* I am ministering to a girl who is a drug addict and thought she was on board with getting some help. I got her an application to get into a 2 year Christian program that can help with the addiction, help with her finishing her high school diploma by getting a GED, help with her getting a job so she can afford to live on her own, and then help her get into college if she wants. In addition, this program will most likely lead her to a relationship with God. I found out yesterday that she decided not to go into the program.
* I have 2 major large deadlines for work that I need to get 2 huge things completed. I am getting there but just prayers for stamina (I can see the light at the end of the tunnel). And now I just got a phone call for another rush item.
* Car trouble - my husband's gas tank fell off of his truck a few days ago. Thank the Lord he wasn't driving when he noticed it and it was cheaper to fix - $240. But now he needs a new muffler and probably a new battery
.* I have always had teeth problems and have had to have lots of root canals and fillings. I went to the dentist today because the sinus in my right check has been hurting for a few days and my guess was that I needed another root canal. Turns out I have a cavity in a molar that wasn't bothering me. But then they found a cyst inside my gum that is pushing on my sinuses and is between the roots of two teeth. This is making one of my teeth very sensitive too because it is irritating the root of this tooth (the other tooth already had a root canal so that tooth doesn't hurt at all).
Honestly - I just feel overwhelmed! Even now, in this moment, I am in a horribly grouchy mood. That in turns leads to a short fuse and significant anger toward my kids, which obviously isn't their fault. But I am struggling so much to not be evil mom! I am worried about the cyst - although my family has a long history of cysts, me included - that it is not cancerous. A lady at my church just found out she has bone cancer of the back and she was early 40s. And I am also worried paying for all of this stuff....it is expensive! Finally, I am so busy right now that I don't really have time for all this stuff LOL. And my mouth just hurts. I don't like taking meds but I may end up agreeing to take something.
So - any prayers would be appreciated. I can already tell I am completely losing it. I know I should already call off my school day and that is making me mad. I am basically sitting her at the point of tears and just want to cry.
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And I have decided to take the school day off today as well. I hate breaking now but I also know in heart that taking a day or two off won't actually kill me 
So, we did grammar and story time! My Lyme flared up this past week, so I haven't been sleeping as well and during the day my neck/head and back have been bothering me. So, it is easy to become impatient or intolerant. When I don't directly place it in the Lord's hands, my days do not run smoothly. Sometimes we are so caught up in trying to deal with life's issues and ministering to others, we don't take time to sit at Jesus's feet and let Him minister to us. That is something I am trying to do better in. We refer to others as a Mary or a Martha. I know I would fit into the Martha category. Having a child with special needs for the last 25 years, and then adopting and now homeschooling a child with special needs, it takes a lot of time. We all need to take time to be a Mary. So, I am encouraging you to rest today, and allow the Lord to minister to YOU. 
). Seriously, you have been given the gift of encouragement, and you use it wisely for the Lord every single day. I personally appreciate you sooooooo much. I love reading your posts. I love seeing pictures of your kids. I love seeing you encourage countless moms on this board by your positive, caring, Christian attitude. So, please take this from a person who cares for you and for your well-being. I have seen many, many, many Christian homeschool moms open their homes to troubled teenagers. It is an absolutely HUGE undertaking. One thing I know for sure, if the person does not truly want help and is not open to change, then it is best not to open your doors. You can encourage other ways, but not by physically having in your home a person that is a drug addict and unwilling to change around your dc. I know it seems like the thing to do, but saying 'yes' to helping her could be saying 'no' to homeschooling your dc, providing a safe environment for them, taking care of your health, helping the budget flow in the home, getting your work done in a timely fashion, etc. Maybe helping her or someone like her IS your calling, but maybe it is not your calling right now! I believe there are seasons in life, as in different seasons, we have different purposes. You have so many big purposes now, so much you are doing already, I just worry about you and your health and your family. Only the Lord can make clear His good and perfect will for you in this situation, but please do be in prayer about it. What you are doing already is superhuman, and it is chock full of Godly purpose! I know it goes unrecognized often, and it just doesn't have that feel of a big purpose like that of helping a truly troubled teen would have, but I am recognizing it today! You are a wonderful person, already filling a larger than life purpose for the Lord! Please pray for clarity moving forward, and I will too. The Lord will show you what to do. God bless!
I'm so glad you met all your work deadlines! That is such a good feeling. I'm also glad you are navigating this season of life so well. Take care of yourself too! A healthy happy mother usually equals healthy happy kids.