Last week we had the privilege of going to the beach with my husband's parents, sister and her husband. I know, someone who doesn't like the sand spent two weeks at the beach this year! During the end of the day, my sister in law and I were talking about how important it is to raise our children so we reach their hearts, not just change outward behaviors. And, how hard that is. But if we don't do that, we never really get to know ourselves, or let others see us for who we really are.
That struck a chord with me because I've been there. I used to try to be the idea of the pastor's wife, outgoing personality, perfect fill in the blank, that everyone wanted me to be. Yet, as I've allowed God to love me, fill me with joy and reveal himself to me, I've begun to embrace the real Cheri. More introverted, needing time for contemplation, etc. And, I've found that I am less anxious about things because I know who I am and what I need to refuel my tank, so to speak. Which makes giving to others so much easier.
So, one of my goals with homeschooling is to help my children experience Christ's love in such a way that their hearts are touched and they become the people they created them to be. How do I do this? Through prayer to my Heavenly Father. After all, he made them and knows them. And, he can show me who they are too. And that's part of the adventure of living the educational life together.
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Hey Cheri! I hope y'all are having a great week! Thanks for sharing your heart and life through your creative writings!
Did you hear what we saw the last morning on the beach? On Sat. morning Richard and I went down to the beach to see the sunrise and then checked on the turtle nest. (The one near our house). Well I looked down and saw a tiny little loggerback turtle! I ran to get mom and dad while Richard took him to the water's edge and when I returned the naturalists were there. They explained that he was really small and not moving too well but that it was a little cool and the water might revive him some. They explained that this particular nest had been moved and relocated and that was why it was set so high up in the dunes because one storm had washed 6 or so feet of the dunes away! They said that when water washes over the nest continuously the eggs can actually drown and that about 30 or so of the eggs from this nest had to be removed when the nest was relocated. How sad. They also said that there were 300 nests this year, the 2nd most ever recorded! So anyway, we all took the little turtle to the water's edge and the water revived him some and he lifted his head to breathe and that was good. Then we put him in a little further and the tide took him off! Hoping he makes it! It was a really special sight to see and experience!
Hope to see y'all again soon! Will email pics when we get a moment! love ya! leslie
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