First Week of School 2012

First Week of School 2012
First Week of School 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

A path in the woods....and a Holiday

Prov 24: 10  "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small."

I guess it's not my time to give up yet! Although there are days. I can talk about yesterday like it's some far away thing, but during it, it is horrible. If someone asked me how I was doing , I'd answer somewhere between "FINE!"...and let me just start crying...someone showed kindness to me yesterday, and I just started crying! And then just like that, snap, the cloud lifted...

I don't remember exactly when, about 5:00pm yesterday when the cloud lifted...Jaclyn, James and I headed to her violin and James needed to finish his test. It was just that simple, the cloud lifted. I will never doubt people have anxieties in this life..or depression, but I knew in the fog I needed to keep putting one foot in front of the other..I didn't doing it joyfully, but I did it! I did the job....and I'm sure some people have days like that as well.......

Anyway, I put one foot in front of the other early this morning on the path in the woods. I chose the shorter path as it was my first time, and it was about 6ish, and the new light of the day was barely coming out, very peaceful. I hope to take the longer trail another time. I have known of this trail for a long time, yet haven't tried it, and am so glad to have found it.

I had a nice rest of the evening with friends, and a much better start of the day for me...not so good for a few children who chose sassiness,disrespect, control and laziness for their morning fare.

We are off to a good start now. We'll all be attending the girls praise dancing this afternoon, as quiet observers. Math, Bible, instruments, chores and some outdoor time was the big achievement for today, and a trip to the library later to return some books.

The girls and boys will be having a much needed holiday from each other for a few days! We're looking forward to some peace and quiet, and I'm sure the boys are looking forward to worms and fishing. I could use some peace and quiet and fishing myself, but not sure when my "ship" will come in for that one!  Afraid I"ll just cry the whole time anyway in memory of Dad....

Prov 25:28 Whoever has no rule over his own spirit, or heart, is like a city broken down without walls. (Leaving itself open to the enemy..interpretation by a wise student this morning)..

God's riches blessings on your day.  Love Alesia & Chris




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December 2011 Haak Family

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Pray for those who persecute you....

Matt 5:11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven...."

Matt 5:44" But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of the Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.


Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.....

Phil 4:5-9 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things.


2nd Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

We adopted 4 older siblings from Ukraine in 2010 and hope we can help.

We will share what we learn and help you when we can. There are great supports here on this page. Sometimes it's one day, moment and breath at a time. And you're not alone. Love, Alesia & Chris