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I can't believe that we've wrapped up another school year already. This morning as we finished Ralph Moody's Little Britches we put a lid on our 15th year of homeschooling. It was a great year and I did something I've never done before: I waited. As the snow drifts of winter mounted in the months of January and February I found myself content in finishing up pieces of our curriculum early and simply waiting for direction from YHWH on what to do next. Typically, I'm a mad woman waiting for March to arrive so I can begin planning the next year in step with all the other moms who L O N G to be finished with their curricula too! I'm so glad I waited.
I felt a need to not move forward with our next history rotation in American History. I couldn't get past a pull to go back to the Ancients and back to Creation and beginnings. Through my research and prayer and waiting on Him all things came together beautifully.
Our move next year where the Tigris and Euphrates River run into the Arabian Gulf gives me chills! The Fertile Crescent! The beginnings of Western Civilization! Yep, time to go back to the Ancients. I'm preparing this summer by studying The Patriarchs, a Beth Moore Study from Genesis 12-50. Learning from Romans 11 that the Root of our Ancestors support us and not the other way around has been very eye opening for me. I believe this Bible study will help me with our studies of the Biblical Feasts beginning in August.
For History studies we'll be using Tapestry of Grace Ancients, Year 1. I enjoy the classical formula of education and I have 2 students who need a lot of hands on activities. Tapestry of Grace is perfect for us. We'll rotate through Years 1-4 with Tapestry following the classical model enjoying the lapbooks, salt dough crafts, map work and notebook creations that are in the guide for homeschool moms to use. Please click on the buttons on the left side of the blog and take a look at Tapestry of Grace, it might just be a great fit for your family too! You can start with any year of history you'd like.
I've just enjoyed my first lunch of the summer with my big girl, the little 2 are enjoying a movie and it's now time to start on my summer reading list. The deck is calling! Happy Summer!!!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
First Lesson From Patriarchs
I only have a few quick minutes before I must dash out the door and run another of my brood to an appointment. I wanted to share a quote I read again this morning from page 18 of Beth Moore's study of the Patriarchs.
The quote is ascribed to F.B. Meyer
"....How much better would it have been for Abraham to have thrown the responsibility back on God, and to have said, "Thou hast brought me here; and Thou must now bear the whole weight of providing for me and mine: here I will stay till I clearly know what Thou wilt have me to do." If any should read these lines who have come into positions of extreme difficulty, through following the simple path of obedience, let them not look at God through difficulties, as we see the sun shorn of splendour through a fog; but let them look at difficulties through God. Let them put God between themselves and the disasters which threaten them. Let them cast the whole responsibility upon Him. Has He not thus brought you into difficulties, that He may have an opportunity of strengthening your faith, by giving some unexampled proof of His power? Wait only on the Lord, trust also in Him.....He will provide"
It's proving to be a hard few days of rebuilding at our house. These thoughts on Abram and Sarai taken after their initial arrival in Egypt (Gen 12) and presenting Sarai as Abram's sister have done my soul a world of good today.
Blessings to you!
The quote is ascribed to F.B. Meyer
"....How much better would it have been for Abraham to have thrown the responsibility back on God, and to have said, "Thou hast brought me here; and Thou must now bear the whole weight of providing for me and mine: here I will stay till I clearly know what Thou wilt have me to do." If any should read these lines who have come into positions of extreme difficulty, through following the simple path of obedience, let them not look at God through difficulties, as we see the sun shorn of splendour through a fog; but let them look at difficulties through God. Let them put God between themselves and the disasters which threaten them. Let them cast the whole responsibility upon Him. Has He not thus brought you into difficulties, that He may have an opportunity of strengthening your faith, by giving some unexampled proof of His power? Wait only on the Lord, trust also in Him.....He will provide"
It's proving to be a hard few days of rebuilding at our house. These thoughts on Abram and Sarai taken after their initial arrival in Egypt (Gen 12) and presenting Sarai as Abram's sister have done my soul a world of good today.
Blessings to you!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Heros
Instant communication is tough sometimes. How quickly we can text bad news or email a picture. Before we know it...BOOM! A video is uploaded to Fox News or CNN and we all know what's going on. Living in the D.C. metro area is a very fast paced way of living. I've spent much of the last 2 years wishing life would just slow down a bit here. It's frantic at times.
But today, I was very pleased with technology and its ability to inform quickly. I received a text from a tough Army Spouse about the most recent Army Widow. Out of respect for the freshness of so great a loss I won't name her. But I wanted to take the opportunity to use blogging, an instant form of communication, to let those close to me know; A Hero Died, very recently, on a far away battlefield. He left behind a beloved wife and gorgeous kids.
Would you all please join me in using your instant forms of communication and ask those you know to pray for this sweet family and the loss of their cherished husband and father?
Thanks!
Now to slow down the pace of communication and contemplate just the right card to create with the words to express my deepest sympathies to one of my beautiful PWOC Sisters.
But today, I was very pleased with technology and its ability to inform quickly. I received a text from a tough Army Spouse about the most recent Army Widow. Out of respect for the freshness of so great a loss I won't name her. But I wanted to take the opportunity to use blogging, an instant form of communication, to let those close to me know; A Hero Died, very recently, on a far away battlefield. He left behind a beloved wife and gorgeous kids.
Would you all please join me in using your instant forms of communication and ask those you know to pray for this sweet family and the loss of their cherished husband and father?
Thanks!
Now to slow down the pace of communication and contemplate just the right card to create with the words to express my deepest sympathies to one of my beautiful PWOC Sisters.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Mother's Day Weekend
Here are a few snapshots from Mother's Day weekend. We are so happily busy with Lyndsay in the house, baseball, softball, school work, church, dentist appointments, sale lists, Spring Cleaning that I have little time to write the many things that are on my heart.
Let me just say that I am so honored to be the mother of these amazing children. It's an honor to serve them, love them, train them, teach them, hold them and pray for them. Had I known 20 years ago what I was in store to learn along the way of pregnancy, childbirth, toddlers, messes and sin, I may have RUN! I'm so grateful that the Lord, in His perfect way has given me the Grace to be the mom to Lyndsay, Adam, Emily and Jesse. No matter what may come your way, sweet children, my arms are here to hold you, my wisdom I'll impart, and my prayers you will always have. I love you. Mom-Mom
Let me just say that I am so honored to be the mother of these amazing children. It's an honor to serve them, love them, train them, teach them, hold them and pray for them. Had I known 20 years ago what I was in store to learn along the way of pregnancy, childbirth, toddlers, messes and sin, I may have RUN! I'm so grateful that the Lord, in His perfect way has given me the Grace to be the mom to Lyndsay, Adam, Emily and Jesse. No matter what may come your way, sweet children, my arms are here to hold you, my wisdom I'll impart, and my prayers you will always have. I love you. Mom-Mom
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
In My Home Recently
These are just some ramblings and snapshots of what's been going on in my home recently.
1. Bread baking, we are making at least 1 loaf a week using freshly ground wheat, beans, lentils and barley. I love grinding it in my Whisper Mill, adding organic honey and the rest of the ingredients into my "Zo" bread baking machine and wait for the smells to begin. I've added a picture from this mornings baking.
2. Emily's softball season has started. She has her first scrimmage tonight. We are looking forward to watching the Blue Angels show their stuff! We made a memory together at Monday night's batting practice. Em and I sought shelter under a pavillion together while waiting for the rain shower to pass. It was fun to be out in the rain with my girl!
3. Monday night we hosted Jesse's cubscout den for an end of year BBQ. Due to hosting and running to softball with Em, we didn't take any pictures. But we are still eating the leftovers and they are so yummy!
4. Lyndsay comes home tomorrow and we can't wait to have her here for the summer. She'll be buying a car, getting her wisdom teeth removed and taking one summer class online. Emily has been getting her room ready and making things pretty for her. What a great little sister she is!
5. We are winding down our school year and look forward to the end of May and the finish line. I've already started to work on next year's studies. But after some intial work, have decided to lay everything in large basket near my favorite chair and let it set awhile. Mom needs a summer, too!
6. We are blessed with amazing friends who went above and beyond in sending me something from 'home' that I needed. I made the card in the slide show below as a thankyou! So fun!
7. Couponing has gone great. I've saved about 6 weeks of grocery spending so far this year. Last week I used 117 coupons and saved around $135.00! I ran into a friend from Italy in the Commissary while shopping. It was great to see her and catch up. They move to Germany later this year. If we weren't bound for the middle east ourselves, I'd be jealous! (grin!)
8. Jesse helped John work on the lawn mower this last weekend. He did a great job. The airfilter doesn't seem to be the issue with it, but at least Jesse knows how to turn a screw, unhook the cover and replace the filter if we need it done again! Way to go Jman!
9. Well, just when I thought Jman played his best ball game ever, he out did himself again! 4 at bats, 2 singles, 1 RBI, 1 KO, 2 scores with head first dives into home. Plus there was that great stop and cut off throw from Right field! Awesome job!
That's about all for now. Enjoy the pictures!
1. Bread baking, we are making at least 1 loaf a week using freshly ground wheat, beans, lentils and barley. I love grinding it in my Whisper Mill, adding organic honey and the rest of the ingredients into my "Zo" bread baking machine and wait for the smells to begin. I've added a picture from this mornings baking.
2. Emily's softball season has started. She has her first scrimmage tonight. We are looking forward to watching the Blue Angels show their stuff! We made a memory together at Monday night's batting practice. Em and I sought shelter under a pavillion together while waiting for the rain shower to pass. It was fun to be out in the rain with my girl!
3. Monday night we hosted Jesse's cubscout den for an end of year BBQ. Due to hosting and running to softball with Em, we didn't take any pictures. But we are still eating the leftovers and they are so yummy!
4. Lyndsay comes home tomorrow and we can't wait to have her here for the summer. She'll be buying a car, getting her wisdom teeth removed and taking one summer class online. Emily has been getting her room ready and making things pretty for her. What a great little sister she is!
5. We are winding down our school year and look forward to the end of May and the finish line. I've already started to work on next year's studies. But after some intial work, have decided to lay everything in large basket near my favorite chair and let it set awhile. Mom needs a summer, too!
6. We are blessed with amazing friends who went above and beyond in sending me something from 'home' that I needed. I made the card in the slide show below as a thankyou! So fun!
7. Couponing has gone great. I've saved about 6 weeks of grocery spending so far this year. Last week I used 117 coupons and saved around $135.00! I ran into a friend from Italy in the Commissary while shopping. It was great to see her and catch up. They move to Germany later this year. If we weren't bound for the middle east ourselves, I'd be jealous! (grin!)
8. Jesse helped John work on the lawn mower this last weekend. He did a great job. The airfilter doesn't seem to be the issue with it, but at least Jesse knows how to turn a screw, unhook the cover and replace the filter if we need it done again! Way to go Jman!
9. Well, just when I thought Jman played his best ball game ever, he out did himself again! 4 at bats, 2 singles, 1 RBI, 1 KO, 2 scores with head first dives into home. Plus there was that great stop and cut off throw from Right field! Awesome job!
That's about all for now. Enjoy the pictures!
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