Counting Blessings

The Balm of Gilead for me today....


A lovely 3.5mi jog on this trail was the perfect way to reset my mood and my energy level after a busy week. School is in full swing, and we are all still adapting to the new lifestyle. Part homeschool / part classical dayschool ... all making me feel a little bit like I'm perpetually in fast forward . But blessings abound: A(6yo) and M(11yo) are thriving at their new school - a fact that is evident each afternoon at carpool when they hop in the car chatting away, eyes bright and hearts merry. We've had our struggles - A somtimes is a bit teary in the mornings for drop-off; and M is adapting to a rigorous workload and nightly homework. These are very light afflictions, however, when compared to the joy and blessing of having them in such a godly, like-minded school!

(gotta love the dead plant in the background. sign o' the times.)

Comments

Andrea said…
I love it that her uniform is long! What is it with private Christian schools having girls where short uniform skirts?? Ours did & I wondered about it.
Glad you are getting into the swing of things - it can be tough to balance five kids let alone with big changes this year!
September 5, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Kate said…
love the dead plant in the background cuz you're keepin' it REAL!!
September 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Wendy said…
Hope school is going well for everyone!
September 21, 2010 at 2:06 PM
Wendy said…
Just stopping by to see how you are doing. I hope you are having a great school year so far.
November 13, 2010 at 9:22 AM
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