Jun. 12, 2006 - Something Really Amazing
I have recieved all of Meredith's homeschooling material. It has taken about a month, but it is finally finished. Actually, I shouldn't say that. I haven't received the Science Tests or the English Tests, but I just ordered those the other day.
I have chosen to use A Beka and Bob Jones. She will do Math, English, Reading, History, Bible through Bob Jones and Health through A Beka. Her science is a mixture of A Beka and Bob Jones.
I have read up on many homeschooling styles. For us, the traditional, textbook way works. I have read about the unschooling. I am not a bog fan of that one. I know that it works for some, but it makes me a little nervous.
Recently I have been feeling God wanting me to serve in a new area. I currently teach 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School and sing in the worship band. But I have felt a burden for the Jr High girls. I remember what it was like. Your body is changing, hormones are all out of whack, society telling you to look a certain way and that boys are important. Those years are a pivital and the gound work should be in place so they are prepared for High School. I made a lot of mistakes in my life and those Jr High years were where those wrong ideas were put in my head.
There are two ladies in our small group that teach the youth. Last night they said they were looking for someone to teach the Jr High girls. I just about flipped. You talk about God talking directly to you. I am not sure that I am supposed to jump on it now. I am going to pray about it all day today. I have aerobics with one of those ladies tomorrow and maybe I will talk to her, depending on what God tells me today. I am excited, but taking this very slow, I don't want to make the wrong decision.
Our small group had a bonfire last night. The kids had so much fun. Have to watch four little ones (6, 4, 3, and 2) is a little nervewracking, but we have such wonderful teenagers in our group. We didn't have to worry one bit about it. They practicly took them the minute we got there.
We roasted hot dogs, made s'mores and just sat around the fire and talked about life. Sometimes you can learn so much by just being together.
Well, I need to get back to my little ones. My 2-year-old wants me to read him a book.
