God's timing

This blog is basically, for my venting about TAKS and my journey to homeschooling.

But, this time is just for me to hear myself think thru typing. We have some friends that are adopting from Ethiopia, had things settled and were gearing up for their kids. Then, the rug was pulled out from them. Things stared going down hill and their kids(at home) had their hearts broken. I knew God's perfect timing for them in getting their new additions, was just going to be that.....God's timing.

Background....I moved to this area my senior year(long time ago). The first person that God put into my life is now one of the best friends in my life, Kelly Miles. We do not get to see each other as we like, but we can always know that we have each other. Her and her precious family, told us that God was directing them to the Middle East to serve Him. They, did not hesitate to go and take their kids and they have been there since Jan. of this year. She is a homeschooler and has been nothing but encouragement to me ( I got homeschool in somehow). I got an email from her today and my rug was pulled out from me. They are coming home because she is very ill. She has non Hodgkin's lymphoma and is in stage 3. As, I cried and started frantically, searching the internet for an information. I was reminded of our friends who had their rug pulling last week. I had to remind myself that God has already taken this. Her faith is not shaking in this diagnosis, so my faith should be the same. So, please keep Eddie, Kelly, Emily and Nathan Schieffer in your prayers. They are trying to make their way home back to Texas and start dealing this.
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God's timing......not for me to question , but to be still. (Thanks for that post on Friday Emily

Peace......

OMG!!!! We went to the book fair today. I was told expect to be overwhelmed. Well, at first we just could not believe how many people where there. Wade commented saying this is what people think of the public education system.

We really enjoyed our time there. We both just keep seeing so many things that Zach would love and also for Landon when his time comes. My brain started playing with me while I was there. I kept telling myself that I should have started this earlier, I can really do this (feeling like I have somehow cheated him). But, the more that I thought, it is about God's perfect timing. I have been blessed with being able to spend one on one time with each boy during the first 5 years of their lives. I ask you how great is that! Zach was in kindergarten with I had Landon so, I have had the most precious one on one time with my boys. God is good!

His perfect timing amazes me, how He knows what we need, when we need and He chooses to given to us when He deems necessary for HIS WILL NOT OURS. We sometimes do not understand why things are done the way they are, but He assures us that He will never leave or forsake us. So, how can I go wrong with what He has chosen for me. I just know that I can do all things thru Christ and He will never give me anything that I cannot handle, as long as I am abiding in HIM!!!!!! (Emily, yes I was thinking of you and your family with all your waiting on His timing)

All this to say the book fair gave me a lot of peace about our decision. Now, as we have begun to look at all the information given. What to use what not to use.....this is overwhelming.


Quick note on the great home shool choir....we enjoyed listing to them very much. Loved it Ellen!

Hi Ho Hi Ho it's off the homeschool book fair I go.....

Well, I have been encouraged to go the big Homeschool book fair this weekend.

Wade is taking off and we are going on Friday. I have had so many friends tell me so many different things about this big homeschool fair. I have heard that it is so overwhelming, for me right now it will not take much. This is all I need, already feeling under qualified and seeing all that is available for curriculum..... no pressure.

Really, I am starting to look forward to schooling Zach. I might actually be getting some confidence. I have had lots of encouragement and friends who have been great. Much love to you all!

I will let you know how the book fair goes.....I hear that a great homeschool choir will be singing. Good Luck Ellen...can't wait to hear you.