my prayer for today

As Summer ends, and Autumn begins, we are busy.

Busy with Ballet, and Cub Scouts, and Nutcracker rehearsal, and rigorous school work, and more responsibility, out of town guests, and training...and the list goes on.

Add to the list of busyness: finding a Church Home...

The stress of it all, is sitting heavily on my shoulders. I'm fatigued and moody and boring.

Today, I am trying to focus on what is important.

God is important.
So prayer is important, and time spent reading the Bible is important...Family Worship is important.

My Husband is important.
So communicating (not just talking), and understanding (because we are so different), and helping him is important (because we're in this together).

The Children are important.
So Mothering: eye contact, listening, touching are important. Their growing Faith is important, their Hearts are important, their Education is important. Having fun (making Memories) is important.

Home is important.
So keeping Home is important. Tidiness is important, so is being cozy and comfortable. Clean clothes are important (but not having ALL the laundry done each day). Good Food is important (but a Tuna Casserole never hurt anyone, ). Sweep the floor. Light a candle. Smile.

I pray that God gives me the energy to follow this Order of Things, and I will feel rested, and happy, and full of life.

Amen.

daybook, september 7th

Outside my Window...a little warmer than I would like, and overcast


What We're Learning...relationship is more important than academics. Specifically, our relationship with God


I am thankful for...my Dad's surgery going well


From the kitchen...traditional Back to School meals: coffee cake for breakfast, chili for dinner


I am wearing...black capris, Reds tee, black and white flip-flops, and a pen in my hair (back to school, indeed)


I am reading...gracious...more like what am I not reading...Hosea, Redeeming Love, Mission of Motherhood, Wheelock's Latin guide, The Long Winter, ... ... ...


I am praying...that my Dad's surgical pain goes away very soon


I am creating...lesson plans, they make my military-minded hubby happy. Me...not so much...


I am hearing...Judah crying, he just woke up from his nap, and is still getting used to his scary crib :( ...Sissy saved him, they are now Rocking...


I am remembering...(trying to remember) to lower my voice to a whisper instead of yelling...have I mentioned I'm very forgetful?


I am going...probably nowhere this week...Brian has Battle Assembly this weekend, I'm trying to decide whether to go to church without him Sunday or not...


On my mind...my Dad, dinner, puffy toddler eyes due to forgetful Momma forgetting allergy meds last night, my nephew (first day of first grade = all day school = scary for his Momma = worried Aunt)


Noticing that...Quiet Time is the shortest part of our day...


One of my favorite things...listening to my kids narrate our Bible and History Lessons, and hearing, "Just one more chapter Mom...pleeeaaase," when I read Little House to them


A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...school, chores, following a schedule/routine, ballet, first Nutcracker rehearsals, Battle Assembly, maybe church