2010:

1) So this is (for me) a pretty major announcement. Next fall, Bryan and I have decided that Aiden is going to start homeschooling. I am excited, scared, overwhelmed, and so many other feelings. Our world and schedule is going to change. Hopefully for the better. We have never been a particularly "home school minded" family, but we have always said we would do whatever we felt was best for each child. In Aiden's case public school is generally the opposite of what he needs in every way. I personally enjoyed my public school experience and still feel that it will be a good fit for Jack in a couple years. Aiden learns differently and we are going to give him what he needs. He has also fallen SO far behind. We will actually be starting over with Kindergarten curriculum first semester (he would be in second grade in the fall).
This is going to be a new challenge and after having him home for break, which I thought was going to be a huge struggle, I find that God has really motivated my heart to do this.

2)I want to go back to school. I can't even tell you how much I want to finish school. However it gives me the same fear and anxiety I feel about Aiden's school next year. But I think it's time. I'm going to be making a trip to Pierce soon to find out about my transcripts and see if they offer what I need. I also need prayer in this area because I'm not sure exactly what I want to study or how far I should take it. I know that I want to take more English classes, which leads to my next 2010 goal....

3) I want to start writing so badly, but I feel unequipped, and exhausted by my noise house. I know God is going to provide a solution (which for now the answer was "go back to school") I also need to start saving up to buy myself a cheap little laptop, so when I actually start school I will be able to handle the work load along with life at home.

4)This one is painful... I'm still having a hard time talking about it. But after much prayer and advice from Bryan, I have to drop one of my MOPS groups next year. It's just too much, and along with school(s) something has to give. I am going to continue ministry in the evening MOPS, we are making great strides and I think it will best work with my family schedule. It's just tough because I LOVE my morning group, and have become so attached to the women there. ((sigh)) ok, don't really want to talk about that anymore.

5)This one is hard to pinpoint, and it probably has something to do with the beginning of a new year, but God is stirring my heart right now. Things have been quiet, almost stagnant for a while. I haven't been motivated and my focus has often been selfish. Although I think if may have been necessary to have a few blah months before getting amped up for something new. Something exciting is on the horizon.
"Runners keep on running..."

Welcome 2010, and it looks like I'll have a whole new lot of things to blog about. Yay! Happy New Year!

AND, I almost forgot. Here is a challange for some of you who enjoy quiet time and prayer everyday, or for someone who is looking to "spice up" your prayer life. For over a year now I have been covering my head when I pray and study

1Corinthians 3-10
3Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. 5And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is just as though her head were shaved. 6If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off; and if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head. 7A man ought not to cover his head,[b] since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. 8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; 9neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 10For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head.

Interresting, hmm? So anyway, try it and see what you think. What I can say is that it has changed my prayer life. And my kids got used to seeing me with a pashmina over my head really quickly :)