Learning a whole new realm...

This past month I have been learning a whole new realm....of trust and flexibility in my plans. It has been a rough process, a stretching process, but so very worth it.

First of all...in regards to our children. Hannah continues to homeschool and although it is going "okay" it isn't ideal. Joel and I see her lacking in motivation and more importantly socially. We so long for her to have friends her age and to be able to be her fun loving self! However, we are VERY confident that we made the right decision in pulling her from the public school - recently there was a huge bully issue at the HS and she would have been in the middle I am afraid. So, that is a good thing but we don't feel that homeschool is the ultimate end for her. So, we are still looking and praying and trusting and adjusting....
Tyler's situation is just plain heart breaking and frusterating for this mom - there is simply no other way to say it. He is constantly being bullied and mistreated at school and as much as we and he have tried - it's not being acknowledged or dealt with. In addition, the Special Ed department is just SO different than what he had and what he needs. So, once again we are praying, searching and adjusting...at this point it is likely that we will move him to a neighboring school district that is MUCH smaller and we have heard many positive things about. We have always believed strongly that we are to be advocates for our kids and to work with the school for their best interest. As much as I in my flesh long to "battle this out" with the school I have come to the conclusion that this would not be the best situation for Tyler - he needs to be in a good environment NOW. My desire is second...so we are planning on finishing the year at this school and then moving him.

Second in regards to ministry. Recently the Pastor of Spiritual Development resigned from our church. In his absence, the staff have had to divide up his duties, which really isn't too much but still different. Joel is taking the part of overseeing Sunday School and Small Groups.
Along the lines of ministry but on a more personal note - several couples in our Sunday School class are moving. :( So sad, after just getting to know them - but of course we of all people know that when God calls you go....I am just curious as to what God has up his sleeve next....

It just seems like every time I think I have it all figured out...God has a change! Ha ha and to be honest, I am okay with that. I have enjoyed not having it all laid out for a change, it's rather freeing to be honest! One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11 - God knows the plan He has for me, I can relax and rest in Him!!!