Sweetness

I know you have heard me say it before but I love when my children play together, do things together, help each other without being asked.  Sweet is the word that comes to mind.  It makes my heart smile.

It happened yesterday.  I found some goodies that were in my old teaching stuff.  Alphabet Bingo is perfect for Ella right now.  Garrett saw it sitting in the school room so he asked it he could play it with Ella.  She was super duper excited.

This is Garrett and Ella playing Alphabet Bingo.  Ella won.  ( It is hard for me not to think that Garrett is trying to get out of doing HIS school work)  I am just going to think SWEETNESS.  He cares so much for his sister.  Thank goodness for the opportunity to homeschool.  By taking a leap of faith and trusting and obeying God, he has truly blessed us.  Not with academics but with family time that we cannot go back and get once it is passed.  My children have gotten so close and love to play with each other. 

 Random thoughts that are going around in my head:

1.  I am reading the book "Crazy Love".  My question is, Do I have a Crazy Love for God?  Slow down and realize that God is showing off for me each and every day.  Do I notice and pay attention?  Do I grumble and complain because things are not going my way? Do I look for and take opportunities to share Jesus?  Am I brave enough?

2.  Lamentations 3:22-26 - Second Chance - Do I live everyday as a second chance from God?  Through his mercy and grace, I have a second chance each day.  If God didn't see me through the blood stain of Jesus, what would he see?

3.  Is Igorance Bliss?  My answer to this question is yes and no.  I am debating this with Garrett and when to tell all the things that he needs to know very soon about alot of grown up stuff.  I think is better for him not to know alot of things (igorance) but on the other hand I would him rather tell him and give him scripture, God's take on the subject and have a discussion (informed, responsible and make a decision on how to act in the situation)

4.  Garrett just asked me yesterday why I want let him listen to all the 80's rock music that he likes.  He said I know all the words and not to say them.    I reminded him that Mrs. Carmen has told us many times, you are influenced by what you eat, listen to, and hang out with in your life.  My devotion today was to surround yourself with Godly friends who can ensure we have the accountability and tools to grow in faith.  Thank goodness for Godly friends who challenge me, but do I challenge them in the same way?