What a Time!

You know, I can get a little overwhelmed this time of year.
We are starting to look to the arrival of warmer weather. I'm
thinking about the achievement tests are quickly approaching and
the end of the school year is ONLY 3 months away. I need to remind myself at times, this is a great time in my life. I'm having an impact on my childrens' lives that will last forever. After this year, I'll only have two (of my four) children left to homeschooling. It's hard to believe that
the two oldest are in college. Thank God today, in the midst of the hectic schedules and demands, that God has blessed you with your children. You ARE making a difference!

My Help is in the Lord!

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121
I love this verse. Two things that come to mind when I read it:
1. It reminds me where my help will truly come from. Yes, we need each other. We should love one another. But, ultimately, my help comes from the Lord. He will NEVER disappoint me, will never leave me, and always has the answer! He is my help!
2. It also reminds me to keep my eyes on the Lord. It's easy to become so temporarily minded, that we loose sight of what's truly important. I have a heavenly home to look forward to, and all the battles & trials will be worth it ALL when I see Jesus, my Savior.
So, remember Who to look to...and Who to keep your eyes on. Keep your focus on eternity...it's what I'm living for!!

The First Week is Behind Us!

I don't know about you, but I always like to get that first week of school behind us. It seems to be a very chaotic week, trying to get back into a good schedule. Also, making lesson plans and ensuring that everyone has their necessary books & supplies...whew!! I've got a senior and freshman in high school and a third grader this year. So, it's pretty well spread out. And, everyone can read well, so that's a great blessing! Anyway, looking forward to enjoying the weekend (aside from making lesson plans) and starting anew Monday!

It's Almost That Time Again!

Can you believe it...school is just around the corner.
I just mailed in my home school notification to the local superintendant, along
w/ test results, list of textbooks, etc.. I should get my approval letter w/in a week. I've also got all my books and supplies purchased.
The local schools start here next week, but we start the day after Labor Day each year. How about you...are you getting ready for another year??
When's your start date??

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Winding Down!

Oh, it's that time again when we are winding down the school year. It feels good to have another year behind us and know that we had a great year. I had planned to take a day or two off to plant our garden, thereby ending next week. But, the weather here in Cincinnati has been so rainy that we still haven't been able to plant. So, we have just pressed thru w/the studies and are planning on this week finishing up. Just in time too...the forecast shows sunny and 80 for next week!! And that means a time of learning will occur while putting seeds and plants into the soil! Hope you have had a great year as well.

Testing is Done!

Oh, how it is a relief every year to finish our yearly achievement tests!
Even though we are NOT done w/school (contrary to what my boys would like), to have the testing done and mailed back for grading is always a big accomplishment. Now, we can finish the year at our pace and look forward to a nice summer break. It is a little hard for all of us to stay focused, as the weather is getting nicer and there are a lot of outdoor projects to do. But, with the Lord's help, we will finish strong!