Refreshed!

This past weekend I was blessed to go on a retreat with my Homeschool Momma's Group!  It was a delightful time.

Once per month, I get together with these ladies.  We take turns hosting the meetings, bringing snacks, and discussing different topics.  For example, last month, we met at a new momma's house and discussed schedules in the home.  Normally, someone shares a devotion, but that time, our leader, just asked us to share what the Holy Spirit has been laying on our hearts.  Being with these women each month is such an encouragement to me!

So off we went to our very nice cabin rental on a lake last weekend. Unfortunately, the renter did not give us a head's up about the steep hills covered by ice and snow.  We had some scary moments and some hilarious adventures as we had to park and walk up and down the hills a few times.  CRAZY!

We also laughed a lot and shared our testimonies.  We dropped our guards and shared personally and transparently.  We connected on a deeper level.  We gained more respect for one another.  We inspired one another.  We came away refreshed.

I pray for all the mommas out there who don't have a good support system.  I went through a couple seasons like that and they stunk for sure!  Sometimes it takes a while before God leads us to the right group of people.  Sometimes we watch our kids go through lonely times and it wrenches our hearts as mothers.

Hang in there mommas (and daddies who may homeschool full-time).  I am confident your diligence will pay off in the end.  Your children will be okay (probably better than ok :).

Remember to take time out for yourself.  Get away with a friend.  Always plan to go to a homeschool conference each year.  Listen to the speakers and be revived in why you started doing this in the first place!  Yes, it's hard.  Yes, it's exhausting some days.  But, YES, it is worth it!