I am thankful for:
A sunny day. We had three days of rain at the beginning of the week, so those golden rays were especially welcome.
The freedom to homeschool. It has been a joy to teach my daughter. I'm also thankful for her test scores which we received this week. However, homeschooling has been more than academics. It has also afforded us the opportunity to work on spiritual discipline and self-control and to anchor our view of life, culture, and history on God's Word. Our lengthy theological discussions have been good for us both. I know this is not for everyone and should be a matter of Christian liberty. However in our situation, it has been a great blessing.
On a bittersweet note, my aunt went home to be with the Lord. At the end, she clearly said that she wanted to go to her Heavenly Father's house. She is free from her cancer and enjoying the presence of God. I pray for God's comfort to support my uncle and cousins. Thank God, He gives dying grace and the grace to continue to live.
A sunny day. We had three days of rain at the beginning of the week, so those golden rays were especially welcome.
The freedom to homeschool. It has been a joy to teach my daughter. I'm also thankful for her test scores which we received this week. However, homeschooling has been more than academics. It has also afforded us the opportunity to work on spiritual discipline and self-control and to anchor our view of life, culture, and history on God's Word. Our lengthy theological discussions have been good for us both. I know this is not for everyone and should be a matter of Christian liberty. However in our situation, it has been a great blessing.
On a bittersweet note, my aunt went home to be with the Lord. At the end, she clearly said that she wanted to go to her Heavenly Father's house. She is free from her cancer and enjoying the presence of God. I pray for God's comfort to support my uncle and cousins. Thank God, He gives dying grace and the grace to continue to live.
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your aunt. I'm thankful that you have peace knowing she's with our Saviour.
ReplyDeleteAnd I too am thankful that Homeschooling has become a viable options for parents. It was just coming into fashion when my kids were young. Nowadays it has become so fine tuned that I know that's the way I would go - especially given the spiritual climate in many of the public schools.
I'm looking forward to my grandchildren coming over for art lessons from grandpa!
Thanks, Diane, for you condolences. It makes all the difference knowing your loved one is with the Lord.
ReplyDeleteYou husband is quite the artist. The Spurgeon portrait is great!