School this week

I will try to make this a weekly post where I review the past week and what we did in our home that falls under the "school" category. I use this term loosely as we are no where near beginning official home schooling with our kids. I think all of our experiences are opportunities for our kids to learn. God designed His children with the desire to learn and to pursue understanding, with the ultimate purpose of knowing and experiencing Him. In our family, this takes the shape of devotional, prayer,and worship times. Activities that foster inquiry, sensory and motor activities, and good 'ole fun play. Creativity is valued (though this mama seriously lacks in that department). Reading is one thing that happens each day regardless of what else is going on. We try to be students of our children understanding the unique ways God has created them and then allowing an environment of learning that enables the giftings of each child to grow. We are not doing things "the right way." God has given each child into the family that will best be able to nurture and love that child towards a relationship with Himself. No families work the same. This is simply insight into how our family pursues God in all areas of our life. The journey is in the pursuit of glorifying God in our lives. We love this journey!

Intro

So why start a blog? Again... For a few reasons really. After being overseas for nearly 5 years, it is growing more and more difficult to maintain relationships with family and friends we are far from. Additionally, we want to better inform and relate with the people who support us financially and through prayer. Also, I hope this will serve as an outlet for my brain which seems to rapidly be diminishing in its ability to function properly. I have given much thought and prayer into whether I really wanted to commit to doing this, what my motives are, and whether or not this would be an opportunity to glorify God in my life. Ultimately, I came to the decision that this could be very good. I have set up some rules for myself so posting may be sporadic at best but we shall see. Thanks for joining me on this journey...