Not sure any day is enough.

When I started this blog I was going through a rough time with our adopted son. I was lucky to make it through a day with out crying. So asking myself is today enough then was a completely different story than asking today. As time moves on and we grow closer to God we are shown things within us that need to change. At that point in my life I could not change. I was unable to receive what God was showing me.
Now three years later and many many lessons later, I believe I hear God's voice much clearer. I have come to a point in my life where I am not wiling to deal with nonsense. I choose my friends wisely as to surround myself with people who show me where I am falling short and help me to make changes in my life.
My life ministry is my children and husband. I believe God has put me in a position to love them and show them His love for them. asking myself daily is today enough has changed a little. Now it is more like Did I show them God working in my life today. It is hard when you wake up and seem to cook, clean, teach, and many other things through out the day, then ask what did I do today to teach them Gods love. Now we have Bible lessons and we talk about God, but I am more talking about my actions. I believe God uses our actions more than our words to teach others.
So as of today I am setting a personal goal to let me actions show my family Gods love.

2 weeks down.

Well we have had two successful weeks of home schooling. The first week seemed so easy, but mostly it was just reviewing. This week we did a lot more but still a lot of review.

We celebrated Solomon's birthday at Busch Gardens on Tuesday and I was reminded of how fortunate our family is. Not only has God blessed us with four beautiful children but with finances to enjoy lots of activities. Growing up my parents struggled paycheck to paycheck just pay the bills. I am grateful that I had parents who worked so very hard so I could enjoy the things I loved. And now I look at my life and pray my children will grow up with a  sense of need, NOT want.
This has been the topic of my prayers this week. Daily I hear people (myself included) saying I "need" this or that. When actually we have everything we need and much much more! Our urgency for things has put our country in a state of want rather than need. I say this not to make anyone feel bad but to explain the joy God gave me with just $20 this week.
While at Busch Gardens I was waiting for the boys to get off a ride and saw two grown men having their picture taken with Big Bird and Elmo. These two were with a group from Orlando for persons with physical and mental disabilities. One of the men was in a wheel chair and the other had major malformation of his face. Anyway I could see the joy they both had while having their picture taken with these fun characters. I watched from a distance for about 5 min, until the Lord prompted me to but them a picture that had been taken. When the men and their caregivers saw the pictures they were ecstatic. The one care giver told me all they wanted while visiting Busch Gardens was having a picture with Elmo. It was such a joy for me to see them smiling and laughing. I took pictures with them and shared in their excitement.
This week God has brought both of these men to mind daily. I will continue to pray for them both and I will so grateful for my healthy God loving children.
Thank you Lord for your blessings in my life!

Day 2 Down!

Well we are off to a good start. Day two of home school was as productive as day one. I know that the first few weeks will be light work for the boys but it is nice just to ease into things.
We have family in this week and Labor day weekend so, having things lighter these weeks helps out.
I am so very excited about homeschooling this year. I believe God has called me to this and I cant wait to see how he changes our lives.

WOW 3 years?

I can't believe it has been 3 crazy years since I blogged. I guess I need to keep up a little better. I had stopped blogging because I wasn't sure how much was too much to share regarding our adoption. I was afraid of people looking down on us and our family for our choices. I have since learned it doesn't really matter what other think. God is in control and we have followed His leading in trying to do the best for our family.
Since my last post we have moved to North Port Florida and are currently attending a great Church.
 Marcus has moved to an independent living program to help him get ready for life beyond high school. He will be a senior this year and hopes to join the military after graduation. We think this is a great opportunity for him!
Solomon will be in 1st grade this year, and after a year at private school we David and I decided home school will be the best option for our family. I am looking forward to learning and teaching him and Josiah this year.
Josiah had a wonderful Pre-k year and will start home school this year as well.
And as many of you know we have a baby now. Isaac is 15 months now and growing too too fast!
I hope to keep the blog up better this year sharing my experiences in homeschooling.