I have not abandoned the bloggy world

I have been in several bible studies with Good Morning Girls over the past few seasons, digging deeper into how I apply the Word in my life.
I have been battling a hormonal emotional upheaval with no end in sight. (Need all the Word I can plug in) 
We are finishing up third grade with my "special gift" thanks to UHSE 11 Special Needs Expo. Super filled with godly wisdom.  We also added a new addition to our home school clan, my nephew. He is almost 16 and what a smile on him! He melts my heart!

My mom continues to be a shopaholic, but as of today she is really sick with an infection that is impairing her mind. Please pray for her as the Lord leads.  We are trying to get her to live with us, but she wants to stay in her own home, which I can understand. I am just too far to take care of her like that on a daily basis- and gases prices beyond reasonable.

My number one son is finishing up his first year of law school (proud mom moment)  He came home for Christmas and Spring Break which was utterly too short and fast for me!  I can't wait for summer break!

We are finally doing some work on our yard after nine years. DH has a friend, yay!  We still have a list that I am sure may never get done, but trying to be like Paul, and be content...

Things are going well for our family biz "Paragon Plumbing", DH is working hard while he is in sever pain.  He is also trying to eat a more "vegan type" diet to control cholesterol.

I on the other had have discovered I am an emotional eater, grief lead me back to weight I had lost for my sisters wedding, so the new goal is for me to get back for my 25th yr with my dh. That is Nov. so hopefully restraint kicks in. Mean o pause is the devil's friend! Pizza is mine : )

I hope you all have a wonderful Passover/ Easter- May this be the year of your coming Messiah/ Yeshua has risen! Praise His Holy Name! Shalom.

After the Evaluation

It's not bad, just not what I expected. My mother in law/ love is my evaluator. Mind you she is laid back and I highly respect, and love her deeply. That said, we do not share the same love of Yeshua my messiah.

Knowing my son is a lil special, I may have put off testing of any kind, thinking he would grow out of all the quirks. My mother in law took a big breath, one of relief that he could read, the other that he "should" be writing better. My heart sunk. Have I already failed this special boy the Lord gave me?  My mother in law was not harsh or mean, thank G*d. She was supportive and began to tell me some children process things different.  My journey begins.

People may poo poo facebook, but I have tons of veteran home school moms on there. There is where my info begins. Felice Gerwitz of Media Angels took over The Ultimate Home School Expo from Cindy Rushton and just as I needed Felice did a Special Needs Expo. Thankfully, I was able to attend this one. We are getting on our feet a bit, after a huge slump of unemployment and starting a business from nothing. The Lord knew the how's, the who's, the speakers.  I was blessed beyond! The group of ladies in the chat room where funny, encouraging, & inspiring.  We laughed, cried, worshiped, and prayed for one another.

I learned so much! So I am going to enjoy my son as the gift he is and unwrap him slowly and savor every surprise and every spark that comes from him. 

It's Time for the Fall Season of 21 Days of Prayer for Sons

For all the details check Brooke's page and come join dedicated mama's who pray the word over their sons in the areas they need it the most. You will be blessed as you bless your sons with the word of G*d over their lives.

We are starting Sept 6th so get your copy of the book that will change the way you pray for your sons.

There is Nothing New Under the Sun Ecc 1:9

Praying without ceasing has a different meaning for me. While I have prayed the word over my sons since my Pastor taught it many years ago. I find the joined prayer of like minded Mamas very affirming. I am also in a group doing The Ministry of Motherhood, and reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts, and Monte Swan's Romancing Your Child's Heart. It's like parenting boot camp.

I have never woke before everyone, this is a huge challenge and has been a struggle, but I desire to be this person. Thankfully our home school is on vacation for a month.

So, yesterday after a long day taking care of my mother and shopping with hubby and lil guy, I spent some time in my #1 son's room while he played his video games. He had just been to a hunting class. Of course lil guy comes in a joins in the conversation and we are just spending time together between yawns. I ask if Joe "lil guy" can read his bible while we are in there, so of course Sean "#1" says yes. While reading lil guy informs me he is going to be a priest, that he had a dream and YHWY told him to be a priest like He told Sean to be a lawyer. My jaw dropped. Lil guy is going to be 8. Sean heard from the Lord at about 14.

This is not a total surprise as I have prayed the word over him and have him speak the word in his prayers. He is a bold lil guy. I had a feeling when he was 3 at a friends wedding after the Pastor said Amen, he loudly recited: Psalm 103:1 "Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me, Jesus I love you, Haleyula"!

He is a story teller, he has vivid dreams. I tell him always, G*d is going to use him mightily.

As I ponder these things I know he will do something great for the Lord. He was a miracle from birth. I attempted an unassisted vbac at home that went bad. I had toxemia and full blown seizures. All I can say is that the prayer of the fervent availed much. In the "world" we should not be here. He had other plans.

Doing these studies has been what I need after loosing my dad last November, and my childhood friend the year before that. Time to live fully, love deeply, smile often.

I have precious gifts from the King and I am living in the state of shock and awe of His grace, and I am counting it all joy through life's journey.

In the Quietness of My Mind You are there.

This place has been on my mind for some time. I have not felt settled any one place. I have moments of "okay,this is what I have". I have come to accept that this is not my home, and that my soul knows very well. So this is short and sweet. Today till whenever, the corner of the couch will do, because in the quietness of my mind You are there! Thank you Father.

Wondering about my Rewards

As I ponder why the Lord hasn't given me more...the Holy Spirit is gently saying it is not about the number, it is about who they are to you. The light bulb just got a little brighter in my mind.
I have an overwhelming love for these two very different rewards. I know that He has given them to me to be for Him and His kingdom and I am blown away by who they are in Him who made them.
No 1 was speedy & easy to teach and train, a soft and gentle spirit.
No 2 oiy! He is the better late than early kind, hard to teach and train, rambling, jumping, and loud, but a real esoteric spirit.

I pray I do better always, and not crush their spirits for they are my rewards.

I am forever thankful to a Father who gave these gifts to me, so undeserving, yet showered in immeasurable grace through the blood of my messiah Yeshua.

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