Homeschool Mother’s Journal 5/18
In my life this week…
The children and I are making “Welcome Home” banners for my husband’s homecoming this summer. He is currently away serving on his 5th year long combat deployment in Afghanistan. I am also in the beginning stages of designing my newest website, Managing Your Blessings, getting ready for it’s launch this summer 🙂
In our homeschool this week…
We finished up our core subjects last month so we are focusing on some fun projects we are not able to do during the year. This week we made some “mock” explosions using baking soda and vinegar in different vessels (ie: balloons, 2-liter soda bottles). Blowing up things for us is always a lot of fun!
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
Focus on the important things first. I know that my relationship with my children is more important to me than drilling them with an assignment they might need extra help with. I would rather strengthen my relationship with my children and take a break from school than hurt them by getting frustrated or upset with them. I’m in this for the long haul 🙂
I am inspired by…
My husband’s love for Jesus. It always amazes me how my husband can be in the middle of a war zone and still hold men’s Bible studies. He has a very contagious love for Jesus and the strength and determination he displays in all situations amazes me. I’ve truly never met such a hard working, kind, wise, funny, diligent, humble, generous, and loving person in my life.
Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
This week we went out to the park and for walk down by the river. Germany is gorgeous in the spring time!
My favorite thing this week was…
Making chocolate chip cookie dough cupakes with my children!
What’s working/not working for us…
One thing that is definitely working for us – that has ALWAYS worked for us – is our morning devotion time together. It is such a sweet and special time between the children and I.
One thing that does not work for us is skipping devotions – when we do this there is always conflict and frustration early in the day. And for our family, this is just not an option.
Questions/thoughts I have…
Wondering where God is going to take us after Germany. There are a lot of unknowns with our family as we are finished with the military after this contract is up. Trusting God to guide us where we need to be in order to continue to walk right in the center of His will and purpose for our lives 🙂
Things I’m working on…
Receiving love from others. This is a struggle for me every day. However, victory is mine through Christ Jesus! A broken childhood can be overcome and I am a living testimony!
I’m reading…
I am REREADING:
Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul {John & Stasi Eldredge}
Keeping Our Children’s Hearts {Maxwell}
I’m cooking…
Sukiyaki, vegetarian lasagne, grilled ceasar salad, ordering Chinese, and reheating leftovers….LOL.
I’m grateful for…
Deployment #5 coming to an end. A year can be a long time when your other half is on the other side of the world…
I’m praying for…
The continued safety for my husband and ALL of the coalition forces stationed around the world. Forever grateful for all the sacrifices made every day that the average person enjoying freedom will NEVER hear about. We love you and are grateful for you – our heroes! We also pray for our 3 sponsored children every day. Our hearts desire is to meet each of these precious ones in person one day. To our brilliant Dario {in Ecuador}, our precious Sinead {in Ecuador}, and our sweet Steven {in Indonesia}: We BELIEVE in you, love you, and are honored that God graced our family with your lives. This past year of getting to know you and receiving your letters have forever changed our lives and relationship with God. And for this we are forever grateful to you! Praying we meet you in real life!
A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
This photo was taken last summer the day my husband deployed. This is in honor of our upcoming 12th wedding anniversary {June 10} and my love coming home this summer. I can’t wait until you are safely in my arms again!
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very handsome hubs! Thank you for your service to our country – the whole family. I was born on Guam because daddy was Air Force 😉 My parents anniversary is June 10 – it will be 46 years for them this year – and they are still happy about it 😉 we are in our 12 year & very blessed. I love getting to “know” ya better – God bless
I am excited to read your new blog – “Managing Your Blessings.” I am sure it will be worth reading.
Happy Anniversary to your family! Thank you for your husband’s and family’s sacrifice! We went through one deployment, so I can only imagine how difficult it must be enduring your fifth while you are living in another country. Praying for your husband’s safe return and a smooth transition back into family life.
Blessings!
Thank you for the sacrifices you, your husband, and your children have made to defend our freedoms in this country and around the world.