Janie Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi girls, It's been awhile since I've posted, or even read the boards that I used to camp out on over the last decade. But needs are swamping me and I need some prayer support from you all! Many of you know I'm now teaching middle school history (SOTW!) and English in a private school after homeschooling all four of our kids through high school graduation. The work at school is exhausting as we try to quietly transition to classical. This year there are few of us (teachers) doing more work because of the economy. Prepare for lots of "thens"... I planned a huge middle school field trip to a nearby playhouse to see A Christmas Carol. Then, the date was changed to a week earlier because of space. Then, a driver couldn't go, so adjustments had to be made. This also means that we have to finish reading CC in class and complete the lit unit before the play, complicating my initial lesson plans. Then, I received a summons to jury duty, that I cannot get out of, for--get this--that same week--plus two weeks in January. Then, my dh's cardiologist schedules him for a repeat cath--that same week. I fully expect that a by-pass will follow, either immediately or within a day or two. I'm proceeding with Elizabeth Elliot's advice: Just do the next thing. Scheduling subs for everything is brain-wracking. Keeping everything straight almost sends me into pre-dementia! So, please, if you pray, and if the Lord brings me to mind, please ask is graciousness and mercy that His will be done, and I survive. Thanks, girls! Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 :grouphug: Prayers for everything! My DH is a tech in a cath lab...prayers that everything goes smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 When it rains, it pours! I know the feeling. My month has been like that as well. I am walking that "do the next thing" road with you. You are in my prayers, Janie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Hi Janie-- This has been my week to provide prayer support, and I'll certainly add you to my list. As for the practical advice, you are wise to cling to Elizabeth Elliot! Just to catch up, my homeschooling journey concluded when we moved to a metropolitan area and my high school age dd's entered a public school alternative program. It's been a good move for our family spiritually and emotionally, and the school is unique, well-established and caring. The girls' TWTM foundation has served them extremely well, and their new situation has provided them with some strong leadership opportunities that we were struggling to provide while homeschooling in our rural community. We are now becoming a family that embraces change in addition to valuing education. Have a wonderful holiday--even if you need to scale back to make room for the rest of life. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Janie, it seems that there is always one or two weeks a year where everything is scheduled. Glad to see you here, I'm just stopping by too. Praying for all to come together for you. :) (Wondering where The Christmas Carol is playing and if I should make a family outing...) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Praying for you!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hi Kristine, CC is at the Blackfriar's Playhouse in Staunton. We are going to the 10:30 a.m. matinee Dec. 11 (Fri) and have two extra tickets available. If you all decide to go, and you want to go that day, maybe we can work something out. Tickets are $18 each. E-mail me if you're interested. You all would love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I know well the reality of doing the next thing when things get overwhelming. :grouphug: Prayers and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) Oops, I really do know how to spell haunts. Edited December 5, 2009 by Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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