Had a great time at the CHEA convention this past weekend. I've attended for six or seven years and it's always so incredibly inspiring! There are usually seminars dealing with the same issues that I'm facing. However, there wasn't anything that really stood out like that on the agenda this year. I had no idea how soon I would need some of the knowledge and strength that I picked up from CHEA in the days following.
One of the main speakers, Dr. Jeff Myers, had some great things to say in several of his seminars. One that I attended was on dealing with all of the worldly influences from things such as the media (advertisements, movies, etc.). In another, he talked about some of the ways that Satan works to damage families.
After I came flying home on a cloud from the convention, I found out that my oldest (11 yo son) managed to find some extremely pornographic websites. Sadly, the web history read Disney, Postopia (a breakfast cereal game site), Hardcore Sex Shack, Nude Women... he had been visiting children's sites and dad had been occupied with guests from out of town. He does not have a computer in his room - it's in ours. I was devastated.
BUT, I was so proud of my son (in spite of the fact that he followed MANY sex links). The reason we found out was because he approached my husband with tears streaming from his eyes to confess that he had done something awful. I sat down with him and we had a beautiful heart-to-heart about God and His plans for him and the way that Satan will do anything to keep him from achieving those goals. Many of the issues touched upon at the conference were very useful in our discussion. My son LOVES computers, but he has gladly accepted our punishment, ban on computer usage, and future restrictions. He hasn't complained or asked to go on the computer.
The Lord prepared me to handle what I came home to. And, I think my conversation with my son did more to open his heart to God than anything else in recent time. It is through the trials that we make the greatest strides in our growth. Pray for us.
Comments
Jul. 11, 2006 - I am so sorry!
Posted by NeverAlone
I know you mist be devastated! My son had a similar thing happen at a friends house, though not as bad. Apparently his friend showed him some kind of erotica about Sonic the Hedgehog. (its almost funny if it weren't so scary.) He too tearfully confessed.
We have a filter on our computer form afa.net. Maybe that would help ?
I pray the grace of God will cleanse the images from your son's mind.
~Leslie
Jul. 13, 2006 - Praying here
Posted by LizzieBee
So sorry to hear, but your son's quick confession bodes very well for him. Those images will fade. You are all forewarned, and therefore, forearmed now.
Thanks for the congrats on dh's new job. It is in Corning, NY. Small, rural town that is actually named after Corning Glassworks--you know...Corningware, etc. The company is now into fiber optics and many other things (as well as glass), and dh will be working for them. We are very happy that this job worked out. It is a multiplied blessing.
I understand about the convention. I was just grateful to be there and get filled with all the inspiration. My dh particularly like Jeff Myers, too. Regarding the curriculum, yeah, I had a lot of it (they take a 30% cut of your profit), but I still did very well. You can either pick up your leftover books (I had about 15 items left of 115, 5 of which were 'missing'). You can fill out a missing book slip or just let it go. I let it go. You can also leave what doesn't sell and they will take care of it.
Again, praying for your family.