A few days have passed and I’ve given lots of thought as to what to write and… I’ve come up with nothing. It’s not that I don’t have anything going on or anything to say. The problem is that I have way too much going on, in my head and in my life, and I don’t know where to start or WHAT to say. If I am going to use one of my most precious and scarcest commodities, my time, I want it to be worthwhile. What is worth writing down or sharing and what will provide the most benefit? What do I have to offer?
Here is a little about me:
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “jack of all trades – master of none”.. That’s me! Well, I may not actually be a jack of ALL trades, but I am definitely “master of none”. I am a stay at home Mom who dearly loves the Lord and her family. I am busy homeschooling my oldest two while trying to entertain and busy the two younger ones. We’ve homeschooled for 4 years now but I am a far cry from knowing what I am doing. This year was a little rough and we are currently re-evaluating and looking into a lot of options to try and figure out what would be best for them (and me) next year. That being said, they have learned a lot and are doing wonderful in their work. It just hasn’t been as much fun as it should be. I will try to post what we decide on and keep up to date as to how its going.
I am not a wonderful cook but I can cook a whole lot more than when we got married almost 10 years ago. My Mom was a great cook who enjoyed her space in the kitchen and was happy to fix whatever I wanted but she didn’t need any help. So, needless to say, I didn’t learn how to fix much of anything while I was growing up except macaroni and cheese. 
That’s okay! I’m learning right alongside of my children and maybe one day they will think sentimentally of “Mama’s cookin”. At least I can dream!!
Our family has begun gardening in the last couple of years and we are learning as we go. We have been blessed with success in the few things we have tried but still have a lot to learn… like what to do about squirrels that pull the plants out as soon as they sprout or eat EVERYTHING we put in our compost bin. I would love to learn more about gardening and be able to grow a lot more of our food so that we can cut costs, know that we are eating healthy organic food, and could survive on our own if needed. I may share some pics and post on our progress. It never ceases to amaze me how awesome God is and the amazing details of His creation.
My husband and I are working hard at managing our finances in a Christ-like manner so that we can be a blessing to our family and those around us. We don’t believe in credit cards and were able to claim being debt-free except our mortgage a year and a half ago. I work hard at couponing as another venue of saving money and although I am no expert on it, I have been able to cut our grocery bill by over $300 a month from doing it. We’ve also been able to create a stockpile of necessities that could be used to sustain us in an emergency or be a blessing to others who are going through hard times. I may occasionally list some of the deals that I am finding because winning with money is so exciting and we want to see as many people as possible experience the freedom from bondage that debt can cause.
We’re working on punctuality – not currently one of our strong points!
Housework is a constant struggle and something that never ends. I am always looking for ways to improve on it or make things run a little smoother. I’ve definitely learned that the less stuff we have, the easier it is to keep it clean. So, we are in a constant state of decluttering and eliminating or just saying NO to a lot of unnecessary things.
More importantly than any other thing I am striving to learn is just walking daily with my Savior and learning to lean on Him. He is constantly faithful to provide promises and encouragement when I need them most or to provide for my needs even when I forget to ask. He has blessed me beyond measure and the Bible says, “to whom much has been given, much will be required.” I am trying to be faithful with what He has given me and use it all for His glory.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
My weaknesses are apparent. I pray that you may see Christ’s power in my life as He teaches me and graciously leads me through this life. Its a journey, not a destination. I’m not in a hurry to be anywhere but where He wants me and right now that’s right here!
