Wednesday, May 1, 2013

2:1 Conference

I've been a little slow in writing my follow up post.  I have had so much to think about and a lot going on in my personal life the past few weeks.

Titus 2:1 Conference
I attended  2:1  for encouragement and that is exactly what I got.  It was a necessary experience for me.  I did leave with a few more questions than answers, but that was a good thing.  The questions have really helped me to reflect on and pray about who I want to be as a homeschool mom and a blogger.

As a homeschooler, I want to completely trust the Lord to help me with His kids that He has given me for a short time.

As a blogger, I want to encourage and reach out.  I want my blogging to be a ministry to other women who are walking where I have walked or am currently walking in both my homeschooling and personal faith journey.

Highlight quotes from the conference:

"We are called to actually die, not faint for His glory."  Rachel Carman

"Don't leave home without God's Word.  Show your kids what you value." Rachel Carman

"We're not playing Monopoly, we all have our own game."  Stef Layton

"God, You are enough!  Always."  Stef Layton

"No "to do" list will fix everything."  Rebecca Keliher

"Relationships with God and people is the only importance."  Rebecca Keliher

"Who am I trying to reach?  My ideal reader is ME."  Amy Roberts

"God is perfect and can make up for your imperfections."  Deb Chitwood

"Be a blogger of your word."  Toni Anderson

"God calls us, then He equips us."  Zan Tyler

There were so many more nuggets of wisdom.  I am praying that I will be able to attend next year in Chicago!!!  I hope you are able to go too!  You will laugh, you will cry, you will leave encouraged.  You will also leave with new friends like GiGi, Alyce, Wendy, Jenny, Jeanette, Jimmie, Connie, Rebecca, Jamie and Stacey.

You will also make connections with wonderful sponsors like HEDUA, Teach Them Diligently, Samaritan's Purse, Bright Ideas Press, Apologia, Grapevine Studies, Shatterpoint Entertainment,  Your Story Hour, Heidi St. JohnHSLDA, Lexercise, Classical Conversations and Compass Classroom  

 Watch the video below to see what you'll be blessed with if you attend.