Friday, August 29, 2008

God's Provision

Today it was renewed in my mind that God loves us and wants to give us what we need, and many times answers prayers that we don't even realize that we have need of.

I was in town today, enjoying a quiet day with only the baby, because the girls are with Grandma for the weekend. I went to the Library (a regular occurrence for a homeschooling family) hoping to find some good books to help K. learn to read. While I was there, I overheard a conversation between two ladies who were sitting near me. (I know it's rude to eavesdrop, but it was kind of hard to not notice, and I think it was directed by the Lord.) I heard the one lady say that she was homeschooling, and I kept trying to think of a way to start up a conversation with her. So eventually, I got up enough courage to go up to her and asked her if she was a homeschool mom, and she said she was. Her kids are the same ages as mine and she seemed interested in getting together. Praise the Lord!

Although I totally disagree with those who say that homeschooled children are socially disabled because they aren't constantly in the company of their peers, I think it is good for children to have friends that have some of the same interests. So even though I hadn't actually prayed for a homeschooled friend for K. and some fellowship with another homeschool mom for myself, God knew what I needed and he made it happen - and I am so excited to see what else he is going to do in my life and the lives of our kids.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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Thoughts about Blogging

A blank slate. A new beginning. A fresh undertaking. Many thoughts run through my mind as I sit staring at an empty screen. What do I say? What is important about me? What do people want to know about?

I love my life, but what makes anyone else want to read about it? Maybe this will just be a personal record, never to be shared with others. Maybe just Grandma will occasionally drop in to see what the grandbabies are doing today. Or maybe the Lord will send someone along - someone who needs to know about Him - the Best Friend of All.

Whatever the audience, who ever might happen to read my thoughts, I pray that this will touch someone. Even if the only one who is ministered to is myself by having a record of my thoughts, I pray that I will have not only a spot on the web that is taking up valuable hard drive space, but a place that will help people to live for God Forever!