Surprises

I was thinking this morning about how much I love and adore my husband and how lucky I am! It reminded me that I need to do something special for him, wondering how many of us forget to do those special, little things for our husbands. I think the last time I did something was a few months ago, I recorded a single song on a cd, left it in his truck with a card. The song was how I feel about him. Just doing the small little things, for our husbands it what keeps the romance going, even after 20 years. I'm not sure what I will do yet, but I wanted to encourage others to take time and do something for your guy! I know mine works very hard for us, so I can stay home and take care of our home and our sons. I love making him feel special especially when he isn't expecting it! Let me know if you have any ideas, or what you have done in the past to keep the spark alive!

Things I will Miss...

As I was making my bed, I could hear my boys talking, just chatting away and listening to music on their computer. I thought, there will come a day when there will be silence as I make my bed and pick up around the house. It warms my heart just hearing them talking and laughing, choosing random, strange songs to listen to. I will miss these small things, but I guess they aren't really so small. I will miss the extra laundry, the extra frozen foods I buy, I will miss reminding them to brush their teeth and to pick up their rooms. One day all of this will be no more, and hopefully God will fill the silence with new and wonderful things. It is hard to write about these things, but it is reality for all of us with children. I hope that I will continue to cherish this short time I am with these beautiful boys and not take it for granted!! God is good to me!

No more idols!

What a beautiful day we are having!! I love this time of year!! I met some friends at the movies to see Mama Mia, very cute. I love feel good movies!! These were some of the same ladies that joined me in doing the summer bible study, No Other Gods by Kelly Minter! It has been a turning point for me, putting away my idols and making room for God which means; I am trusting Him to help me develop some deeper friendships and to make new ones. I have put such a wall up around me, my entire life, just to protect myself and it has also served as my own prison. I have lived in such fear of really letting others close to me, fear of what they would really think if they "really" knew me. I am stripping down my wall and taking chances! God is giving me such a peace in this area, even though I have only started on this new journey. I am trusting God more completely, by allowing other women into my heart, is allowing God to work through these women in my heart, if that makes sense. It may take some time, but I know it will be well worth it!

I am also reading a new book, one that was recommended on another blog I read, called Sabbath Keeping by Lynne Baab. It is wonderful! Very short but so much there! At the end of each chapter are a couple of questions for the reader to really think about and pray about. I love the whole idea of having a "sabbath" or a day of stopping my normal routine to totally be free, free to play, laugh, enjoy my family, freedom from all that occupies my time just taking care of life. I hope to start this very soon, or at least just to fine tune our "sabbath" time we currently have and to be more deliberate in what we are doing and having a better awarness of why! I will keep you posted as to what we do and how it is bring glory to God! Enjoy the rest of the day!!

The Shack

I just finished reading The Shack by William P. Young. I loved this book. It was one that I just couldn't put down and once I finished I was a little sad that I'm not still reading it.

Today I washed my westies and then attempted and somewhat succeeded at giving one a hair cut. She looks much better, but it was such a job. I hate to shell out $70.00 to have them both cut. They both smell so much nicer. Other than that it was a pretty eventless day, which I did enjoy!!

New Start

I know it's been awhile since I posted and I'm not sure why. Each day I read a few other's blogs and really enjoy hearing what other mom's are up to. So, I think I will attempt to blog more frequently with just daily random stuff.

I just wrapped up a bible study over the summer, actually I was leading it in my home with 6 other women. It is called No Other Gods by Kelly Minter. What a great study, simple yet very deep. I highly recommend it. I really enjoyed getting to know these women a little better and deeper. It seems that so many of us, me included, are just so on our guard with other women. Being hurt in the past by my "friends" puts me on the defense. I so long for those deep, deep friendships, where I can be myself without being judeged. Those are so hard to find, yet so many of us are in the same boat. Feeling isolated and alone. So, I am going to trust God and pursue these types of relationships and take a chance. There are no guarantees but I do know God will guide me and has already given me a peace about this whole issue. So, I'm diving in.

Today, I am working on homeschool curriculum and our schedule. Big fun! I still have a few books to buy. I shipped our DVD/Recorder back to Phillips to be replaced and hoping it will come this week. I use BJU HomeSat and record classes for my 3 sons. There is still a lot to do before we begin, but I'm not worried or crazy over it. I will just do what I can do and that will be enough. I hope everyone else has a great week, starting back to school!

Enjoy the day!