If anyone knows Kay Chandler, that is who Heidi reminds me of. Even when you are in a room full of people, it feels like its just you & her & she is sharing some personal enlightenment or world famous secret.
Do you remember “That Girl”? You know - the person you used to be.
Does your husband miss That Girl? You know - the one who actually tried to get his attention.
You CAN bring her back.
Did you know that your marriage matters?
It is a testimony
If your marriage fails, the enemy has a clear shot at your kids
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"1 Peter 5:8
The enemy can drive a wedge b/c we are unwilling to shine light on our own sins.The marriage is the primary relationship in the home.
Do NOT sacrifice your marriage on the alter of home education.
Are you living a parallel life or are you living entwined together?
Do you travel along side by side doing your own thing, never touching or do you swerve back & forth between your own personal interests incorporating God whenever you connect during your most important activities?
"And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Ecc. 4:12
Have you ever heard of the Homeschool Vortex?
The vortex can start silently enough by not spending time with God, by filling yourself with pride, or legalism.
The vortex can only lead to discontent, wrong priorities, comparison to others, exhaustion, disconnection, & depression.
Once inside the vortex, Latin has become more important than lingerie. Your thoughts are on homeschool all the time. And date night no longer exists.
Have you fallen into the vortex?
1. Are you growing in your relationship with God?
2. Has homeschooling taken priority over your marriage?
3. Are you living parallel lives?
4. Is intimacy still important?
We need to stop believing the MYTH that sex is not that important!
Sex between a husband & a wife is not only enjoyable, but it is vital!
A lack of intimacy - whether physical, spiritual, or emotional causes separation.
Your calendar says a lot about your priorities. Make time for each other & create WHITE space on your calendar. Leave at least 2 days in a row unscheduled & just enjoy each other.
We need to make an effort to be That Girl. Through it all, love our husbands, our children, our God. We don’t have it all together, but we know the One who does.
Nurture your marriage first, then homeschool out of the overflow of what God gives you.
"Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes it’s the little voice that says I will try again tomorrow."
I want to be THAT GIRL! I want to Finish Well!
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