Our 50 State Journey: Georgia Done...

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Georgia Done...

Well it took us into the first of this week...but we have finished Georgia.

I don't know why, but I am always amazed when I see God at work so evidently. This week I tried to tie in even more Bible lessons/stories/verses to the kids studies. Some I already had written on the computer while others I researched to go with the said lesson. And another listed Bible verses at the bottom of a page I printed (before reading). How many of these stories all the same Bible verse for them...then at church with my parents last week they preached on the same verses...then an email that I get with weekly Bible verses for kids memorization had the same verse...I guess that the Lord really wants us to learn this...so we took an extra couple of days for the lessons and are trying hard to implement them into our lives.

What are they...be kind and compassionate ALWAYS. Do not answer a wrong with a wrong. HHMM...while I first started thinking of my kids and how much they need hear this. They don't always talk kind to their siblings, they don't always talk with respect to their parents and my boys always seem to want to duke it out. I don't know about your house, but I am always saying, 'don't touch each other!!!' Then as we were talking about the verses and how they relate to our lives I started to feel the shame...the conviction. How can you expect this from your kids when you don't do it?? I admit, as a sinner and work in progress, I do not ALWAYS speak with kindness. I do not always show compassion. So we decided this is a family challenge. We will all remind each other to show kindness and compassion.

Then at the post office we got a package for a state that we had done over 3 weeks ago...in the package was the most amazing book...The Butterfly Effect. I recommend it for everyone to read!! I explains that while we may think a certain person has done something amazing we need to look back maybe many generation to see those that layed the ground work for him to be amazing. Well the same can be said for negative influences. If we don't show love and compassion what will it do to those around us? Will they grow up to be confident children? Will they know they are loved? Will they know they can do anything they set their mind to or will they be to scared to try? So the butterfly effect can be used for good and not so good.

So what effect will you leave? on your family? at your work? with your neighbors? everyone you encounter? Will they see Christ's love and compassion through your words and actions?

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, as Christ has forgiven you.

Galatians 5:22 ‘But the Spirit gives love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

Philippians 4:5- Let your gentleness be evident to all...Do not be anxious in anything...

Thessalonians 5:15 God tells us, ‘Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.’

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Meet our Family

We are a very clost knit family. I think that is why we choose early on to homeschool and have a large family. Jim and I were high school sweethearts who have been married for almost 15 years. We always knew we wanted a large family and the Lord has honored that and blessed us with 6 children. I am blessed to be able to stay at home and educate them. We have had a rough couple of years with the loss of a job, home and some other trying issues. The Lord has been faithful with His provisions. We are currently renting a small mountain cabin, living amongst God's nature and beauty. The creations and nature that surround us have us in awe most days. . Justin is our oldest son. He is almost 12. He is a great big brother and a great help around the house. He enjoys playing with Lego's, shooting his airsoft, riding his bike and taking care of Drake, his bearded dragon. Justin plans on joining the military when he is 17 and I am already mourning that loss! Paige is 10 going on 30. She is growing up so fast. She has a big heart for animals and God's nature. She is very creative and has an imaginiation that is larger then life. She likes to dance and is looking forward to starting dance lessons in the fall and loves drama! (mom and dad, not so much) Blake is 9 and ALL boy. Anything that he can shoot, hit or kill he likes. He would rather be playing video games then playing outside. Blake loves snacks and would eat all day if I let him. He is the opposite of his dad and brother and does not like anything technical or mechanical. He loves his airsoft and playing outside. Samanatha is 7. She loves wearing dresses and skirts but never wants to comb her hair. She is glad that we homeschool so she doesn't have to get ready everyday..She likes painting her nails and wearing pretty shoes. Sammi doesn't much like school, so it is a good thing that it comes quite easy for her. She is getting to be quite the reader. Bryce, our little 'dino boy', is 3 . He is the clown of our family and our entertainment most nights. He loves anything and everything dinosaurs!! Where he got that from, we aren't sure. He is enjoying 'doing school' and doesn't want help with anything. He takes after his dad and Justin and would rather have tools in his hand and working on something then anything else. He brings a smile our face all of the time. Chloe, our little princess, just turned one. She is the only one of our six, that God choose for us. She is our unexpected blessing. She was concieved when we didn't have a house, job or insurance. I was really not happy when I got pregnant with her. The Lord gave us a wake up call at 22 weeks and we learned to trust Him and to love our unborn daughter. Now, 1 year later we can not imagine our life without our little Chlo Bug. Her giggles and smiles make our day! The Lord is faithful and she is our proof. I hope you enjoyed meeting our family. I hope it will help you understand a little about us as you read our blog.