This week my Ruby returned to BSF which is a thrill. While we were there she overheard another mum saying her girl can't come this week as she has so much coursework. Later Ruby asked me, "If I can't even do homework now, how will I do coursework?"
Good question - let's start planning & praying now!
I went to Fred's class again on Tues to listen to kids reading (& enjoy a fun french lesson) and had an interesting chat around the lunch table in the staffroom about home ed. They were unsurprisingly uninformed, but surprisingly supportive! It was fun hearing their different opinions & experiences.
There weren't many at church this week as most were at a much-loved friend's wedding in London. So I went early, cleaned up, set up creche, brought some colouring, puzzles & storybooks, brought milk & biscuits, looked after the children during the sermon, then made the teas and even cleaned up afterwards (with help obviously!). Now I'm not telling you this to show, off, or rather I do want to show off the changes the Lord has made in me since I came to Speke! He has been training me to do so many things with ease that I had previously struggled with all my life.
He is amazing! And I have a very patient teacher in my friend June!
Jojo (9) is away on camp this week and I must say the house is a little quieter, in fact a bit flat without him. He really is a ray of sunshine in our lives.
The next-door neighbours are back after a period of silence. So please pray for me - it's not actually the constant shouting / screaming that are the problem, it's the way I react by endlessly judging them, thinking I'm better than them etc. The next-door neighbours are a very strong torch shining into my heart, exposing my sin - showing how i judge myself to be above others. When really I am worse than dirt, utterly helpless to improve myself. Utterly needing Christ for everything.
June took me to visit an elderly member of our church who hasn't physically been able to attend for years. I had met her but never had a real conversation before. It was a huge blessing & I'll be back!
I have achieved (!) filling my week with endless, no doubt worthwhile, meetings & things to do. I really want to pare back and have time to visit the elderly & sick. It is a wonderful blessing from God.
PRAISE HIM IN EVERYTHING!
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