Since I entered the world of Facebook, I find myself posting small blips here and there, and neglecting my blog which is where I really get to share so much more about the Lord. I'm gonna try to redirect my attention back here so that hopefully you are drawn closer to Him.
He is so good and much more worthy of the attention facebook gets. Sorry, but it's true. It's my own realization.
This summer has been somewhat coo-coo for us. We have spent a lot of time with other people and not nearly enough time with each other. I love other people, especially those we have spent so much time with. We have made some great memories and relationships have grown. But, that has basically happened outside of my home. I'm sitting here this morning almost grieving the time I lost with my family this summer. Maybe it's because the time we have had at home, someone has been sick. Maybe it's because school is about to start and it feels like summer never happened for us.
Lesson learned: Summers are for breaks. Summers are for families to be rejuvenated. Summers are sabbath times especially for families. It only comes once a year and I need to be a better steward with it!
With school about to start, I'm excited about the time I am about to have with my baby's (who aren't babies anymore). School forces us to sit together, face to face, and talk, and think, and learn. I love the way homeschooling binds us together!!
With that in mind, I am getting very nervous about the fact that our foster license could be here any day. Am I ready for another child? Have I given my current children enough attention and love to set them up for this kind of change? Have I prepared myself enough to be mom all over again? Oh...I need to stop thinking about it. Lord, prepare the way.
Good news about all the crazy summer happenings: My students are amazing!
It may not be news to you, but its truth. My Sunday school class is out of this world! Why God gave me this group, I'll never know. I don't deserve them, but gosh how I love them! And they are only in 9th grade! Four years ahead of us.....I don't know that my heart can take it :).
And we are starting this year with a new team. Can't wait to see what God is gonna do!
Other things in our lives right now include seeking mission opportunities as a family. My heart is heavy for Kenya. If I had my way a trip for next year would already be planned for and paid for. However, I think God may be working out other things. I'm okay with that, His will is my only option. But I wish I knew what He had in store for us. Don't we all!
He has done one thing for sure: my heart is wrapped around the homeless people of America.
There really is no excuse for anyone to be homeless in this country. I know it is true of some people, that they have made bad choices and they are reaping the consequences of their sin. But, I feel in my heart that this scenario is not the case for so many who are in need. I'm praying for God to move mightily in the hearts of Americans and to cause them to see others from His perspective. I'm praying for the redemption of His people, salvation for those who are lost spiritually and physically. This is what He is doing in my heart.
So, you may occasionally see posts on how our family is serving. We are about to get very intentional on acting out our faith. I hope to do the same with my ss class.
By the way, if you haven't read Radical, do so soon!!!
