Feb. 2, 2009 Just Breathing His Grace and Love
I feel like I have no where to vent enough! I am just taking in His grace. I hope He is not sick of my rants.
Help me Lord not be angry. Please send your labors to save J & D from hell and themselves. Help me be a good care giver to a little boy whose future with his parents is on sinking sand. I know there is nothing too hard for you Lord and no one knows how bad I want more children, but not at the expense of a family that is failing. I also pray you give me and dh wisdom to do your will and of course the finances to do this job.
Lord, whatever your will is I know will be right. I hope not to lean on my own understanding, but trust you in all things. I am so glad you are here in cyber space too. |
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Dec. 3, 2008 Pt 3 Wives for Sons - My prayers Dec. 3, 2008 Pt 2 Wives for Sons (God's Word) Nov. 24, 2008 Wives for Sons Nov. 19, 2008 Who are you raising?
I was driving to pick up some meds today and I found myself thinking of this wonderful boy the Lord had given me. I was flooded with thoughts. Mainly my purpose for his life.
Joseph is so animated, never quiet, always imaginative, he is even thoughtful and sweet.
My mission, my goal, my conviction has been to raise sons that love the Lord with all their hearts, mind, and strength. Sons that love the wife the Lord gives them, protect the blessed children they receive as gifts. To be men of grit. To work hard or smart whatever the path the Lord leads them on.
I am passionate about this. This is a high calling and no easy job in this world filled with self-centeredness, indulging every passing whim.
Who am I raising? I was thinking about Billy Graham, did his mom know the impact he would make on the world? I know there are many unsung hero's of the faith that have made their mark on the world, I didn't get that deep. I was after all I was listening to Joe in the car tell me about aliens.
I believe my job is very important. I have wanted more children since the day I had my son Sean 18yrs ago, I didn't get Joe until 13 yrs later. I have dealt with my share of the green eyed monster and those having large families, blessed with so many, but, maybe, just maybe God wanted me to raise these boys who will bless his kingdom in ways I cannot yet fathom.
Sean was already instructed by the Lord to be a lawyer. He walks by faith, he is faithful, he trusts God,and is working to pay for his private christian college education. This is not cheap I might add. He could have gone to public college but we both were led to this school. He goes to chapel 3x a week and likes it. I am sure he will be a good husband and a caring father. Now we wait and pray...LSAT, Law school, Area of Law, house, wife...This is who I raised a young man taught by the Lord and great is his peace.
We will have to see how the Lord works in Joseph. I am praying the Lord lead me how I should teach him, in what direction He wants me to take. So far as it was with Sean so shall it be with Joe, God first, bible, scriptures,prayer, love, obediance, kindness, protecting girls and babies. The three R's will come.
I am trying to raise the bar, train up men of God. Responsible human beings.
Who are you raising?
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Nov. 11, 2008 Publix Field Trip 11-10-08
It was a fun time for all. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. We saw the inner workings of the grocery store from the meat dept, produce, deli, and bakery. The kids even got to try the register.
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Oct. 29, 2008 A Boy's Duty
We spent time yesterday with out church family that currently has 4 little boys ages 7,5,5,1.
Lessons of hard knocks. Teaching them to be kind to one another to stand together and to protect girls and babies. This is daily in my house. I want my son to put the things that the Lord sees as important first in his life. Okay he's only 5 but this is and will be his duty as he becomes a man. I am not only raising a son, I am raising a boy to be a goldly husband and father who puts God first. This is a hard job for me with Joseph, but I press forward to the high calling... God bless you as you raise your sons with this duty in mind.
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Oct. 14, 2008 Just let em have fun
| This is what I tell myself. He is only 5! He is learning. His way, not mine. I do enjoy watching his amazing imagination. I love looking into his beautiful eyes and wonder what he is thinking about. Today I have on some Christian music on the TV and he is playing so nice. How to create a heart of worship? Put the music on. One of my new friends said that ! Simple wisdom, Thanks Deb. Well my lil guy follows suit, mom worships, he worships. Thank you Lord my children are taught by you and great shall be their peace. |
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Sep. 10, 2008 To blog or not to.? Jul. 28, 2008 Joseph at Seaworld Jul. 16, 2008 Not starting out so well
Well if the past few weeks haven't been hard enough, after a visit with my niece's family whose lil one was sick, of course Joe & Roxx are now sick. This is one reason we have always started in July. For one the thunder showers not much to do out when the weather is ultra hot and rainy. May as well do school. 
Company always comes as well in the summer months too. So there is plenty of time to get our days in.
Thank you Lord that by your stripes Joseph, Roxx and me are healed, in Jesus name. |
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Jul. 1, 2008 Ready or Not... here we go!
I guess I am as ready as I am going to be considering the things in life that go on. We started yesterday and it went so-so. Joseph is a way different child than Sean was. I need to finish reading Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Terri Maxwell. I knew I would need this book with this child. Today was more difficult than yesterday but God's grace is sufficient. I am thankful for His strength and His Holy Spirit. Thank you Doorposts, Thank you God for this child I have prayed, I am so glad I have him.
He is now working on getting his "Family" badge from Contenders for the Faith. That is a good thing.
I pray that my children are taught by the Lord and great shall be their peace.
He did some lil foam projects that kept him busy for a while and he liked that.
We are reading Leading Little Ones to God, that just so happen to be in Homeschooling Today. I thought wow, it's not something I have to go out and get, I got it at the FPEA convention in May. Yippee! We are also doing "Got to Have God", and Plants Grown Up. To my unsaved husband it may look like lots of bible but that is what I think is the most important part of life. I have no greater joy to know my children walk in truth. HIS!
We are doing Math U See and Hooked on Phonics. Lots of stuff makes home school/ school for life. |
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Jun. 23, 2008 Saying Goodby for now,
| Yesterday the battle for a sister in the Lord's husband ended. We ran the race, we believed for a miracle, we stood in faith, we trusted God, now a new battle of trusting begins. With 4 children, just 1yr, turning 4, turning 6, and turning 8 she will need new strength and find new hope in her King Jesus. If the Lord leads you, please lift them up in prayer. |
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Jun. 21, 2008 Learning to deal with no
The day started out nice as we went to Joe's friends birthday party. When we got home that was another story. DH, DS, DN, were all watching a scary movie and Joseph was not happy about that. He wasn't budging either. TV's computers, toys... he just wanted to be in the living room watching his shows. I really hate that big silver god. When all that settled and I got him in his room and things were quite I went up to take a shower. I am not in there 5 min and I hear him screaming. DH wanted him to come up and he said no, hit his dad, spit which I can't believe, he has not done that before. Well even though I don't agree with the hubby I knew I had to honor him and talk to Joe about obeying his dad. I pray the Lord turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the father. I also pray my husband does not provoke my son to wrath (he does) he is not saved, so ...
tonight there will be no TV, or computer, just good ol' fashion play with what you have and be thankful. |
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Jun. 20, 2008 Joe's 5th Birthday
We had another pool party this year, by request. I love that little kids make things so simple. The innocence of a child just wanting his friends to come over and play moves my heart. We had chips, pretzels, hot dogs, cake and ice cream. Pretty basic. A good time was had by all.
I could not have done it by myself though, our pool area is under construction and needed tons of cleaning, moving supplies, uff ! I am glad that's over and thank God for Sean. He did so much for me.
Hopefully when it's my turn for the hs group to come to our pool it will not be so bad.
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Jun. 19, 2008 Starting Out Slowly
Where to begin again? After Sean's graduation last year and Roxxanne's this year, starting Joseph with school will be interesting. When I got back from the convention I showed him some stuff I got for him and that was fun. We started with our bible reading and devotions, then did some ABC's and then watched Mr Demme of Math U See. Did some penmanship and some space study (coloring the planets), piano for preschoolers and then were done.
I forgot how fun it is to see that spark. Well alas in only a couple of short weeks we are off track (mine) with life. I only wanted to try this sorta routine to see how it would go before we officially start this July. I can see how important it is for both of us to have a routine set in place with consistency and order. After all, My God is a God of order, and I haven't always been rigid. We have always done what was needed in a laid back setting. I hope I can achieve that same level of comfy laid back attitude with Joseph's "schooling". I want the Lord to be his center, his rock, his truth and his salvation.
Sean was so easy to talk about the things of the Lord when we rise up when we walk by the way, when we lay down. Joseph's mind is going faster than I can get any words out of my mouth. Thank you Lord for Door Posts on the fridge. I just say lets go to the board! My slow almost 44 brain and mouth have help. So slow and steady for this mom starting over.
Thank you Father that my children are taught by you, and great shall be their peace.
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Jun. 12, 2008 Pool party with new friends
Today we went to Colleen's house for the first pool party with our new little home school group.
Joseph had lots of fun. It was a great time, not too long, comfy, and sweet fellowship with some old friends some new. |
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His favorite place in the world, with the fish. It was so hot, but we had a great time.