I think blogging is really cool, but it has been almost impossible to find time to do it....or time when my three lovely daughters aren't blogging or IMing their buddies. :) It's OK though, because I have been reflecting a lot on the value of what I am investing my life in and how it really IS valuable to God even though society in general may not think so. Much of my time is spent doing what could be seen as menial tasks: cooking, cleaning, laundry, home schooling, driving kids around, grocery shopping...you get the idea. But, I'm re-reading this book, For the Family's Sake, by Susan Schaeffer McCauley and it has reminded me of the extreme importance of creating a home for people and the many skills and abilities it requires.
I have also been praying about the increasing need for money to pay for so many of the things we believe are valuable for our kids: piano lessons for instance, and eventually, college. The obvious answer would be for me to earn some money and I have asked God to show me a way to do that if that is what He wants me to do. However, the really amazing thing is how He is providing in other ways like my mom so graciously offering to pay for piano lessons.
Also, Katie and Hannah have the wonderful opportunity to accompany a dance class by using their piano skills and that has been such a God-given opportunity also. It has amazed me that God cares so much about all my little concerns and is ready to help when I ask.
I have also been reminded that I need to be careful to obey Him and not go running off to solve problems my own way and miss out on HIS way of providing for us and helping us. His way is always way more exciting and satisfying and perfect for us and what we need and are able to handle. So thanks, God, for loving us and helping us and caring about our concerns!!
