Time won't give me time...

Today I had a great lunch with my women's group at Red Lobster. The food was good, but the fellowship/friendship was better. Unfortunately, many moms, like myself, do not make time to surround themselves with encouraging friends...women that we can draw from even when we feel spiritually full.

On the ride home, I was thinking about God and His nature. It is abundant. He doesn't want us to run on empty or even get close to empty. He wants us to fill up even when we are full! Wow, what a concept! 

Even though I feel rushed and frantic from time to time, I have to remind myself of the truth: I do have the time to get encouraged in His word. I do have time for my husband and our marriage. I do have time to hang out with my friends...weekly! I do have time for women's group (plus leading one). I do have time to give my sons extra long hugs. I do have time to tell my sons how they are a blessing in me and my husband's lives. 

Making time for friends is so important. Making time for laughter is so important. Making time to be encouraged is so important. We have the time, so let's make the time.

Romans 1:12
When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.

~Pam

First Day of School with a Twist

After much debating, wrestling, and prayer...lots of prayer...My husband and I decided to homeschool this year.

I am still kicking out past ideas and notions that I had about homeschooling (i.e. they are Quakers/Puritans, socially stunted). I have decided that those are the opinions of society and not necessarily mine.

Our official first day of homeschooling felt like an official day. Excitement the night before and jitters the morning of the first day. We planned to complete our homeschooling at the local library-starting at 9 am. Much to my surprise the library did not open until 10am! It is times like this when your type A, inflexibility nature surfaces. We ran an errand and came back to the library at 10am. As we set up the two laptops and logged on...I breathed with a sigh of relief. Thank you Lord! It's working. We CAN do this! I stepped back in pride at what God is piecing and weaving together in our marriage, our family and our children. The best thing is, He is just getting started. This is just day one. This is just the beginning.

“I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”- Psalm 116:1-2

Come what may this school year, I know that God is there for it all. He hears my cheers, grunts, and moans. He is always here and we as moms are never alone. We always having a loving Dad to turn to at any moment of the day!