Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Don't Forget to Dream...

Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation.

~ D. Elton Trueblood



Explore Your Field of Dreams

Dream of what your life would feel like if you accepted change with a gracious heart.

Dream of how you would progress if you admitted your weaknesses and acted on your strengths.

Dream of how you would solve problems if you asked for help, accepted help, were open to new solutions, and dealt directly with all obstacles.

Dream of how you would heal from a hurtful past if you created a loving, forgiving, and self-nurturing environment.

Dream of the peace you would experience if you took complete responsibility for the feelings in your heart, and moved in faith toward your most cherished dreams.

Dream of the character you would build if you told the truth about all things, especially to yourself.

Dream of how you would strengthen your resolve if you endured challenging trials and waited patiently for your dreams to appear—even during long cold seasons of emptiness.

Dream of what you could achieve if you observed all your choices and asked what action you should take to move forward this day.

Dream of all choices and possibilities before you, treat each as a challenge to learn, and deepen the wisdom which God has given to guide your future.

Explore your field of dreams...

© Copyright 2006 by Steve Brunkhorst.

When you have dreamed that dream, then we need to talk to put it into reality!

To YOUR Success,
Karen




Thursday, September 6, 2007

September brings with it times of change

September 6, 2007
There is nothing quite so intimidating as the blank page. As I begin to write all the thoughts that I had thought so profound seem to be wandering around aimlessly waiting to be remembered!
Today begins a new day for adventure. School is back in session and all our boys are back in the throws of homework and re-acquainting themselves with friends they haven't talked to or seen since school ended for summer vacation.
That first day found me quite at a loss to know what to do with two of our boys back in public school and one still at home.. rather one to be homeschooled. Adam is happy to be in the virtual classroom with mum's watchful eye on him to make sure he is completing all assignments. It is rather nice having him at home .. I shall miss these days when the time comes that he returns to public school. That future event .. hmmmmmmm.. we'll see when it happens. There are days when he says that he would rather be back in public school until he thinks about the friends he has made in homeschool.
The most important thing is his education .. and making sure that he is indeed learning all the lessons and not getting lost amongst other students. There really are no perfect school systems. And, the comparison between public and homeschool for our middle boy are widely varied. His attitude in the past year, while having challenges has been a move in the right direction .. he actually likes learning again! And, it makes me thankful that I can be at home to help support him. So many parents don't have that option and must work outside of their home. I count my blessings that I am able to have the best of both worlds.
And, on that note .. will close for now. Time to check on his progress on homework. The weather is going to be quite warm today for September .. Adam and I might even get in a swim before his brothers are due home from their classes!
Make it a wonderful day!
Karen