| Wow, God has really been at work in my life. As part of the mystery of this life we live here on earth, when God is working in us, we usually see what is happening to us as less than positive or at least less than comfortable. This past summer has definitely not been positive or comfortable, yet i can see the good in it too. One thing I discovered I had was some self-righteous attitude (God scrubbed that right out). I have had to deal with feeling shame and rejection and judgement, and it really humbles a person. As a parent, I am experiencing the heartbreak of seeing one of my precious children having made some big mistakes (AND I CAN'T FIX ANYTHING) so I just have to tell them I love them and give it to God (sometimes over and over) I have cut through some of the how are you, I am fine crap we all pretend with too. I have decided if I feel led to say something about my faith,( which is the very core of my existence), I will say it, no worrying about "offending". I care about these people who are seeking and longing for the real meaning in life and if something I share can help them find Christ and His love, it's coming out! I also have seen how family is your brothers and sisters in Christ and not necessarily who you are genealogically related to. (i always thought genealogy was/is a pile. i am who i am because of Christ in me, not some dead relatives). Right now i want to say publicly that my fellow mommy sisters in Christ on MOPS steering have been there for me like no one else, thanks guys! Well, blah, blah, here is my semi annual post (you can get free shipping with this, but only til midnight! a little shopNBC humor!) P.S. Do I get to do book reviews?? Ok, all the fundamentalist panties in a wad folks can just have a fit but Blue Like Jazz and Searching for God Knows What were awesome! not perfect, hey we aren't yet, but really get you thinking (like the whole naked in the garden thing, now you are wondering, arent' you??) I am currently reading Teaching the Trivium by the Bluedorns, which explores homeschooling in a classical style. This homeschooling has been such a process for me. Still finding our place in it, more in the humbling of pride dept, Brenna isn't going to be my "whiz bang look at my exceptional progress as a homeschool child" kid. She is such an artistic and creative girl, moving at her own pace and that is what this is all about. And NO GRANDMA WE HAVEN'T DONE MATH ALL WEEK, GET OVER IT! Sorry, had to vent a bit. It is a great book that explores the whole basis for homeschooling and the importance of putting our relaitonship with God first and having the heart issues right before we worry about the learning. Good stuff Love everyone! |
