We recently moved from my home state to JR's. His parents and his brother and family live here and we are now in the area not far from them all. I miss my own family who are mostly back in my home state especially since my dad has health problems and my brother is having children. In the past few years, starting before the big move, I began experiencing a renewed relationship with the Lord. This mostly happened due to inter-denominational Bible Study groups using Beth Moore. The Bible really became alive for me and I understood "living word" in a whole new light. The studies have led me back into prayer and to my roots in contemplation. I now find that I am drawn to such classics as "Imitation of Christ" and "Cloud of Unknowing" and general Christian classics such as "God Calling" which I use in my prayer time.
As for family life...it's definitely busy with three little girls and an older son. I have felt drawn to a more simpler life where I can be better focused on my husband and kids. Because of time spent with God everyday, I find that I am more able to handle the demands on my life and I am finding more balance. I recently have decided to home school my little children and am considering it for AJ. I plan to spend the next year getting equipped and doing some preliminary and basic forms of homeschooling in the meantime. I have peace about this decision. I want to spend the days with my children where I can offer them formation. I feel that school can challenge this process in our children where they are faced with too much unsupervised peer focused pressure and where little or no formation is offered. I want a family-focused family and not so much emphasis put on friends and activities. Having some friends and activities is healthy and good though.
I continue to love to cook and sometimes with a little Salsa music going. :) I am regular person who is pursuing God for Himself and for His Grace to flow in me and my household. I look forward to having a secret, safe place to share my daily musings, reflections, struggles and joys.
I continue to love to cook and sometimes with a little Salsa music going. :) I am regular person who is pursuing God for Himself and for His Grace to flow in me and my household. I look forward to having a secret, safe place to share my daily musings, reflections, struggles and joys.
