I'm baaaaaack!

Wow, I can't believe I have not blogged about anything since our big championship win. We have had some major changes around here. First my sweet husband lost his job in June and the initial shock was unbearable. After seeking some amazing, Godly counsel, I refocused and became the biggest cheerleader ever. I knew it was my job to encourage this man Jesus gave me. So after reading several scriptures I was able to cheer him on, and with that he started his own business. We have been so humbled by the Lord and his favor has been on our family. I took the advice of a friend and have now recruited the children to pray for their father for his needs. Work being the main one at the moment. Its really neat to see our kids fervently pray and believe with all their heart that if they ask, Jesus WILL answer. Just the other night I heard our littlest talking, after being tucked in, so I went in her room only to find her on her knees at the foot of her bed praying for her Daddy. So I joined her and we both prayed for him. Jesus has brought our family closer. We pray for everything around here. He is our provider.

The other biggest change around here is that we have decided to homeschool our oldest child. She was in a private school since the 2nd grade and I really thought the girl was going to HATE us for pulling her out. After MUCH prayer and again Godly counsel we told her our plans for her and she was OK with it all. She is in the 8th grade now and I never thought I'd say this but....I love her being at home with us. I always had the little three at home with me, so it felt like I had two sets of kids. One that went away for school and one that was always with me. Now I know I'm not perfect, but I really want to teach her everything. Not just academics but how to be a wife, friend, and mom. I just want to be the greatest influence in her life right now and not a group of hormonal boys and girls. She is enrolled in a co-op once a week and a world view class once a week. We had orientation for the world view class and we both had a blast. She made friends quickly and the parents were so nice, we both had never experienced such kindness so quickly. She told a friend of ours she was excited about homeschooling! Jesus has really softened her heart, and I am so thankful. She has been such a joy to be around. The littles love her being around them all day. Tonight she asked if she could read to them before bed. I was SHOCKED! I had only dreamed and prayed for her transition to be this smooth. Jesus you ROCK! Tomorrow pictures of the new school room!