Today Jamie woke up throwing up, so consequently, I spent the day washing soiled clothes and bed linens. It is now 10:00 p.m. and I am not feeling so well myself. My stomache is aching.

The boys reluctantly did their schoolwork, they thought that since Jamie wasn't going to "do school" that they shouldn't have to either. Caleb's lack of interest in school concerns me. I don't know how to deal with it. He doesn't care about anything but playing, and I guess that is normal for all little boys. I just pictured our homeschool experience differently.

I wanted smiling faces and eager learners and what I am getting are frowns and reluctance to learn anything. I need to find solutions to these problems. I don't want them to look back on these years with regret and bitterness. I don't want to be the prison guard, I want my home to be filled with joy and laughter and yes, learning.

How can I accomplish this seemingly impossible task?

Dear God, "cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto thee."
"Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust. Make me to go in the paths of thy commandments for in thee do I trust. I will lift my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
These things I ask and pray in the precious name of Jesus.
Amen