I will be changing up my blog for a bit. You see we are starting a new program with my middle kid. We are trying out a program that could mean huge gains for him and a huge leap in his reading and learning in general. I decided to use my blog to document the process....listing the ups and downs and everything in between. A way for me to see where this new journey will take us and what the Lord would have us learn from it all. So without further ado I give you......The New Routine
We go today to solidify Jared's schedule. He will finish up a couple of tests and they will introduce him to his trainer. The center is 30-45 minutes from our house. We will do this three times a week. I have apparently mentioned several times the distance because Jared mentioned how far it was last night before bed. It wasn't in an excited, happy way. It was more of an "annoyed at the drive" way. He also mentioned he didn't like the test he had to take, it was too hard but perked up a bit when I mentioned he was meeting his trainer....he is such a people person :) He is beginning to see that we are doing lots of "extra" stuff for him. Not sure if it bothers him yet or not. I am praying he continues to think this is a fun place to go. I know the work will be hard, I know it will challenge him....I also know that the reward for this challenge could be no more issues with reading AND he will be on grade level in every area of his schooling!!!
I have been selling Oreo balls to go towards the expense. I know it won't add much to the bottom line but I feel like I'm doing something to help...every little bit counts and all that stuff. It has been a blessing to be able to do this and to have my friends and my hubby's coworkers "order" a batch or two. I have been so impressed with my hubby. He is like an advertisement and cheerleader for me everywhere he goes. It is such a blessing to have his encouragement! We will be making changes in our lives too. We will be saving as much as well can...not doing some things we are all accustom to doing. I think these things(won't even call them sacrifices) we enhance our lives. It will make us(specifically me) think before we spend....it will require that I be more organized(and I could use it!) in my meal planning and help us to be thankful for every little thing in our lives. I say this but we will see how long I hold this opinion when it gets super busy, I haven't had the time to run to the store, no one has eaten, I have forgotten to pack lunches....etc, etc, etc :)
Since we haven't started going 3x a week yet it will be interesting to see how it goes. I am excited at the possiblilties...I am concerned with making sure we honor Christ with our money and keep this paid off........I am hopeful......I know the Lord has gone before us and knows what this jouney holds. He has already shown me in several ways His hand in this. He is in control. He has the plan. My prayer is that we would prayerfully take His steps in our lives.....His longings becoming our longings and that every hour we are at the center we would shine Christ's love to all those around us!
So join us in our tromp through Jacksonville! Walk with us, pray with us, pray for us and we will do the same for you! :)
