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Sep. 16, 2008

kids are still sick :-(

I guess it's some virus that's going around. Both are coughing, sniffling, sneezing... I know I'm next once they're all better. And I really spread out the lessons good for 2 weeks learning about Maine. We'll have to crunch it all in next week anyways. I hope this doesn't go on for 3 weeks. We're behind on this curriculum and I want to cover all the states by June.

Someone on here pointed out that I have so much going on that it's clouding my view of things. She could very well be right and I appreciate her pointing it out. I had a rough start to the week and regret that big time. I've been so moody and not sure why. I feel like, I wish I had the blood disorder instead.

My dh is the better parent, he's more patient with the kids than I am. By 7:30 pm, he usually takes over getting them ready for bed. I'm ready to a break big time. (right now they're watching a dvd) I've been so depressed. I still don't get the "God never gives you more than you can handle" thing. Yeah right. But I am going to Him for help, that's for sure! I really wish I could see Jesus face-to-face and He'd tell me what I should be doing as far as school, church, family, etc. A hug would be nice too.

The kids missed choir practice last night like I thought they would. Hopefully they'll be back next week. Rabbit missed her first practice last night. Bummer.

Today there's some science group at the library. The kids want to go but they'll even admit they're not up to it right now. We'll see how they are by the afternoon. I'm not keeping my hopes up.

Will I ever get outta this house again??!!! I'm so isolated to begin with. That's the tough part about having sick kids. You feel like you live in a box. I am getting more housework done anyway.

Chris is doing pretty good as far as I could tell. I'm helping him out more, which gives him extra rest so maybe that's part of it. At least I'm trying to help him out more. I've had some say I'm the glue that holds this family together. No way. Jesus is that glue. Without Him, I'd be like plastic wrap only sticking to myself and making more of a mess!

Pam, thanks again for being so encouraging. And thanks again everyone for your prayers. I know God is using you to make a difference here by your prayers and encouragement! (((hugs)))

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Sep. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedwith2angels

Poor kids! There probably is a virus going around. I hope they are feeling better soon. I hope you don't catch it either.
If you don't get all 50 states done by the end of the year, you can always finish them up in the next school year. (Yes, it was very hard for me to learn to do this!)
We started world history in the middle of school one year (Jan.) and didn't finish until Dec. At first I really pushed to get the history done, but then I slowed down. It was fun and we made lots of cool projects.
Still praying for all of you!
Pam

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Sep. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by rvnurse2b

I often hear that mis-information too-
" God never gives you more than you can handle."
Well- it isn't true for one thing- he FREQUENTLY gives us things we cannot handle on our own!
and for another thing- that isn't in the Bible- people think it comes from 1 Corinthians 10:13:
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
The subject is temptation- not whether or not you can bear the situations in your life- but whether you have no alternative but to sin. There is always a way out of having to sin, if you look for it, provided by God who knows you wouldn't be able on your own to resist the sin.
We need to be careful to look at the Word ourselves and not allow traditions or opinions expressed by religious people to become part of our FOUNDATION of faith.

I'm thinking of you today, and praying that You will find those ways that God has provided for you, and that you can cast all your cares on him, and let him bear the burdens.

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