Good morning! This is my first “company girl coffee” talk! 
I’m excited to take part. I always have a lot to say, but frequently filter it out as to not bore anyone who may be passing through. However, this week has been especially challenging, as God is really purging some things out of my life as He works to simplify my days and bring more meaning to them.
Currently, I am feeling a bit lost in everything I do. Although I have a page of goals for 2009, I still have no clue what direction I’m headed in – and I’m taking my children there with me! Yikes!
So, this week I’ve been asking myself the tough questions:
What is the most important thing for my children to know?
How do I implement good character qualities?
How do I teach 4 children at different levels?
How do I balance homeschooling with child training/discipline and house work and meals?
Why are my boys acting up so much?
Oh the questions don’t stop there. I’ve been trying to jot them down so I can literally pray for direction. Currently I am working on a family mission statement and a home school philosophy. I spent some time in serious prayer last night and God really quieted my spirit. He helped me gather myself and I surrendered more of myself to Him. I reminded Him how much I need Him and how I cannot do a single thing without Him. I asked Him if it would be OK to ask for His help every.single.day., and if it would be OK to fully depend on Him. Trying to depend on my own flesh and strength just wasn’t working out for me.
Today, I am at peace and have more clear direction. I am ready to conquer the day with hope.
I suppose sometimes we all get in this rut – the key is not to stay in it. Seek God for direction, right?
Today my day will consist of getting my morning routine done, finishing my menu planning and grocery list for the next two weeks so we can shop today, go to the library and possibly stop at the kids resale shop to get my 11 month old some summer clothes and a pair of sandals. (See, I told you sometimes I write total randomness!)
Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous holiday weekend! To join in on Company Girl Coffee, visit Home Sanctuary.
July 3, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I’m with you girl! I’m in the process of structuring {and restructuring}, re-evaluating…isn’t God so amazingly faithful?
He even cares about the ‘little’ things in our life and giving us direction in those things too.
July 3, 2009 at 12:26 pm
You are so encouraging b/c I relate to you SO much!
July 3, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Those are some hard questions. I hope you’re able to start finding some answers soon. Have a great weekend.
Best wishes,
Jo
July 3, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Welcome to Company Girls and thanks for the coffee!
July 3, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I have these same questions. It’s encouraging to know I’m not alone
July 3, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Oh how I understand your questions, I have 5 kiddos and we also home school. It is a challenge to balance all there is to accomplish in a day. You’ve got it going on though because you’re taking it all to the right place…before the thrown! Hope your day is as productive as you need it to be and I hope you have time too for the small things!
Thanks for the coffee and Welcome to Company Girls!
July 3, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you more.
I think ‘we’ll always have questions…and we’ll always be trying ti get it together…just take it a step at a time. And how wonderful to know that God loves us despite our shortcomings and imperfection.
Have a great weekend!
July 3, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Welcome! So glad you joined us for coffee this week. Your questions are so thought provoking. I have five children all under 8 and I often stop and re-evaluate my priorities. It is so important to make sure the Lord stays in the center of it all!
Thanks for having us for coffee and have a fun, safe 4th of July weekend!
-Melissa
July 4, 2009 at 5:17 am
I know how you feel. I ask myself thoes same questions. One of the questions I ask my self is what do I want to teach my children? One of the things I decided I wanted to teach my children is that they can do anything they set their minds to. One of the ways I can teach them that is by doing it myself. I have always wanted to be a teacher, but too afraid to apply myself to a college. Today I found an online teacher’s college where I can earn my bachelors degree. I think the only thing I have to do outside of the online program is to go get in class experience. Anyway, I hope you have a wounderful 4th of July.
July 4, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Christin – this is so sweet. What a wonderful “company” to share with us. I’m reading the site now. It’s amazing to connect with others who feel the way you do or experience similar things in life – when it so often feels you’re alone in the feelings or experience. Great post!
July 4, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Great questions! I have many of the same ones myself. Thanks so much for joining us for coffee this week – I look forward to getting to know you better.
Dawn
July 5, 2009 at 3:21 am
It sounds like you’re a very concientous mom doing a great job. Keep up the good work and welcome to Company Girls!
July 7, 2009 at 5:41 pm
“I asked Him if it would be OK to ask for His help every.single.day., and if it would be OK to fully depend on Him. Trying to depend on my own flesh and strength just wasn’t working out for me.”
I related to this more than you’ll ever know.