Year Five ~ Jigger
Faith and Life 5
My Path to Heaven by Geoffrey Bliss
Our Lady's Book by Lauren Ford
Stories of the Child Jesus from Many Lands by A. Fowler Lutz
CHC's Saint Comprehension Book
Exploring the Mass from Catholic Heritage Curricula (CHC)
Life of Fred: Fractions by Dr. Stanley Schmidt
Calculadder 2
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung
The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura M. Berquist
My Catholic Speller: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Language of God: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
CHC Handwriting Book
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
The Tale of Troy by Roger Lancelyn Green
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo and Timothy Basil Ering
Story of the World I by Susan Wise Bauer
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve Foster
Of Courage Undaunted by James Daugherty
Catholic Geography Bee by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Map Skills: Level D, by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Latina Christiana I by Cheryl Lowe
Rummy Roots
English from the Roots Up
Le Francais Facile (The Easy French) by Marie Fillon
Art Through Faith
A Catholic Garden of Puzzles by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Black Holes and Uncle Albert by Russell Stannard
The Universe in my Hands by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Pilgrim's of the Holy Family by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Year Nine ~ Piper
Introduction to Catholicism: A Complete Course (the Didache Series) by James Socias
Beginning Apologetics 1: How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith by Frank Chacon and Jim Burnham
The Meaning of Vocation by Pope John Paul II
Life of Fred: Advanced Algebra by Dr. Stanley Schmidt
Calculadder 6
Mindbenders
Typing Instructor CD-ROM
The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura M. Berquist
Assorted Classical Literature Selections (one per week)
Warriner's Grammar, Third Course
Vocabulary
Christ and the Americas, from Catholic Heritage Curricula
History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer
Catholic Geography Bee by Catholic Heritage Curricula
Rummy Roots
English from the Roots Up
Henle Latin, Year One by Fr. Henle
Le Francais Facile (The Easy French) by Marie Fillon
Edible Wild Plants
Fur Trapping in North America
Ecology and Field Biology (text)
Assorted library and internet resources
National Geographic Magazine
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Smithosonian Magazine
Oh, it's good to be back! Among my fellow home educator's I always feel as though all is right with the world, and considering today's world 'norms' it's especially important to have a place where you feel welcome, normal, and 'safe.'
I hope that all has been well with everyone while I've been away. I know that some of you have had difficulties, and please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Others have just been plodding alongside me in the daily routine of family and school, and I've been grateful to feel you walking beside me. It's always nice to know, especially on those most trying of days, that you are not alone. What a comfort you've all been to me while I've been away! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Things don't always go as planned in life, in fact they rarely do, and we are no different. Life has been... unusually interesting for the last couple of months, but not in any way we would have chosen for it to be. We've not had any death or major illness, thank God; instead, our particulars have been in the field of relationships. Friends and family.
You know how when you're in the middle of a situation you can actually FEEL the work of God happening, but you don't understand any of it? At times you may glimpse a shadow of understanding, or you hit one moment out of a million where you have the emotional distance to see the big picture, only to promptly lose it as you're swallowed up by simple human emotion once again. We've had those glimpses, but we're not any nearer to understanding what the hand of God is doing in our lives. The next couple of months look to be emotional ones, but if I can get over that, I think the promised land for us is filled with milk and honey indeed.
Intellectually, one could argue that since the future promises to be so rosy, we should just plow through the next couple of months. And one would be right, except for these pesky little things called free will and assumed responsibility. So, if you get a moment, please do keep a good thought in mind for us. We're not struggling financially like so many are, we've not got illness dominating our lives like too many I know, we're not struggling to right our world after the death of a loved one; in fact, it would be easy to dismiss our problems in light of greater suffering. But nothing is too small to God, and so I ask all of you to pray for us, that we may receive focus and direction, and handle the next couple of months with kindness and respect. Know that you all are never far from my thoughts and prayers, and be comforted that somewhere out there someone is praying for you. I know I will be comforted by that same thought.
As to what we've been doing since our computer seized up (a new RAM card appears to have fixed the problem - for now =-), well, aside from the above, we've been knuckling down to our school work, de-cluttering the house/garage/yard, attending family functions, enjoying each other, catching up with friends we haven't seen in far too long, and taking care of hearth and home. I've been trying to put food in the freezer, but it doesn't seem to last long, lol. Last week I threw 20 burritos in the freezer, and I think now I'm down to 6. First time I've made them, and they're obviously a hit. I love having food in the freezer, and I haven't done it near enough, so I'm working on that. Let's see, what else? Oh, I sewed myself a new skirt for the summer, I'm almost done with another afghan, Jigger and I have made a light hut for one of his botany projects and planted seeds, Piper and hubby have been burning my kitchen down doing their science experiments, I've made a welcome sign for our foyer, and kept up on the laundry, ironing, and cleaning. Life is amazing when the computer is broken, lol, and I'm going to remember that and be less cavalier about how I allocate my time during the day.
Well, I guess that about covers it for now. I'm going to treat myself to a little more computer time and come visit you all - now that I can leave comments and everything. =-) Be blessed in your day!
Good to have you back Shani !! ((hugs)) It is good to know that you were getting things done when you were away. I am noticing that a lot of us are not on AS much and getting things done too. [0= My busy season is starting up now. I am repotting transplants... sweet and hot peppers and leeks this week.
As I said on your cbox, it is a blessing in disguise to have computer problems. I've tried self-inflicted computer fasts, but have only had success when I moved. Maybe that is why I've moved 2 times in 3 years! Anyway, it is good to have you back. I know what you mean about trials. I am thankful for mine, not wishing for others that I could imagine!
Jenn
I missed you my friend! It is good to see you around cyber space again. BTW, don't worry about it being three years - we'll still be here (as far as we know!). You never know......we might make it your way or while you are on the road we might meet up somewhere....stranger things have happened! Friends of ours that are relocating to Georgia this summer have just bought an RV and told us we could borrow it when we are next stateside so we could meet up in an RV park somewhere in the middle! LOL! Thanks for your supportive comments this week. Love ya! - Me :o)
Consider yourself prayed for! I'm sorry for the difficulty you've been having but isn't it good to know God is there and on your side! May He give you what you need to navigate the next few months. Take care!
Dear friend, please know that you are in my prayers. Great to have you back with us.
Although you came back, I went MIA for a week. lol. I plan to post before I go to bed. HUGS!!!
Be blessed,
Chasity
Welcome to our home! Within you will find an assortment of ramblings having to do with home educating, books, homemaking, being a wife and mother, crafts, Catholicism ~ in general, our life at home, where our hearts truly lie.
Happy at Home
Mo Chroi~ Wonderful Husband who makes me laugh and is crazy about me and our kids
Me (Celtic Mom)~ Happily married to My Heart, mother of two wonderful sons, and passionate about many things, among them being teaching, making our house a home, and exploring my Creative Well
Piper~ Eldest son who loves being home educated and playing the bagpipes with the local Scottish Pipe Band
Jigger~ Youngest son who loves keeping up with his brother, and is convinced that someday a sword will once again be a necessary accessory. In other words, he's obsessed with all things medieval.
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