Convictions~

Last Wednesday our preacher made a very profound statement that resonated with me. "Standards without Conviction will yeild rebellion."

Wow! What a statement!

It was really hard for me to hear that. Sometimes, being a "future" preachers wife, I think I try to implement standards that I see other preachers families implementing before the Lord has asked me to. And sometimes, I think that it has a negative impact. I don't for one minute regret the decision to homeschool. That was divine intervention. But, other things maybe I should let God tell me to do. (okay not maybe, definately).

I am so grateful for good preaching, and the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and the gift of forgiveness.

Fun in The Snow... 100th Day of School

We had a great week last week, despite the nasty weather that threatened. I was adding up my January days for our homeschool calendar and realized we were on our 100th day. So, me being me, I took the day to do some crafts and just have a fun day. After that, we relaxed and prepared for the possibility of a storm. Glory to God, it missed us, but the kids had so much fun playing in the snow. Well, Elizabeth & Cassidy did anyway. Wyatt, not so much. He was less than enthused. I know that being close to the ground has to be hard for him. We attempted to make a snow man the first day but the snow was so dry it wouldn't stick. Hubby and Elizabeth made one yesterday, although Elizabeth was sorely disappointed in it because Bucky used a bucket for the bottom "ball."

We have had alot of fun and throughly enjoyed the snow... but it all leaves me longing for spring.

Preparing for bad weather...Boo!

Ugh, so we are preparing for the possibility of another ice storm. I really hate these. But everytime we have one, it makes me more prepared for the next one. Husband had to go to Arkansas to work, even with the bad weather coming. We are prepared though! The generator is on the porch, full tank of propane, plenty to eat. Even Dr. Pepper! I am ready! I think... LOL!

The Tribulations that are Winter

I am almost regretting uttering the phrase... I am tired of winter. I don't relish the summer time, but single digit weather, frozen water, no water, no electric all equal no fun. I am ready for some warm weather.

Kids school is going great... taking all things into account. I see so much good coming from what we doing with homeschooling. Their manners and actions, their attitudes, their love for Bible learning. It's all slowly becoming worth it. My husband preached for the 2nd time during our church's watch night service and I am so proud of the job he did. Our preacher also asked some pretty hard hitting questions about spiritual growth, etc over the past year, and how we wanted to start the year ahead.

Christmas was hectic and white. Everyone got lots of stuff they wanted and lots that they needed. If I ever get water back I am going to start the spring cleaning early.