What 2009 brought us

Let me just summarise 2009 regarding our family life:

I started the year as a mum with a part time secretary job (50%) and was quite confident with that. After all, I had finally 'escaped home' and found a  nice job. But.. a couple of months later I was exhausted ... I felt uncomfortable with the situation of working, caring, being actively involved in church, ... you know, that very well-known dillema of moms all over the world. When Dear Husband sighed: I wished you just stayed at home, to be there for us! I started crying (for those of you who know me, when did you see me cry for the last time - if ever?) and felt just so relieved!! Ok, and that's where it all began. I quit working outside the home. But even before our 'normal family life' could find a rhythm, we met homeschooling. For real. I mean, the both of us. We got even more convinced that our first priority is our family, the kids that God gave us. And we discovered more and more that homeschooling could be one of the tools to build a strong, godly family life. In November we decided to cancel Boas' school registration at least until he turns 5. In the mean time (and still) I read a lot about education in general, raising children, homeschooling. Jos and I talk(ed) a lot about it and got enthusiastic. And that enthusiasm only increases!!

What I found so special was rereading a piece of paper with prophesies, written down at the beginning of 2009. Someone prophesied that God would make clear what He had in store for me that year. And other prophesies often pointed to us a family. I strongly believe that this is what God intends for our family!! Wow.. did I say that?! Yes! Besides our own experiences and feelings about this, He also confirmed it!

Wow!!! God is good!

And that's my one big resolution for 2010: As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!! (Joshua 24:15)