We're all mighty tired here

[2025 me popping in. This is one of those cringy past posts that I have a serious desire to just delete. Don't go look up Voddie Buchanan and don't bother reading his stuff. At this particular moment in time I was smitten with him. He was an engaging speaker and he reiterated over and over and over what an important thing we were doing by homeschooling (and having lots of children). I desperately needed to hear that during this time as going against societal norms can be exhausting. But this was also before we shifted to a more connected parenting model. I still thought I knew it all and Voddie played right into that. This was also before the Vision Forum child abuse scandals had made the news. I was naive and clueless but had no idea that was the case. I try to have grace towards past me; it can be hard sometimes. But truly we can only do the best with what we have and I thought I had much more than I actually did.]

This is the weekend of the Illinois Christian Home Educators conference.  M., B., and I spend all day there while J. spend all day watching many children.  We're all exhausted for varying reasons.  I'll be going back tomorrow while everyone else stays home.  It's a good conference, especially because Dr. Voddie Baucham is one of the keynote speakers.  He was the main reason I took my young adults with me today.  He is an amazing communicator of Biblical truths.  If you're not familiar with him, I strongly suggest you listen to one of his messages or read one of his books.

The conference is also the place where I do all my shopping and planning for next year's schoolwork.  I love a good vendor hall!  Later next week I'll share what I found.  But, for now, I'm off to nurse a couple of cute babies who need their mommy for a bit and get some rest.  Seven in the morning, our departure time, will come all too soon.

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