OK, so every three months I get the itch to write. I guess that's going to be typical for me. I think it's because so much stays the same as time goes on. And yet, I know things are changing. I guess I'm just not able to see it from where I stand.
From where I stand (or sit) I can see God working in me most days and then there are days where I fall apart and want desperately to feel the way I did the day before. I most recently read a book called "So Long Insecurity, You've Been a Bad Friend To Me" by Beth Moore. It "change my life" at first, and then I started to forget what I had read and what it all meant to me. I have to go back daily and look through the dog eared and underlined pages to get some of that back.
A couple of weeks ago I was prophesied over. It was extremely edifying and encouraging and it was also stressful in some way as well. This experience has also changed me. I know that God sees everything and knows my heart. He wants to fill me up and much as I want to be filled. He wants me to go directly to Him for everything. He also wants me to trust that what He has said to me is real. WOW!!!
I can see God is changing Jim. Yesterday was mother's day and he made reservations for lunch at a great restaurant on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ. It was a bit windy and kinda cold, but we spent some time on the boardwalk and on the beach when we first got there. Then we went for a ride in one of my favorite towns, Ocean Grove. The architecture and quaint historical tent dwellings are eye candy for me as is the ocean. After the feast for the eyes, we went to feast...literally. The food was great. Adam had a pizza - the "best pizza" he ever had. Michael had spaghetti, no sauce. I had chicken catchetori and Jim had penne with sweet sausage. It was all wonderful! We topped it off with ice cream on the boardwalk and headed back home after the kids had one last romp in the sand. It was a great day trip...thanks, honey!
So now we are almost done with "the day after". And today was a B-A-D day. I had my second of five Hyalgen injections in my knees (yes, that's plural knee-s and yes, it hurts!). At least I know I'll be feeling much better tomorrow. I'm just praying that this will help eliminate some of the pain that I have been experiencing. I figure, I cannot get rid of this fibromyalgia pain, but maybe the pain from my chondramalacia patella can be solved, Lord willing!
I just have to keep remembering...there's always tomorrow and...God's got it.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
So I guess I'm not big on blogging! It's been three months since my very first entry. Homeschooling has been very challenging and so has my fibromyalgia. Things are looking up today and I wanted to share why...
Homeschooling - Well, we're having trouble with one in math and the other in writing and spelling. I guess my health has contributed to the frustration. We have switched Adam from Singapore math to Saxon math. There's more work to do with Saxon so we just don't do all of the lessons because the last part is a lot of review. We just stop after 20 questions. Review is great, but if the lessons have review every day then I'm sure the last 10 or so problems we skip will be covered eventually. Adam especially loves the timed test parts that review basic math facts.
Another reason we have had a turn around is because we decided to get up earlier and start school earlier. This way I'm up with them at the same time and I can make sure that we are all ready to start at the same time. Today we were ready at 9:30! We used to start between 11 and 11:30. Now, when we're finished around 11:30, I take a shower and we have the rest of the day for ourselves. Praise God for getting me out of bed when the alarm went off!
The fibromyalgia has also been a journey. I was pretty well under control with the pain using Aleve until December. In December I had two episodes of throwing up that were not virus related. I also had a great deal of stomach pain. I attributed it to the Aleve and stopped taking it in early January. I continued my herbal suppliments, but the pain was unbearable. After a week of no pain meds I fell apart...lost it...couldn't take it anymore. My mother called while I was in tears and I answered the phone. She rescued me with some Lyrica (which I had taken a couple of years previously). I was considering taking it again even though it had made me feel loopy, dizzy, and blurred my vision. This was my chance to give it another try and dull my pain. It really helped and I didn't feel as high as I did the other time I tried it. I eventually made a doctor's appointment so he could prescribe me some more. He did and I'm mostly happy with it. I have my loopy moments and I say silly things that I would normally only think, but it's helping me with my pain and I'm still able to drive and teach. I still have some tweaking to do in regards to how much I need and when, but I think I've got it figured out. I just have to talk to the doctor about it again.
God hears when we cry. My mom called when I was crying out to God to help. He used her to help me when I needed it most. Thank you, Lord! Now I just ask you to help Michael to be able to spell and write and please help Adam with his math. And please help me be patient and loving in all that I do.
Homeschooling - Well, we're having trouble with one in math and the other in writing and spelling. I guess my health has contributed to the frustration. We have switched Adam from Singapore math to Saxon math. There's more work to do with Saxon so we just don't do all of the lessons because the last part is a lot of review. We just stop after 20 questions. Review is great, but if the lessons have review every day then I'm sure the last 10 or so problems we skip will be covered eventually. Adam especially loves the timed test parts that review basic math facts.
Another reason we have had a turn around is because we decided to get up earlier and start school earlier. This way I'm up with them at the same time and I can make sure that we are all ready to start at the same time. Today we were ready at 9:30! We used to start between 11 and 11:30. Now, when we're finished around 11:30, I take a shower and we have the rest of the day for ourselves. Praise God for getting me out of bed when the alarm went off!
The fibromyalgia has also been a journey. I was pretty well under control with the pain using Aleve until December. In December I had two episodes of throwing up that were not virus related. I also had a great deal of stomach pain. I attributed it to the Aleve and stopped taking it in early January. I continued my herbal suppliments, but the pain was unbearable. After a week of no pain meds I fell apart...lost it...couldn't take it anymore. My mother called while I was in tears and I answered the phone. She rescued me with some Lyrica (which I had taken a couple of years previously). I was considering taking it again even though it had made me feel loopy, dizzy, and blurred my vision. This was my chance to give it another try and dull my pain. It really helped and I didn't feel as high as I did the other time I tried it. I eventually made a doctor's appointment so he could prescribe me some more. He did and I'm mostly happy with it. I have my loopy moments and I say silly things that I would normally only think, but it's helping me with my pain and I'm still able to drive and teach. I still have some tweaking to do in regards to how much I need and when, but I think I've got it figured out. I just have to talk to the doctor about it again.
God hears when we cry. My mom called when I was crying out to God to help. He used her to help me when I needed it most. Thank you, Lord! Now I just ask you to help Michael to be able to spell and write and please help Adam with his math. And please help me be patient and loving in all that I do.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Welcome to my new website
Hi! I am beginning a new venture in my life! Blogging is something I never thought I would do.
I am a 36 year old mother and wife. My husband's name is Jim and our boys are Adam and Michael ages 11 and 8. We are also blessed to have a little black dog named Charlie. We live in northern NJ.
I am a homeschooler and interested in sharing how homeschooling has changed our lives and how God has lead us through it. The name of the site is "Do Everything In Faith". I chose this name because I believe we should do nothing in fear and only in faith. God's holy spirit is in us to guide us in faith.
Please check in from time to time.
Sincerely, Michelle
I am a 36 year old mother and wife. My husband's name is Jim and our boys are Adam and Michael ages 11 and 8. We are also blessed to have a little black dog named Charlie. We live in northern NJ.
I am a homeschooler and interested in sharing how homeschooling has changed our lives and how God has lead us through it. The name of the site is "Do Everything In Faith". I chose this name because I believe we should do nothing in fear and only in faith. God's holy spirit is in us to guide us in faith.
Please check in from time to time.
Sincerely, Michelle
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