Pastorette's Progress

FOR TODAY Monday, November 30, 2009 Outside my window ... it is storming!!! I am hearing ... the kids at my school practice for their Christmas program. I am praying for ... direction and guidance for next, healing of Alec's autism, and self-control for Bailey I am remembering ...how much easier it was when I didn't have to get the kids out of the house in the morning everyday for school. I am wearing ... black pants that make me look very skinny and a pink sweater and black dressy flip flops!! I am going ... to Lowe's and maybe Target after school - depending on the weather I am hoping ...to beat my record in the Reindeer run on Friday night!!! On my mind ... my relationship with Christ, making my home a haven, my kids relationship with each other, my church, my friends who are struggling with the same things I am struggling with, my mom's cancer, money... Noticing that ...God's grace is sufficient every single day, He is Sovereign, and He is the Peace that passe...

I am just beginning to realize why in my old age I am becoming so much more somber. A pleasant way to say it would be sober minded!!! It is because I have two children in middle school and our lives are forever changed. Changed, first and foremost, because my daughter will never again be a little girl. She is now a teenager and we can never go back. All the missed opportunities are just that...missed. Her desires are changing, her attitude HAS changed, and all I can do is hope and pray that the Lord draws her to Himself sooner than later, and that she wholeheartedly gives her life to Christ. For my son Alec, things are a little more complicated. His autism shows up so much more now that he is in middle school. In changing classes, in fitting in, in sports, etc. He will never be the cute little non--verbal kid that acts a little quirky. Now he is a 12 year old boy who truly stands out as being different, that people have to more tolerate, than try to understand. The world is a whol...

I am reading this book by a fellow blogger, Joanne Heim , and I am trying desperately to apply these principles to my life. This sections is pretty easy because God has blessed me with so many godly friends!!! Believing Friends - This section is talking about being "unequally yoked" in regards to friendships. A "simple" friendship begins with a believing friend. Proverbs 27:17 "...Iron sharpens iron..." I want believing friends who will sharpen me, who will challenge me and gently help me to see those things in myself that need to be changed. I want friends who will challenge me to continue to grow in Christ. I want friends who are walking down the same path, not pulling me in another direction. I want friends whom I aspire to be like. And as importantly, I want friends that Bailey will admire and emulate. I know the day is coming...I mean really, the day is here, when Bailey (my daughter) will seek advice from other people. I know that Bailey will not alw...

FOR TODAY(November 16, 2009) Outside my window...well, actually I am in my classroom with no window. That being said, I am looking forward to next year at this time when I will be at home looking out the window and hopefully it will be a beautiful fall day like it is today!! I am thinking...of how blessed I am as well as what we are going to do over the Thanksgiving break. I am thankful for...my church and its heart for missions and the fact that I had a part in helping to raise $8,000 for an orphanage in China. From the learning rooms...I am constantly learning as I read, talk with other women, and watch and pray From the kitchen...I am thinking of how tired I am of cooking and wishing someone would invite us to dinner!! I am wearing...gray pants (size 8-which is really good for me!!) and a blue top and black flip flops. I am creating...a game plan for homeschooling for next year. I am going...to the library after school then home to catch up from the weekend. I am reading...Living Si...