• Oct. 24, 2009
Weekly Wrap-Up (10-24-09)
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From the Heart: Sadness hit our home on Monday. Our sweet Shelby dog was not doing well by morning so we dropped her off at the vet first thing so he could have a look at her. The tumors had doubled in size since the exploratory surgery less than a week earlier and her lungs were squished so her breathing was very labored and unfortunately a bit painful. The tumor near the back end was also beginning to pinch off her blood veins so she was on track for paralysis. As I’m sure you’ve concluded, we did put her down that afternoon.
Our home is quiet without a basset roaming around! We have been looking into some options for another one and have two in the works. One is with a rescue in Kentucky and they are trying to decide if they can actually transport this far. We also have been emailing with the breeder we got Shelby from 13 years ago and she has a 7 month old little guy that is adorable. We’ll see!
With the Lord: Once again this area is lacking and I’m not entirely happy about that. I have spent time reading my Bible and working through some of my Bible study along with planning Sunday School for the K class. (I am filling in tomorrow.) This is not enough! The only way I will be able to hear Him is to be listening so that time is definitely a priority.
As Wife/Mom: I can honestly say I feel as though I just kept things running at home, but not as well as I would have liked. I’ve had to resolve within myself that it was okay and to just let it go and get those meal plans and chore charts in place for the coming week.
One thing that I am not quite sure how to tackle is Sweetie Boy’s white lies and intentional “hiding” of things that he knows are not right. I think the words “God tells us not to lie and to obey our parents” are heard and sent out the other ear at this point he’s heard them so often. Any ideas on helping to change this behavior would be welcomed.
We had a fun time tonight at the annual pumpkin carving party that friends from church host. I go as the family photographer while dh assists in the carving. Punkin’s was a tribute to Shelby and Sweetie Boy created a face. They are both cute.
In the Schoolroom: Punkin’ got in a full week of lessons and did great. Two 100% marks for math and spelling tests! Sweetie Boy on the other hand did not even get through two full days worth of lessons. His focus was just completely gone all week and I wasn’t going to fight it and make him hate doing the work. He’s only five and wouldn’t even be allowed in a public classroom due to his birth date so I have no issue slowing down to meet him where he is right now. The length of the stories he is to read has increased so much that I’m already thinking we are going to stretch one day of reading work through the entire week. Then maybe we can keep the math and penmanship going each day.
We finished up our “Tree for all Seasons” on Friday and the kids have enjoyed filling up those branches with their ornaments. We also did a few fall craft projects so spent one morning collecting leaves at the park. It was a great time except for the killer geese that chased us and tried to bite. One actually got me on the arm as I was trying to get her away from Punkin. Broke skin through my jacket!
This coming week we need to begin a new “together school” unit and think I’ll go ahead and get the Rocks & Minerals one ready to go for Monday even though we only have four days this week. (Another quick trip.)
Comments
• Oct. 25, 2009
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Posted by 4sweetums
I am sorry about your dog. I know how hard it is to loose a pet. It looks like the rest of you week was great. I hope you all have a happier week.
Blessings,
Dawn
• Oct. 25, 2009
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Posted by IllinoisLoriH
So sad, I love dogs! Have had to say "goodbye" to a number of them over the years, so I know how you're feeling. I hope you might be blessed with a new friend soon!
God Bless,
Lori (aka Plans4You)
• Oct. 26, 2009
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Posted by proverbsmama
Sorry about the geese! I had no idea they could break the skin through a jacket. YIKES!
As far as ds and his white lies, I would break any generational curses that may be involved and keep praying that the Lord will expose his lies quickly and that the Lord will turn his heart away from that.
• Oct. 30, 2009
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Posted by Anonymous
It looks as if you're having turbulent times, but faring well, Janet. That's a blessing and a testimony.
The only thought I had about lying is an idea I heard from a radio evangelist years ago. He actually lied to his child (I believe he told her they were going to Disneyworld) right up until the day they were supposed to leave. He wanted her to experience what being lied to felt like so that she'd remember it before she lied again. Cruel, but in his mind, effective.
I'm so sorry to hear about the dog. We watched Marley and Me not too long ago, and I'm a bit more sensitve to our beagle/ collie mix, who's getting older by the day.
Our oldest was almost bitten by a goose, too, once when we were feeding them, and that was the last time.
May God bless you guys.
Belinda
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