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 This parenting stuff gets harder all the time. There are lots of peaks and valleys. Those little moments when I am reminded that God is still working on my children and they are growing is the most reassuring. Sometimes I let my doubts and worries take over and feel sad and disappointed. Then, there is a moment that brings it all back. Luke and I battle over his phone restrictions. We were at a crossroad and he could have become defiant. I prayed in the night and worried he would just try to rebel. God was working on his heart in the night too.  Mid morning he came to me and apologized. He told me he realized he was wrong and that he was the one being making dumb choices. Later in the same day he told me he is really glad he was homeschooled up until now. What!? He actually appreciated it. He is in awe at the behavior of kids in school and their actions. He talked of a SEV friend who brags about girls he has kissed (and who knows what all) at the age of 13 and 14. Luke is grossed out by that and told me he is so glad that we raised him right and he thinks it is gross to see kids his age making out with girls. He said it just seems so wrong. He has been around his siblings and cousins who really only had girlfriend/boyfriend after high school. I pray that he continues to value that dating and relationships are for when you are thinking about marriage. Luke is a good kid and God is working in him. Kids need Jesus, they need guidance, boundaries, and to be taught morals and values. I know our parenting skills are not the best, but I know with God on our side, these kids are going to be all right! 

 

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