Wow, I began Unpolished Rubies two years ago this month! I can't believe it has been that long. Although I haven't been as consistent as I had hoped in my writing, God has kept the desire in my heart none the less. He continues to press upon my heart to share authentically and transparently what He is teaching me, which is what the foundation of this blog is all about. Where I have lacked in posting here in my blog I have been more actively posting in my social media (Instagram & Facebook).
Today I decided to share here on the blog a combination of recent social posts in regards to transparency about my homeschooling struggles. If you don't follow my social media or weren't aware, I began homeschooling my two little people at the beginning of the school year this year. So, much like school teachers, I'm finding homeschool families go through the March itch for a break. Although it's true we have more flexibility, our families ARE together 24/7. We too become weary.
But first, here is a bit of a comical illustration of how I've been feeling lately.
Homeschooling has been a roller coaster with loop deloop of emotions, twist and turneds of attitudes, inclines and free falls of learning, but also a rush of growth at the end.....just to do it all over again! But I'm afraid some days I just want to climb off that roller coaster before hurl. I am simply tired of the constant motion in the same direction....over and over again.
This is where I am right now. Does that mean I won't ever get back on? Nope! Because I know that this rollercoaster is the ride of a lifetime.
But first, here is a bit of a comical illustration of how I've been feeling lately.
Homeschooling has been a roller coaster with loop deloop of emotions, twist and turneds of attitudes, inclines and free falls of learning, but also a rush of growth at the end.....just to do it all over again! But I'm afraid some days I just want to climb off that roller coaster before hurl. I am simply tired of the constant motion in the same direction....over and over again.
This is where I am right now. Does that mean I won't ever get back on? Nope! Because I know that this rollercoaster is the ride of a lifetime.
"I love having my littles home with me now. BUT I won't lie some days coffee is the only thing "on this earth' that gets me through these homeschool days! The growing pains of this life are fierce. And Satan has been on my heals.
I knew I was not equipped for this but God has different plans! I often wonder if what I'm teaching is enough for my little people. But I also see the growth in their responsibility, character, and in their hearts. I am thankful for a husband that endures with me and gives me grace. I am thankful for the support if godly friends.
This is not just a change in their education this is a lifestyle change. I pray that God would give this weary mom endurance for this life."
It takes constant prayer and heart searching for this life.
I can't say that those prayer won't sound like this, "God, let me off this rollercoaster for awhile or I'm gonna hurl. Can I just float on the lazy river for a bit?" (Ok a bit of comic relief again there.)
Again with a coffee theme, I did find my "lazy river" in some scripture writing and paint exportation one day last week.
I knew I was not equipped for this but God has different plans! I often wonder if what I'm teaching is enough for my little people. But I also see the growth in their responsibility, character, and in their hearts. I am thankful for a husband that endures with me and gives me grace. I am thankful for the support if godly friends.
This is not just a change in their education this is a lifestyle change. I pray that God would give this weary mom endurance for this life."
It takes constant prayer and heart searching for this life.
I can't say that those prayer won't sound like this, "God, let me off this rollercoaster for awhile or I'm gonna hurl. Can I just float on the lazy river for a bit?" (Ok a bit of comic relief again there.)
Again with a coffee theme, I did find my "lazy river" in some scripture writing and paint exportation one day last week.
"Sometimes Friday calls for an afternoon cup of coffee and some creative exploration!"
"Where coffee and creativity took me!
I read this today.
Wisdom- "She is more precious than Rubies; Nothing you desire can compare to her." Proverbs 3:15
This as well as Proverbs 31:10- were the basis for starting my @unpolishedrubies blog. "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Though we can often feel unpolished, a woman who seeks wisdom is more precious to God than anything!
God can use the unpolished but not the unavailable. Ladies, be available and seek His wisdom!."
In the midst of the messiness God always reveals the blessings, for sure. And truthfully now that I write it all out I am finding a piece of that blessing. Because here in this place (this blog) it's about "Finding the Beauty of Gods Wisdom in the Messiness of Life".
I hope I will find you back here another time for some more heart to heart wisdom in the mess of life!
Blessings Rubies,
Melissa
I read this today.
Wisdom- "She is more precious than Rubies; Nothing you desire can compare to her." Proverbs 3:15
This as well as Proverbs 31:10- were the basis for starting my @unpolishedrubies blog. "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Though we can often feel unpolished, a woman who seeks wisdom is more precious to God than anything!
God can use the unpolished but not the unavailable. Ladies, be available and seek His wisdom!."
In the midst of the messiness God always reveals the blessings, for sure. And truthfully now that I write it all out I am finding a piece of that blessing. Because here in this place (this blog) it's about "Finding the Beauty of Gods Wisdom in the Messiness of Life".
I hope I will find you back here another time for some more heart to heart wisdom in the mess of life!
Blessings Rubies,
Melissa
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