Last week was so crazy that I’m really not even going to tell all the details that I might normally tell. It was teacher appreciation week, and while I’m happy to have served, it was tiring! A few of us planted succulents, made a luncheon, bought coffee cards, made a breakfast, and created baskets of little odds and ends. Because our parent group is a tad small, I had the opportunity to serve on many occasions last week...as well as enjoy a luncheon, a coffee gift card, a succulent, and a basket of goodies. All in all, it was a great teachers week, and by the time Friday rolled around, I was so thankful!
Our students continue to prepare and work hard on the Patriotic Program. Its hard to believe that it will take place this Friday...also my 36th birthday! I am so thankful for all of the students that have done what I have asked, even when it was hard! I wish I knew how to encourage a few to give it their 100% best effort, but I think that becomes an issue of the heart and obedience, and not something that can be solved in music class. They are a great group of kids, and I’m so proud of them. They’ll be singing the “Star-Spangled Banner”, “This is My Country”, “This Land is Your Land”, “Flag of the Free”, and the “Statue of Liberty”. Several of the older students are working on Scripture passages, and quotes from Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Francis Scott Key, and Ronald Reagan. I am really looking forward to it all coming together. And I’d be lying if I said I was not nervous about it! Roger
has been my sounding board for so many things. My friend, Allison, has provided many moments of
listening ears as I think and work through ideas.
I am not sure what God has in store for the Patriotic Program, but the attacks from Satan have been strong and steady on this one! It’s been one hurdle after another, and just when I think we’ve hit smooth sailing, something else has popped up. Perhaps after the program, I’ll be able to give a few more details. For now though, I would just covet your prayers. I’m asking that first and foremost that God will be glorified. I’m asking that the students would give their best efforts, and let God work through them. I’m asking God to allow the message of salvation to go forward unhindered, and that the seeds of Good News will be planted. I’m asking for calmness of heart for me as well as peace of mind. God is good, and He is faithful!
Friday provided us with the opportunity to help the ladies in our church set up some tables for the Give-Away Sale. Every year, our church hosts a give away sale, where everything is free. I never know where all the stuff come from, but every year there is an abundance! The kids helped haul in boxes from the garage, set stuff on table, and of course, they found a few treasures in the process! We did bring more stuff to the give-away than we brought home! Oh well, it was fun for them. I found a beautiful quilt at the give away that I was delighted to bring home.
Also on Friday, I was given a bouquet of flowers from our administrator. I do enjoy tulips!
On Saturday morning, I had the rare opportunity to go out with my sister, Hannah, for a bit. I don’t
get to see her nearly as often as I’d like, so I savor the opportunities! Emma came with me, as Roger had many things that he was trying to get done around the house. Emma did very, very well, but its not quite the same as when its just Hannah and I. I was thankful for the time spent together shopping and finding some bargains. As usual, the majority of what I purchased was food!!
On Saturday evening, we went to the Philbrook’s for a birthday party. Their oldest girl, Emma, is in Garetts class at school. And we are friends with their family, so it was nice to go to a low-key, casual event! It was a fun evening.
Roger had also taken the boys fishing on Saturday, and Chandler was stoked that he had caught a trout! It was a fun time for the boys and Roger.
Last Wednesday, we had an early release day from school. Roger also had the day off, and the weather was beautiful! We spent the afternoon tromping around on some trails at a park near our house. The boys stuck their feet in the water, but not this mama! It was a fun afternoon. The ticks are bad again this year, so we spend time every evening looking through heads of hair for ticks. Not very fun, but kinda necessary right now!
Sunday was Mothers Day. Who decided that Mothers Day should be on a Sunday?! I had the opportunity to to play the piano at another local church. Although I was nervous, God helped me through it all. I had the opportunity to play a piano special for the offertory, and I was reminded that it has been quite a LONG time since I have done that!
It was just another day in paradise, but that’s okay. Roger is a great father to our children, and I am thankful for the balance he provides in our home and in our marriage. Its not all roses, but it is a work in progress. The older I get, the more I realize that the most precious gift I could ever be given for Mothers Day is not a tangible one. Its knowing our children have asked Christ into their hearts. It’s seeing our children love and serve God with all of their hearts. (It might not look exactly how I think it should, but knowing God is at work in their lives is a gift.) Those aren’t tangible gifts, but those are the desires of my heart. I’m continuing to pray for our children.
3 John 1:4
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”
No comments:
Post a Comment