I am not a fan of change. I like a schedule and consistency. I don't like surprises or changes to my schedule. I actually have a physical reaction to all of the above. This summer we pretty much did nothing, and it was AMAZING! We homeschool so we do not really have a summer break from school work, but we do have a break from all the extras. It was so nice. No swimming, no gymnastics, no going here, no going there. Have I mentioned it was really nice? We don't even vacation in the summer (another beauty of homeschooling).
Well, now it is September and I have to leave my house. Cue change and cue my anxieties. I always second guess myself as to whether we are doing too much and if I will be able to handle all the activity while keeping up with school work and house keeping needs. Oh yeah, and my awesome job too. My none negotiable is that we sit down and eat dinner together, at the kitchen table, every night! My kids love it! This is the first week that we have all activities in place and I have to bring my A game. Every aspect of my life revolves around my family and that is perfectly fine with me! Even my hobby, scrapbooking, is ultimately for them. My reward is seeing the abilities of my kids advancing and to see their character align with Christ's examples and know that HE has given me the strength and resources to foster these. My life may seem small to others but it feels really big to me!
Because I have a small sphere I sometimes feel that I am not doing enough to share Christ with others. Most of my daily interactions are with other Christians, and I need that right now. But then God reminded me that Christians struggle too. We need love, and compassion, encouragement and a listening ear. I have these to give and will do my best to do all of these to the glory of God!
