And so another year draws to an end. 2011 has been a BUSY year, full of experiences that have grown me, stretched me, challenged me, humbled me and much more. God has been the centre of our year with the start of our homeschool journey, all 4 of us being baptised this year, 2 weddings and a funeral and Deacon ordanation.
As I look back over the last 12 months I can see His hand on everything we have done and experienced. I am reminded of a kiddies worship song verse :
"There is a peace that passes understanding down in my heart, where?, down in my heart to stay" "And I'm so happy. so very happy, I have the love of Jesus in my heart". This is truly how I feel right now, with all the "stuff" that came with 2011, I have a peace in my heart and the love of Christ too.
Homeschool has been a bumpy ride with too much money being spent on different curriculums and I have decided to slow down for 2012 and go back to Charlotte Mason truths. While my kids have grown so much in character this year, I think I have put too much pressure on myself (and them) to perform and "tick the box".
I found this lovely quote on a blog today:
You may have tangible wealth untold;
Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold.
Richer than I you can never be –
I had a Mother who read to me.
Strickland Gillian
