Finally another post from Jess

Well, I think I would still prefer paper and pen, but this is a great way to communicate with so many at once, so once again, I will renew my efforts to actually post some things more often!

This fall has been busy as Shane said. I have begun school with Kate and it is going really well. The curriculum we chose has been a good fit so far and it has been very managable for me, so far. I praise the Lord for this, because, most of the time I feel pretty maxed out.

With having three little ones already, watching a one yr old 30 hours a week and being pregnant and tired (always) it definately leaves me with little time or energy left over. In fact, this has required some stretching and growing as I often don't know how I will make it through the day. I have noticed a pattern, that I worry that I can't handle everything and become very overwhelmed and discouraged. What I havn't been considering is that God's grace and strength is sufficient for the day. Each day is brought to me by my loving Lord who knows exactly what I need. I can rest that no matter how I feel, He is working in me and through me to accomplish all things to His glory and I can rest in Him that He is in control of the day and will give me all that I need, if I trust and depend and abide in Him. So, these new trials have definately been strengthening my faith in our wonderful Lord and Savior!

I have so much to learn in trusting Christ, training my children, encouraging my husband, managing my home, encouraging my friends and doing everything to the glory of God. I pray and trust that He will be faithful to complete the work He has begun in me.

On a lighter note, we find out the gender of the baby a week from today (last monday in Sept) and we are excited for that news. This pregnancy has definately been more challenging than ones past. More sick and less energy. So it keeps me on my toes (or knees :))

More to come later.... Thank you all for your prayer and encouragement!

Jess