Someday Remember (mid-January)

Someday Remember

 

• In my life this month…

It's mid-January and life all around me is still reflective of the pandemic.  Our state is still under many restrictions and the virus has now been hitting those we know personally.  We are grateful that many have had mild cases.  It is hard to watch a few businesses close down in our small community because the restrictive safety measures have forced them out of business. 

I see the modern church missing out on an opportunity to serve and evangelize.  Instead I watch them cause a great division among their decision to still publicly gather.  The church argues its place within the commands of worship and praise while the government argues the need of public safety.  The church feels controlled by these restrictions.  My heart aches that this very divisive stand misses out on being the example that so many lost people during these hard times want to find and embrace.  Some churches are compliant and my heart applauds this and their ability to still serve and worship in ways to keep people safe.

Titus Chapter 3 vs. 1 says: "Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people."
 

I pray that in my quest to observe the laws of the land, that I am showing a light to my neighbors, hospital workers, essential workers, and compromised people (a perfect courtesy toward all people) and staying as safe as I can to be helpful to those who need it most - the compromised, the hurting, the lost.  I don't have all the right theological answers and never will claim that I do, but at this very time, I am still able to worship, praise and serve from my home.  This very government infringement is not "just" against the church for this to considered a direct persecution.  I don't doubt that this could be the very stepping stone the government will use to strip freedoms in the very near future, but we have to be careful and choose the right battles to fight. 

• In our homeschool this month…

We've been slowly adding in the basics since our Christmas/Winter break.  Daughter E is still struggling with health issues and doctor visits do make it harder to balance.  We will be working hard on the days we can. 

• Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…

As stated above, we are still primarily under quarantine restrictions.  We are not really going places unless it's absolutely essential and we are not even getting together with family.  It's a hard season and I miss our family gatherings.  Groceries are delivered to our home, and we do only take out food to bring home on rare instances.  Facetime calls and group texts keep us connected.

• My favorite thing this past month…

The painting of our family room.  We have a lot of rooms to still paint, but it's so nice to have one room starting the process.  We had a custom color mixed from a piece of linen cloth, so I'm calling it vintage linen (color matched from a piece of linen cloth I had).  The accent/trim is called Stonehenge Greige.  It's fun to watch the vision I had come to life.

• What’s working/not working for us…

My ears are still are popping and do bother me daily, but I am home, and that is still something I give thanks for every day. I feel like a walking barometer as the pressure changes bring on flares.  Daughter E's health weighs more heavily.  At this time, she is unable to even sit.  It's hard to feel so helpless and with Covid looming around medical delays have been frustrating.

I am seeing little bits of progress being made around the home and I'm choosing to find joy in each day.  Painting the entire interior is now on the list and it's a big job that requires moving things around and takes time.

We aren't getting as much homeschooling done as I would hope, but it's not a race and living life brings better lessons to learn than any textbook could try.  We are living history now.  This very 2020-2021 pandemic will go down in history and future generations will read about these events.  The time we spend now, LEARNING TOGETHER at home, are so important.

... and then I hurt my left hand as our trailer bed - heavy- snapped down on top of it.

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Communion at home.
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