Friends..........

So today I've been thinking about some of the friends I have and have had in my life. Over the years, as do many people, I have come to make so many friends. Not just aquantances, but true friends. Some of my friends I barely speak to anymore, either because of our lives being so busy, or because of moving. Some of my friends, I've just met within the last couple of years but I feel like I've known them forever. You know, those people that have such a compassion and love that you feel it in their smile!
I met a friend like that recently. My husband was pastoring a church in the mountains and I met her through a homeschooling co-op group. From the first time I met her I knew that she was a unique and wonderful person all around. This young lady, was a true follower of Jesus.
Now, growing up you always hear about people from other denominations and are told that you shouldn't be close friends with them, due to too many differences. The thing I have come to realize is that is not so. A denomination can actually hinder a friendship that God wants to bring to pass. This friend of mine worships differently than me, but her life and her spirit is one of a true child of God. If you were to meet this friend of mine, you wouldn't even know the difference. She was there for me, when I needed someone not in our church to talk to. She was someone that I could talk to about anything and I felt that she wasn't condeming me or judging me. I KNEW that she was praying for me. I could feel her prayers. I will never forget this friend. Hopefully, we will still talk and keep in touch now that we have moved and are pastoring another church in a different area.
So what makes a friend? It's different for different people. One thing I know for sure, everyone enjoys being around someone that will listen with compassion. Someone who will pray for them and not spread rumors. A friend that they can trust to keep everything between them and God. It's nice to have friends in so many places. I thank God for the friends that I have. I thank God for the friendships that I will make. It feels so good to have true friends

Changes can be good....

Well again, there have been changes in our household. My husband had to relocate and is now pastoring a different church closer to our hometown. Things seem to be so peaceful right now, which is so nice. I pray that everything will work out here until God's plan changes for us.
Due to these changes and the move we have not gotten to start school until the first of September. My wish was to start the first week of August. Oh well, life goes on!
This year we are doing things a little different, but I've come to realize that something is different each year. No two years are the same, but you know, that's ok! Thats a good thing about homeschooling, you can change the way you do things from year to year.
I don't always like homeschooling. Some days it's all I can do to get myself out of my comfortable bed before 9am to get started teaching two very active boys! But, I love my children, and I will make that sacrifice to do what needs to be done in order for my children to have a good education and upbringing. You know learning is more than just about academics. It's about life. It's about learning how to be responsible adults who love God and are willing to obey him in faith.
I'm glad I have that opportunity to shape two boys into two young men who will love God, their wife, and kids. That is the most important thing I can give my kids. Above all education or resources (which are important) I can put them in a place where their marriage will be less likely to fail and their kids will know they are loved.
My youngest son told me the other day that when he grows up he wants his kids to be homeschooled! It made my heart happy to hear that. It tells me that homeschooling has not been a horrible experience for him!
God is making some changes in my own life and I will share more about that later.

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For Today.....

Outside my window... the sun has just really starting shining and the dew is still moist on the ground. Beautiful morning!

I am thinking... about how that many times we look to what others say as the truth instead of God's Word. We can all give an opinion but what does the Word say? Just because you respect someone doesn't always make them right.

I am thankful for... for my family and that we have an opportunity to serve God.

I am wearing... Still in my house coat! LOL

I am remembering... that I need to switch the clothes

I am going... to get changed and help my children with school.

I am currently reading... a study on healing

I am hoping... that the boys will behave in boys club tonight.

On my mind... nothing at this moment my mind is blank

Noticing that... my boys may actually get the school work done at a decent time today!

Pondering these words...supercalifragalisticexpialidocious

From the kitchen... dishes

Around the house... nice and cool

One of my favorite things~ the rain after a really hot day

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How does life get so busy?

It never ceases to amaze me that life is so busy sometimes. We all get in that rut. We do and clean, and help others, and organize...etc, busy busy.

Right now I'm sitting in the recliner doing nothing. That's right I said nothing. I'm actually enjoying it. Today we went to the local park to a field day with the local homeschooling group.

Since the last time I posted we have moved to the mountains to pastor a church. It has been so busy. I wasn't sure if there was going to be a homeschool group here because of the size of the town. There is! This group is a small christian group but I think it's great. We had more fun today than we have at some of the bigger group events back home.

The boys are going to camp next week so I've been working on getting everything done and them packed. AS I said busy busy. But I'm taking some mommy time and just relaxing (especially since I fell out in the yard and skinned up my knees. OUCH!)

I want to leave you with this inspiring little note written by a lady names Lori Flem. Take it to heart and think about it while you have the chance because you'll be too busy in 5 minutes.

I wonder how many of us miss the hungry HEARTS that greet us each morning across the breakfast table or silently long for us to convince them that they really are special to us and in the eyes of God? How easy it is to lose focus and scramble priorities. We get busy doing good things and miss one of the highest things God created us to attend to -- family.

God Bless
Jennifer

FOR TODAY...
Outside my window... the boys are playing with their remote control cars on the porch because the snow is everywhere...it's cold and the parking lot is full of snow

I am thinking... how nice it is that there is peace in the house right now

I am thankful for... for my family and my friends who support me

I am wearing... A jean dress with cotton pants underneath because it's cold. Can't see the pants but it keeps my legs warm.

I am remembering... that the dog needs to go out

I am going... to fix my husband supper in just a little bit

I am currently reading... God's Generals

I am hoping... that this evening will be peaceful too

On my mind... different families who have loved ones on their deathbeds right now.

Noticing that... our carpet needs to be vaccummed

Pondering these words...hmmm

From the kitchen... supper

Around the house... it's getting a little too warm in here

One of my favorite things~ the snow in the moonlight