I absolutely love your new blog look, of coarse you may never know, as you never are on here, it seems. Any how...........who took that photo of you two at the beach??? A digital, did you use a flash?? I've got to have one like it, got to get a camera first!!!
Wondering how things are goin out there? o.k. here. Not much excitement.
Love the Lord, Lisa
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Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Hey Twinkie!
Posted by hskubes
Just thought I'd return a comment for a comment...
Though it would be nice to be able to comment on a new post. (hint hint) *Ü*
Enjoy your weekend.
I'm sure I'll see ya or talk to ya.
By the way... thanks so much for your help the past couple days. Your such a blessing as a friend. *Ü*
~ Christina
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Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Bird advice!
Posted by houseof8rods
Hey there! Thanks so much for the advice. I knew you guys would have the "know how" I remember how smart Justin was with identifying birds. I will look around to see if maybe I can rig something up for a shephards staff. I just keep wondering if all the joyful noise that comes from this house is going to scare them away. If so, I'm not too sure how much effort I want to put into the project!
Love the Lord, Lisa
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Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Bird advice!
Posted by houseof8rods
Hey there! Thanks so much for the advice. I knew you guys would have the "know how" I remember how smart Justin was with identifying birds. I will look around to see if maybe I can rig something up for a shephards staff. I just keep wondering if all the joyful noise that comes from this house is going to scare them away. If so, I'm not too sure how much effort I want to put into the project!
Love the Lord, Lisa
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Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Bird advice!
Posted by houseof8rods
Hey there! Thanks so much for the advice. I knew you guys would have the "know how" I remember how smart Justin was with identifying birds. I will look around to see if maybe I can rig something up for a shephards staff. I just keep wondering if all the joyful noise that comes from this house is going to scare them away. If so, I'm not too sure how much effort I want to put into the project!
Love the Lord, Lisa
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Sunday, May 13, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by hskubes
Happy Mother's Day, Twinkie!
~ Christina
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HsKubes
Hi there! How nice to hear from you via blog. ;o)
How neat that y'all got to stand there watching that spider. They are fascinating!
Hope your week is going well!
~ Christina
http://hskubes.blogspot.com
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Monday, March 31, 2008 - Great Blog!
Posted by Anonymous
It's great to read the blog of another Christian homeschooling mom. Anyway, I look forward to more posts since you haven't written in awhile.
Raani
http://baptisthomeschooling.blogspot.com
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