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Maybe see it this way don't go in there and get into battles with unarmed opponents, and I do not mean that to start anything, I mean that for you to be rested from others poisonous seeds that steal, kill and destroy. I personally only am there because it bothers me not to be accused of others, for I am glad I am not God nor are they. So I can freely post what I think without condemnation to anyone, even if they perceive to be that way, if shown that I did then I apologize for it, I will humbly take it, yet will not be controlled by others judgments, as Paul himself said to those that said that he used his freedom as an excuse to sin. He plainly said he does not even judge himself, it is God that does and his conscience is clear
So anyone reading here knows if theirs is or not and can privately go to God if not and get it all cleared up, between God and them, and seek help from others that do care if needed
So anyone reading here knows if theirs is or not and can privately go to God if not and get it all cleared up, between God and them, and seek help from others that do care if needed
I found out the other day that my Son's best friend is being held back to repeat second grade again. My kids go to a Montessori school, they mix grades, for example, a child will have the same teacher for 3 years, 1st 2nd and 3rd grade, then 4th, 5th and 6th. The class works together like a community and the older kids help the younger kids. I knew his friend was being held back, but his Dad thought he might stay with the same teacher. He won't be it would be to hard for him to start over second grade with the same class. There are also two schools, so he's moving to the other school. This little boy hasn't been told yet, his Grandmother told me that she didn't want to ruin the rest of his summer. His Mom isn't in the picture (long story) his Grandmother and I have become friends, she is the Mother in his life and she's great. She knows that he's going to be very upset that he and my Son won't be together anymore, they've been together since Kindergarten. I will talk to my son before school starts about all this but of course I don't want to say anything until his friend knows.
My heart is actually breaking a little for these boys, especially my Son's friend. This poor kid has been through so much, his Mom is on drugs and isn't around, his Dad has been working hard, but couldn't keep up with his Mortgage so he's loosing his house. They are moving from our neighborhood too. I know he will still be a part of our lives, but this is just another change for this poor kid. I'm thankful he has nice Grandparents and a loving Father. Please if you wouldn't mind, please say a prayer of peace for this family and especially the two little boys Ethan and Wyatt.
My heart is actually breaking a little for these boys, especially my Son's friend. This poor kid has been through so much, his Mom is on drugs and isn't around, his Dad has been working hard, but couldn't keep up with his Mortgage so he's loosing his house. They are moving from our neighborhood too. I know he will still be a part of our lives, but this is just another change for this poor kid. I'm thankful he has nice Grandparents and a loving Father. Please if you wouldn't mind, please say a prayer of peace for this family and especially the two little boys Ethan and Wyatt.
housework (along with some CC and facebook), then teaching a trumpet lesson later, then a mini road trip with the kids and a buddy to the tomato festival. My kids were groaning yesterday at the thought of the "mandatory fun" imposed on them because they would rather waste a beautiful day by staying inside and playing Skyrim. Depending on their attitudes, this day could either be fantastic or torturous. I foresee no in-between.
one of the reasons i am so much into life-long learning is something you're touching on.
boredom is pretty much my greatest enemy. i'm not talking "thumb-twiddling boredom" but intellectual or even emotional boredom when i'm stuck in a mindless routine.
when i become bored, i tend to find myself either really unhappy, pick up some bad habits, or something else. challenge in general brings out the best in me, and i have a need to build in benchmarks or even "self-competitive" measures to keep me feeling like i'm on track.
for example, i tend to use a self-reward system to motivate myself. it heightens the accomplishment and creates greater satisfaction for the reward.
also, in the search for some excitement, i will also pick up an interest or hobby, and delve into it, almost to the point of mild obsession, learn everything about it, and master it. eventually, i move on. it seems like i always have a list of a couple things i want to try.
i hope this helps -- or at least what you're looking for. we all have a need to nourish our soul with things that delight us, too. and when i don't have that time, i tend to get stressed out and lose my unabashed optimism.
boredom is pretty much my greatest enemy. i'm not talking "thumb-twiddling boredom" but intellectual or even emotional boredom when i'm stuck in a mindless routine.
when i become bored, i tend to find myself either really unhappy, pick up some bad habits, or something else. challenge in general brings out the best in me, and i have a need to build in benchmarks or even "self-competitive" measures to keep me feeling like i'm on track.
for example, i tend to use a self-reward system to motivate myself. it heightens the accomplishment and creates greater satisfaction for the reward.
also, in the search for some excitement, i will also pick up an interest or hobby, and delve into it, almost to the point of mild obsession, learn everything about it, and master it. eventually, i move on. it seems like i always have a list of a couple things i want to try.
i hope this helps -- or at least what you're looking for. we all have a need to nourish our soul with things that delight us, too. and when i don't have that time, i tend to get stressed out and lose my unabashed optimism.
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I decided I'm going to move.
My parents own a little house that my brother and his wife have been living in for the last two years...but, in a couple of weeks, they'll be closing on the house they're buying from our grandparents, and they'll be moved in probably before that, since our grandparents are leaving there in a few days. Anyway, the point is, there will be a house available super soon and my parents have already offered it to me for just the cost of utilities (for now).
So many advantages to this.
No more three flights of stairs to finagle with arms full of groceries and kids.
A yard.
No bug infestations.
Within easy walking distance (even with my kids) from family and a school, slightly less easy distance (but still not bad) from a grocery store.
The church I want to go to, I can walk to, but not with little people whose legs get tired easy.
Anyway, I'm gonna start packing today.
My parents own a little house that my brother and his wife have been living in for the last two years...but, in a couple of weeks, they'll be closing on the house they're buying from our grandparents, and they'll be moved in probably before that, since our grandparents are leaving there in a few days. Anyway, the point is, there will be a house available super soon and my parents have already offered it to me for just the cost of utilities (for now).
So many advantages to this.
No more three flights of stairs to finagle with arms full of groceries and kids.
A yard.
No bug infestations.
Within easy walking distance (even with my kids) from family and a school, slightly less easy distance (but still not bad) from a grocery store.
The church I want to go to, I can walk to, but not with little people whose legs get tired easy.
Anyway, I'm gonna start packing today.
