I had to go back and read my own blog to see where I left off, um, 5 months ago.
And you know what?
Not much has changed.
And a lot has changed.
Doesn't that sum up our days?
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The Princess just turned 15 and is attending junior high school this year. We jumped from homeschooling to public school. I am confident that it was the right move, but it has not been without moments of doubt.
It is so very hard to watch your kids do life.
But it is also totally cool to watch your kids do life.
Daily I struggle with wanting to fix it for her, yet wanting her to experience the joy that comes from surviving something hard.
I think that is how God feels about us.
He could fix it for us, but what joy we would miss.
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What has been going on with you?
Wow, that was cool to see you pop up in my feed reader! Life is more of the same here. Watching Heavenly Father show me that what I want isn't what is right for now and that His offering is actually pretty great and to be happy with it. So I'm trying. :)
Posted by: Angela S | October 17, 2012 at 05:34 PM
Oh, I've just been checking your blog, like, daily, just in case. Woohoo!
Our family's flying along (feels like by-the-seat-of-our-pants sometimes) in ministry; looking forward to heaven so we can REST. Whew. Love your insights and perspectives (and humor!) but I also know how hard it is to keep up with a blog; sometimes it just can't be the priority. But I will continue to peek over here regularly - can't help myself!
Posted by: Melanie | October 18, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Glad to have you back! I've been checking... and checking...
I haven't blogged since JUNE! I keep saying I'm going to, but life just keeps racing by and I just don't take the time to sit down and do it.
Junior high was a little rough for my daughter, as was her freshman year. She's a junior this year and I've loved watching her "come into her own" this last year!
Be blessed! And keep writing!!!
Posted by: Dawn W | October 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Welcome back! It was so nice to see your blog make its way up my blog roll! :) life goes on in TwinkleVille... Started GF diet, had a major national exam... Now in the midst of an ARGGGGHGHH week... But all's good... :) with God, it's always good. :) have a blessed (insert length of time until next blog post)!! Do write again!!! Soon...ish... :)
Posted by: Twinkle mommy | October 24, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Yay, you are back. I miss you.
Wow! 15. My Beautiful B is 18 and worked hard to get the job she has been studying and working so hard for and she loves it. She was made to be a nurse.
It's hard watching her try to manage her money (so far not happening very well) and advising her and her beau knowing they will do what I did and think I know nothing.
It's so hard to take a step back isn't it? It's so natural to want to protect them and wrap them up in cotton wool like we are so used to doing but knowing that sometimes they have to make the same mistakes we did in order to grow up. Wow, what a long sentance....
Sending my understanding and love knowing how you feel. x
Posted by: Tina | October 25, 2012 at 05:24 AM