Day in the life of a Bradford

Well it has been a busy week so far. I took my van in Monday to be repaired from the accident I had on Labor Day, the week before. I got a rental, a Crysler Town & Country. I don't think I'll want to take it back it is so nice. Jessica said, "wow!, Mommy it is so clean!" Well of course it is it only has 855 miles on it. Our van was clean when it only has 855 miles on it. LOL
I have to say I left the house at 8am. I was gone until 10:30am. The kids did their school work while I was gone. I am so proud of them! I thank God everyday for trustworthy, obedient kids. They have there days like most. But Monday they did great!!!
Tuesday was our run around day. Jess started out with piano at 2pm. She did great. I am so blessed to be able to provide this opportunity for her. I would have loved to have taken piano as a kid, but the fund just weren't there. So I am grateful, that we can. Then we she finished piano we came home for a snack and rest for 45 min. Then I took her to an art class at First Baptist. Her teacher is a homeschool mom too! Awesome! Jess loved the class and can't wait till the next one. While I waited for her, I walked/ran the perimeter of the church 4 times, a total of 1.30 mi. I used my time wisely. Finally, after her art class she had soccer practice, luckily at the church so we didn't have to drive far. I had planned on going home to fix dinner while she practiced, but her art teacher came out and we started talking about homeschooling.
It is a blessing to meet other homeschoolers who understand the time and energy it takes to homeschool. Every year, I think, this is it, I am not doing this any more. Everyday I fear that I am not doing enough. Are they getting it? Do they miss public school? Well they can't miss what they never had, right? They have never been in a public school setting. I worry that they won't succeed. Don't all parents worry about that? I would worry what they were exposed to if I sent them away. I would worry about whose bullying them. I would worry whether they are understanding what is being taught and what if they get left behind. Parenting can be a life of worrying.
I will trust in God. Who has called me to homeschool my children for a reason. We want to provide a customized curriculum based on their individual needs. We want to provide for them a safe learning environment. We want to provide for them opportunities to learn as fast or as slow as they need to, without competition. We want to provide for them opportunities to dig in God's word without fear of being ridiculed for their faith. We want to watch our kids faces and they learn new exciting things daily. It is a blessing. It is a sacrifice. It is a calling.
I love being at home with my kids. Andy says I will have the worse empty nest syndrome because I am never alone. I'm sure I will. I will never regret the choices we have made. Gods plan will prevail regardless of where my kids are taught. I just want to do my best while they are with me.

Acts 2:25-28

I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore,my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices. My body will also live in hope, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life, you will fill me with joy in your presence.

Let this verse soak in. Isn't it beautiful? The Lord is at my right hand. What does this mean? I am no theologian. But to me, it means he is close enough to feel. You know, when you are walking with your hubby or child you can reach out and grab their hand, and feel secure, safe. Then because God is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. There is nothing I can't do without God knowing about it.
Therefore I will rejoice with my words and actions. I have a hope that God will not abandon me when I think all else is lost. He is still there hand out stretched. He knows what lies ahead for me, and I will be filled knowing as long as I follow him, I will not be MOVED!

Choose to live in the world, but not of it.