Homeschool Buyers Co-op
Strength in Submission
"Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. Husbands love your wives even as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it." Ephesians 5:22-25
It's not always easy to be submissive and there are times when I disagree with his decisions, but I have learned that if I follow my husband it makes our marriage work a lot easier. He has to answer to God for our family and the way he leads our home. My husband has to answer to God for the way he provides for us and keeps me happy. As long as I do my part in submitting to him and he does his part in submitting to God then everything will fall into place.
When those things get out of order and he does not want to follow God's will for our family or I don't want to agree with his decisions he makes, then there will be fighting and tension and turmoil in the marriage. No one will be happy and most marriages end in divorce because the home is out of order.
Sometimes being a submissive wife requires us to do things we might not be in the mood for or might not have time to do. But if that's what we need to do to keep our husbands happy then that is the right thing. I will say it again, it's NOT always easy and it took me 15 years to figure it out.
So many have asked how we made it this far in our marriage and how we are still in love after all these years....well it hasn't always been great and we've had some rough years, but God showed us how to love each other and put Him first in our lives.
Marriage takes a lot of work and its hard. Every day you have to wake up thinking "What can I do today to make him happy?" or "How can I make his day better?" Sweet little notes in his lunch or text messages during the day at work is nice and unexpected. We have to go out of our way to be nice to each other or we will get lazy and complacent. We just assume the other one is happy and then you grow apart.
You have to communicate every day how you feel or you will lose your connection. Our tone of voice makes a WORLD of difference.
Proverbs 15:1 " A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
Choose your words wisely and don't just say things without thinking first.
Learn to pray together at home. That can be the most precious thing and helps you grow together in the Lord and stronger as a couple learning to open up and tell each other your deepest feelings. Asking God to forgive us for our failures in front of our spouse is humbling and helps them to see us at our weakest. It's good for them to know we are aware of our faults and we need God's help to fix them.
So, just because I said all that, don't get this mental picture in your head that our marriage is perfect, because it's not. I still struggle every day trying to be submissive and bite my tongue and keep him happy. It's a DAILY job. Marriage is hard work but it's worth it. And I am so glad we made it this far. I hope God gives us 50 more years together.
It's not always easy to be submissive and there are times when I disagree with his decisions, but I have learned that if I follow my husband it makes our marriage work a lot easier. He has to answer to God for our family and the way he leads our home. My husband has to answer to God for the way he provides for us and keeps me happy. As long as I do my part in submitting to him and he does his part in submitting to God then everything will fall into place.
When those things get out of order and he does not want to follow God's will for our family or I don't want to agree with his decisions he makes, then there will be fighting and tension and turmoil in the marriage. No one will be happy and most marriages end in divorce because the home is out of order.
Sometimes being a submissive wife requires us to do things we might not be in the mood for or might not have time to do. But if that's what we need to do to keep our husbands happy then that is the right thing. I will say it again, it's NOT always easy and it took me 15 years to figure it out.
So many have asked how we made it this far in our marriage and how we are still in love after all these years....well it hasn't always been great and we've had some rough years, but God showed us how to love each other and put Him first in our lives.
Marriage takes a lot of work and its hard. Every day you have to wake up thinking "What can I do today to make him happy?" or "How can I make his day better?" Sweet little notes in his lunch or text messages during the day at work is nice and unexpected. We have to go out of our way to be nice to each other or we will get lazy and complacent. We just assume the other one is happy and then you grow apart.
You have to communicate every day how you feel or you will lose your connection. Our tone of voice makes a WORLD of difference.
Proverbs 15:1 " A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
Choose your words wisely and don't just say things without thinking first.
Learn to pray together at home. That can be the most precious thing and helps you grow together in the Lord and stronger as a couple learning to open up and tell each other your deepest feelings. Asking God to forgive us for our failures in front of our spouse is humbling and helps them to see us at our weakest. It's good for them to know we are aware of our faults and we need God's help to fix them.
So, just because I said all that, don't get this mental picture in your head that our marriage is perfect, because it's not. I still struggle every day trying to be submissive and bite my tongue and keep him happy. It's a DAILY job. Marriage is hard work but it's worth it. And I am so glad we made it this far. I hope God gives us 50 more years together.
Homeschool Field Trips
THANK YOU!
To the 4 people who donated money for our flights. We are so grateful for your generosity. We pray that God will greatly bless your family. I was able to book the flights, but while I was waiting to get the money, the prices went up. So after some checking around I found that staying over night and flying with southwest airlines is cheaper than flying there and back in one day with delta.
I got a hotel room at the medical rate and our tickets for $830. So that left some for airport parking, meals and cab fare. Thanks again for everything. I am trying not to stress about the expenses for our trip later this year for his surgery. I know God will provide a way like He always does!
I got a hotel room at the medical rate and our tickets for $830. So that left some for airport parking, meals and cab fare. Thanks again for everything. I am trying not to stress about the expenses for our trip later this year for his surgery. I know God will provide a way like He always does!
Temperance (Self Control)
Temperance- 1. Moderation; particularly, habitual
moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions;
restrained or moderate indulgence; as temperance in eating and drinking;
temperance in the indulgence of joy or mirth. temperance in eating and drinking
is opposed to gluttony and drunkenness, and in other indulgences, to excess. 2.
Patience; calmness; sedateness; moderation of passion.
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance:
against such there is no law.
We all need to learn more self control with our cell
phones and ipods. Putting them down and having real life connections with
people, face to face. Praying more and reading our Bibles more and using our
cell phones less.
God rewards your self-control. Look at Joseph.
While he spent a number of years in prison and as a slave, eventually he rose
to the highest appointed position in Egypt and even found his family once
again. God will eventually reward your self-control. You just need to have some
patience. Sometimes when we get frustrated with situations that involve others,
we have a tendency to say hurtful things, before we really think about what we
are saying. At times it is difficult for us to be careful with our words, this
is when we need God’s help. God can help
us control our tongues; we need to trust God to help us in this area.
Proverbs 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth
and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Prov. 12:15-16 “The way of a fool is
right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. A fool’s
wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.”
Speaking too hastily is like a tube of toothpaste. Once you squeeze it and the
toothpaste comes out, there’s no way to put it back in. The words out of a
fool’s mouth are quick and it’s too late to do damage control as the damage has
been done.
The believer’s testimony speaks the loudest about how we walk with
the Lord. We can blab all we want, but our actions will reflect whose fruit we are displaying – the fruit of the Holy Spirit or the fruit of the world (the
devil’s fruit). The more a Christian is
in the Word and applying it to their life, the more they will exercise that muscle
of self control. It does not come over night – it comes with much practice. The
world thinks that it’s good for you to speak your mind. However, the Lord
thinks differently.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. Isaiah 55:8
Struggling mother/ homeschooler
Sometimes I just feel like a horrible mother I cannot get my children to behave and it can be very discouraging. I wonder sometimes if I made a mistake in choosing to homeschool, It's a daily challenge to make the boys do their school and focus on their lessons. Every time I think of giving up and putting them in public school I get another email from Fox news about another school shooting. It really scares me to think about what could happen if I put my children back in public school and if someone brought a gun in the school system. I would never be able to forgive myself for giving up on homeschooling them.
We know it's the best thing for our children to be home with us. We are able to make our own schedule according to revivals and church activities. Not being tied down and stuck on the public school schedule is wonderful! They are learning Bible principles in almost all their lessons. I mean the way I think of it... isn't all parenting difficult? I can't just give up that would be so wrong of me I have to keep going one day at a time. I just keep telling myself "you can do this Terri, don't give up on your children they need you and they look to you for guidance".
So I feel a lot of pressure to make the best decisions for them and do the right things. I also set very high standards for myself and strive for perfection. When I don't meet my goals I am dissappointed in myself. (please tell my I'm not the only one) Being a mother is the hardest job in the world! I truly believe it, not only because I'm training children to become adults one day, but also because I do not get paid for what I do. Maybe when they grow up they will take care of me or one day in heaven I'll be rewarded (I hope). But for now I have to stay focused and not let the devil steal my joy.
We know it's the best thing for our children to be home with us. We are able to make our own schedule according to revivals and church activities. Not being tied down and stuck on the public school schedule is wonderful! They are learning Bible principles in almost all their lessons. I mean the way I think of it... isn't all parenting difficult? I can't just give up that would be so wrong of me I have to keep going one day at a time. I just keep telling myself "you can do this Terri, don't give up on your children they need you and they look to you for guidance".
So I feel a lot of pressure to make the best decisions for them and do the right things. I also set very high standards for myself and strive for perfection. When I don't meet my goals I am dissappointed in myself. (please tell my I'm not the only one) Being a mother is the hardest job in the world! I truly believe it, not only because I'm training children to become adults one day, but also because I do not get paid for what I do. Maybe when they grow up they will take care of me or one day in heaven I'll be rewarded (I hope). But for now I have to stay focused and not let the devil steal my joy.
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Tired from all the shopping...
Justus had a birthday!
we bought him a Pre-K booklet to start in and he is excited about "doing school" like his brothers.
He has been writing his name and tracing letters in his new book.
Fun times with grandparents
Justus loves his Nanny. (my mother's, mother)
We are so thankful for all our parents and grandparents. We love them all!
What the Bible says about what's in the News?
I am not a big fan of watching the news. It's sad and depressing to me and scary to my children. I do however receive Fox breaking news emails about top stories. I am very much out of the loop when it comes to things like Robin Williams committing suicide. The ice bucket challenge seemed silly to me and just simply a waste of water. A football star kicked out of the NFL for drugs hardly seems relevant. Who won the US Open is not interesting AT ALL! I am just not lured in by all the nonsense.
The stuff that does catch my attention is what is happening to Christians in other countries. Beheading another human being is the most gruesome form of murder I have ever seen. How anybody in their right mind can do this and sleep at night is just crazy! I will never understand the way they think but I do know who is in control. God knew this was going to happen. We are warned of this in the Bible how things will only get worse on this earth before Jesus returns. It's getting closer to his return the signs of the time are all around us.
Matthew 24:6-7 - And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Luke 21:11 - And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
2 Timothy 3:1-5 - This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
I hope that when you watch the news you are reminded of what the Bible says.
The stuff that does catch my attention is what is happening to Christians in other countries. Beheading another human being is the most gruesome form of murder I have ever seen. How anybody in their right mind can do this and sleep at night is just crazy! I will never understand the way they think but I do know who is in control. God knew this was going to happen. We are warned of this in the Bible how things will only get worse on this earth before Jesus returns. It's getting closer to his return the signs of the time are all around us.
Matthew 24:6-7 - And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Luke 21:11 - And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
2 Timothy 3:1-5 - This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
I hope that when you watch the news you are reminded of what the Bible says.
Pictures, Pictures, Pictures
Chic Fil A cow appreciation day!
playing outside at home
Camp Lifesavers!
Fourth of July!
Summer Reading program at the Library
We've been having fun this summer and too busy to blog but we started school back August 1st and so back to regular schedule. We are planning field trips and lots of fun this year!
Happy 9th Birthday Jaron!
My little baby who could barely eat when he was born is actually gaining weight.
He's very smart and also a little rebellious. (He gets it from me)
Please read the poem I wrote about him
"Blessings from God"
Click on the link at the top
Jaron's Check up in Boston
We went to see Jaron's doctors in Boston at the children's hospital last week. Just Jaron and I flew up that morning went straight to the hospital and back to the airport to come home that evening. The plane was full and it was hard to sleep but Jaron did nap a little on the way up there that morning.
I got some caffeine to try to wake up and prepare for a lot of walking.
We got a taxi to get to the airport...there is always a line of them waiting to pick up people.
We went right to Plastic surgery department and they took lots of 3D images of Jaron and did a panoramic xray of his teeth.
After pictures we went upstairs to the Cleft Clinic to meet with all his doctors. The waiting room is full of children just like Jaron and I think he feels comfortable there. We saw Dr. Shusterman and his fellows (docs in training) first. They determined by his xrays and an exam in his mouth that Jaron has "Slow Growth" and we will need to wait until next year to have his bone graft. They also said Jaron's back teeth line up good but he will need a palate expander for his top front teeth to be lined up with his bottom teeth. They can also work with our local dentist for the palate expander before he has the bone graft. Also learning from a mom in the waiting room that her son had the bone graft and the recover includes 12 WEEKS of pureed food, breaks my heart to think about it.
Then we met with Dr. Mulliken, our favorite surgeon. He is amazing at what he does. This man is dedicated. He was even seeing patients in his office on his lunch when we were down there getting pictures made. He plans to fix Jaron's deviated septum during the bone graft next year. He measures everything on Jaron's face in Millimeters. He charts the average growth for each gender and ethnicity to estimate growth rate for the future babies that come to him for surgery. He always brags about Jaron's cupid bow and how nice the scars form when he puckers.
Ready to get on the plane.
We had some snacks on the plane ride home.
The airport has a playground where kids can play while waiting to board the plane.
There was some lightning in the sky beside us on the way home that night and it was a little uncomfortable but I prayed in Jaron's ear for God to protect us and bring us home safely and He did.
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