Thursday, August 25, 2005 - Introducing "A Mother's T.R.E.K."
Introducing: A Mother's T.R.E.K.
A Mother's T.R.E.K. (Totally
Random Events with Kids) is dedicated to mothers who are experiencing a deep struggle or trial in their life. One moment life was "normal"
and the next, a turn of events sent their world into "survival" mode.
Through their story, we will not only encourage them, but also be reminded of how important our "trek" as mothers truly is. I know as a homeschooler, I can get caught up in "life" as well. I try
to get everything done on my "list", but when a child gets sick (or
when I do for that matter) we have to adjust and make exceptions. A
Mother's T.R.E.K. is just another way of reminding us to take a moment
to evaluate our lives, our homes, and more importantly... our call as
homeschool moms.
It would be wonderful if I could "get it right" every day... but I
don't. Even with the best intentions, I fail (sometimes miserably) as
a homeschool mom. But God's grace is sufficient (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. 2 Corinthians
12:9 (NIV)), His mercies are new every day (This
I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. Through the LORDs mercies
we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new
every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion,
says my soul, Therefore I hope in Him! The LORD is good to those who
wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. Lamentations 3:21-25 (NKJV)), and with His strength I can do all things (I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)).
As homeschool moms, we're all on a "trek" (a slow or arduous journey),
but how we go about it is different. I pray that A Mother's T.R.E.K.
will help us to remember why we do what we do, and encourage us one
more day to seek our Lord and thank Him for each blessing He sent to us
to care for. We have been promised nothing as far as the amount of time with our children... we have no idea when will be our last day with them. Sometimes we just need a little something to help us "re-focus". I pray these stories and lives of others will bless you and yours.
and a woman seeking the Lord's Will (daily), a wife (striving to keep the romance alive), a "Smamma" (Step- mother) of one and a homeschooling mom of seven (I was never going to have children), who starts every day over (after messing SOME thing up the day before), knowing God's grace is overflowing (just like my laundry), and so thankful He's blessed me more than I'll ever deserve.
