The Finer Things In Life

As Kylie Jade explores life through school I can't help but feel overwhelming accomplishment. She is where she is supposed to be. She is surrounded by His glory, His wonderful path for love, goals, friendships, and long lasting memories. I work to glorify Him and she is in school to glorify Him. When she comes home with mainly colorings of pictures from The Bible and verses of His scripture I don't have an ounce of regret. She sings His praises and talks of what she learns through Chapel. She is learning to navigate the world without me and show her love for God without me holding her hand. She is stepping out on her own and figuring out her calling without me pressuring her. I know, with everything in me, we have made the right decision regarding her education. It isn't about a war (homeschooling, public or private) it is about the child and what environment will mold them to be the person God has called them to be. Kylie Jade has such beauty in her heart. She loves and accepts those for whatever background, she doesn't judge she takes a hand to comfort. She has many, many homeschooling friends and she asks questions to learn more and accepts her friends lifestyles for what they are.

This year I am committed to showing my girls the finer things in life. It isn't about the biggest TV or a competition for which child is better at gymnastics. It's about Friendships, new beginnings and the acceptance of everyone. It's not about who got the most stuff for birthdays and Christmas and what brand of clothing they are wearing. It is about love, His word, and family.

Snow day memories, possibly camping (just need to borrow a tent!), unity as a family. As our family has cut back on so much already this year I am finding the happier side of things. I want my daughters to know what true friendship is about. I want to go out with my friends, without the kids, so we can bounce ideas off each other, possibly get into a nice discussion about where we think God is leading us. I want spiritual growth, friendship growth, healthy lifestyle growth. I want all the things I feel God wants from my life.

As I watch my girls grow another year older I just want to hold their hands more, read to them while snuggling under a blanket, have movie night where we can discuss and sing along. I want to focus more on ourselves and LOVE then presents, toys, and materialistic things. Family and Friendships are about the best things in this world...and for that it doesn't cost a dime.