Get Me To The Church On Time....PLEASE!

Okay, okay, I know. I'm the head of the household and it's my responsibility. NOW...ever try to rush two females? Scratch that...two females with hair to brush and fix, outfits to find/iron...etc? The results are similar to attempting to bathe the average cat.
Here's the scoop. I am determined to get the family to church on time (meaning pre-service prayer) , at least 90% of the time (hey, a ninety is an "A" in school, right?)--but my wife works third shift and often has trouble sleeping, and it's hard to get the rest of the family going. Here's what I think my responsibility in all of this is:

1. Stress the importance of it in daily conversation for a while...get my wife and daughter thinking about this.
2. Ask for their suggestions, then IMPLEMENT whatever they plan.
3. Get everybody moving earlier (even though I don't know so long as they do to be ready) and gently remind.
4. Subtley check the night before to be sure that the things they need are, in fact, available (stockings, hair brush, clean outfits).
5. To pray and seek the Lord for answers and for His blessing on my efforts at the above.

I think our efforts to get there have, in the past, been sabotaged by both disorganization and sloppy time-use habits. We're much better organized now, and time use is getting to be one of my (our) fortés lately, or so it seems...so this should be a self-eliminating problem.

Troy

Summertime Goals

The three greatest reasons for going into education are supposed to be love for the kids, enthusiasm about the subject matter, and desire to make a difference. Who's kidding whom? The three greatest reasons for going into edcuation are June, July, and August. As with anything, however, along with freedom comes responsibility. I must not, cannot, and refuse to waste this summer: too much is riding on the results of it.

My primary goals for this summer are these: to have the property in Wynnewood (both houses) fixed up and sold (or at least on sale), to move to the Quad City area if it's the Lord's will, to have my family's spiritual condition in a state of victory, and to have a teaching position for the fall. In addition to this, I want our organization and use of time, space, and belongings to be trucking along so we can set and meet other goals and be successful in our endeavors. Many of these things are well under way, and I'm pleased.

One of the smartest things I've done lately has been to honestly assess my time use and get my day divided according to my energy levels and responsibilities. Afterall, if you don't know where you're going, then how do you know what to do next? We've been seeking the Lord about whether or not to move, and I think I'm seeing my answer very clearly. We've got the yard very much under way at the Wynnewood property (mowing and such) and are just had a big trash bin set today to remove things from the house where the fire was, as well as other things...to get all the trash removed. I'm actively planning my time use according to my goals...it's been a little hard to get started, but I'm on track now.

Had Bible study tonight with the family...emphasizing daily prayer and Bible reading/study...I love the Lord...this is wonderful. Can't wait to see greater things.

Troy