God is ALWAYS Good!

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.


The last few days have been a time of sorrow, joy and hope for our family. 

 On Thursday, I went to the doctor for a second ultrasound to find that our baby's heart had stopped beating. I do not know why, but I have peace because I trust in the Lord! He is the giver and taker of life so I trust Him to know best for me. I have had tears of sorrow and of joy.

I have joy for many reasons. His timing is PERFECT! Rob is scheduled to go to Texas for 2 months for work and God allowed this to happen before he left so I was not alone! I have joy because God has blessed me with 6 children already. I have joy knowing that this baby is in heaven with my first child I lost and I have hope knowing I will see their faces some sweet day!!

I can rest knowing that my Heavenly Father has my best in His mind. His ways are perfect and I rest in the promises of His Word. 

First Day of School!

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Today we started our first day of school! I am blessed to have a functioning school room from day one. Our room is a finished room in the basement. God knew exactly what we needed when we got this house. I know a classroom is not necessary for home schooling but it is nice to have a set place! It was fun to hear the excitement of the girls as they dressed, brushed teeth and did their hair before school. I love that they were so excited! We will see in a month if they continue this excitement!

 Our morning started with the Pledge to our Nations Flag, and singing "My Country Tis of Thee." I remember doing this in school every morning and I want to teach my girls too. Hannah and Elizabeth learned about organizing today, and put those skills to the test. Julia and Emily did Bible and then Julia finished the day with her counting book. Rachel did Bible and Math for her first day. We were in school for about an hour and a half today. I plan on adding new subjects every couple of days. I like the idea of building up to the next subject.

I know it will take a few weeks to tweak our day to how I want it to be. I have 3 who are 3, 2, and 1 so I am open to ideas from those who have had this in their schooling. (Mrs. Chilson HINT) I know they will get used to the routine too. I plan on finding age appropriate things to try to keep their attention to, and they will ONLY get those items when we are down stairs for school. It will be their special school box. Please pray for me as we continue our school year. Pray that the girls will continue their excitement for learning. I know this is going to be a great year! It is hard to believe that Hannah is in 5th, Elizabeth is in 4th, Rachel in 2nd, Julia K5, and Emily K3! My girls are growing so fast and I constantly pray that I am instilling God's Values for life and book learning.

RANDOM Top 5's

It has been over a month since I have posted so I am going to post several top 5's of my life right now! I think I am going to start doing this often. It makes me stop and think and reminds me of what is special in my life. There are days that I get down, and feel alone but this is a great reminder for me to know I am NEVER alone!

Top 5 Reasons I Home School

5. I want to be home with my children and Christian School is not in our budget.

4. I truly enjoy being with my children and seeing their faces light up with understanding!

3. I want to know my children are getting a well rounded education. (not necessarily just from books)

2. I LOVE LOVE LOVE teaching!

1. I want my children to learn about every day life too. I have all girls and I am training them to one day be a better wife and mother than I am! 

Top 5 Reasons I KNOW I Am Getting OLD(er)

5. Kids with NO respect for adults ANNOY me!!

4. I often think "What would my Grandparents and Parents do?

3. My back hurts EVERY morning when I wake up and it makes me MOAN!!

2. I am now the one that feels that driving 60 in a 55 is speeding!

1. I can NO LONGER drink caffeine with dinner. It keeps me up until 4am!!

Top 5 Reasons I Love my Church: Lighthouse Indy

5. My Pastor prays for me daily!

4. There is a place for everyone in the family.

3. Bus kids! Yes, sometimes they can be crazy, but aren't all kids a little crazy sometimes? I know mine are.

2. I have the BEST Pastor and Pastor's Wife. I love them so very much.

1. Everyone is WELCOME! God is no respecter of persons and wants all to come to Him. 

Top 5 Reason I Love my Husband

5. He loves me even when I am unlovable!

4. He loves ALL of our children as much as I do!

3. He works VERY hard so I can be home!

2. He knows when I need a break and sends me OUT the door or comes home with a Pepsi in his hand!

1. He makes me feel special every day. Some days it is just that look in his eyes that makes me know I am his number 1!