- Kindergarten. When we enrolled Caleb this past spring, we were informed that with a late birthday's (Caleb just turned 5 this past week), parents have the option of waiting a year to send them. We've spent this whole past year talking about kindergarten to get him ready for this year, and I really think he is ready to start. But I also can see that the extra confidence of waiting a year might really be a help for him. So school starts next week, and I still don't know. I've been playing all of the "what-if's" in my mind! I have a meeting with his teacher on Monday. I'm still praying.
- House. Since I have been working full-time this year, we are eligible for a morgage loan (FHO). Although it would be a rather small loan compared to houses in this area, but this would be a huge thing for us and we just don't know if we are ready to persue this or not.
- Job. This Nov. will be a year at RMH. I love my job and working with "at-risk" families. I don't like working full-time! I feel like I need to be home more for and with my family. I don't know how other moms balance this. Especially with more kids! If we want to buy a house, I'll definately have to keep working.
- Missions. We know that God is calling us to Mexico. This has been something that God has confirmed to both of us at different times. We just don't know when! And we are not sure how this will all work out. Every time we feel we are about to persue this more, it seems that something else comes up. I know God's timing is perfect, but we are so eager to be walking in his will. I have to trust that where we are now is his will.
- There are also other on-going things that we are trying to take care of. I feel like I always have a "To-Do List" and it never gets any shorter! =(
Friday, August 15, 2008
Rest for your Soul
I haven't been able to sleep good these past few nights for some reason. I just lie in bed thinking, praying, and trying not to worry. There's not really one thing in specific that's on my mind, just several different things. I'm usually not a worrier, because I know that God is in control. But when it comes to big life decisions, I want a complete peace. When my heart isn't at peace, I just keep praying that God will give us wisdom and a clear answer.
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Oh, Brooke, I will pray for peace in the midst of the storm of what if's and to-do's. I understand all too well. May God bring you rest, guidance, patience and joy. Love you!
I'll be praying for guidance and insight for you guys. It's hard to know what direction to take sometimes.
I didn't realize you work for RMH
I was blessed to be able to stay in one while the girls were in the NICU.
Hope some peace about it all comes soon!
It was so good to see you on Saturday, although it felt like we didn't really get a chance to talk talk. You are an amazing woman of faith, and I will be praying for you as you have all these things in your mind. Love you!
Brooke,
Hello. I am a friend of Angie Davis, and you have posted on my blog before. My heart so understands how you are feeling. A quote I love about waiting and praying times is: “As you wait upon the Lord, you learn to see things from His perspective, move at His pace, and function under His directives. Waiting times are growing times and learning times. As you quiet your heart, you enter His peace; as you sense your weakness you receive His strength; as you lay down your will, you hear His calling. When you mount up, you are being lifted by the wind of His Spirit; When you move ahead, you are sensitive to His timing; when you act, you give yourself only to the thing He has asked you to do.”
-Roy Lessin
I pray for you as you wait upon the Lord. Monica
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