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May. 2, 2008

Bittersweet

Today is the last day of class for my daughter in our homeschool group. We've been involved with this group for 14 years, and it seems like yesterday when this young lady was a preschooler.

We went to the gym together at 6:00 am, worked out, came home to read a couple chapters of Girl Talk, by Carolyn Mahaney, and soon we'll stop at Starbucks for a celebratory cup of coffee.

Just wanted to share this bittersweet moment with you. God's been so faithful to her in so many ways, as she's grown in grace and beauty from the inside out.

With a tear rolling down my cheek,

Dana

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May. 2, 2008 - Well done.......

Posted by Michael

Dana, I had much the same emotion, when Clancy shared that this was going to her last day attending classes at Homesteaders. Bittersweet is an apt description.

Dana you have been true to the homeschooling tradition. Teaching all subjects and doing it based on Godly principals. Thirteen years seems like along time. Nevertheless, who would have thought that when we decided to take the path to home school that this journey would have been this fulfilling? Moreover, we wonder where the time went.

As for the next season in your life, only God knows what is in store for you. Nevertheless, God has blessed our children with a wonderful teacher, mother, and me with a wonderful wife.
Love you, Michael

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Posted by Renna

The time sure does fly by when you're having fun, doesn't it, Dana? C is such a lovely girl. I'm sure she will continue to be a tremendous blessing to her family throughout your lives.

I never noticed before how very much she looks like BOTH her parents, gorgeous girl!

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Posted by 3rsandahug

What a day! I kind of look forward to that day of passage for my children - seeing them taking the steps toward adulthood, but at the same time, I know it will be hard to say goodbye to their childhood. Yes, it must be a bittersweet celebration for you today! I pray you'll be able to enjoy the coming weeks with her graduation, and that you can continue to look back on all the years you have had together with joy.
Karen

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Posted by debdillon

congratulations and hugs for you, Dana.

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Posted by Anonymous

A milestone that you will all remember, and that she will be thankful for - for all her life, that you invested in her life, in this way.

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May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Dana, I failed to identify myself in the above post. :) Lovingly, SharonR

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May. 4, 2008 - Praise God!

Posted by HomeintheMitten

What a wonderful, smiling testimony of the grace and goodness of the Lord! You must be so thankful!! I am also feeling those bittersweet emotions as our daughter, Anna is graduating from homeschool. I will MISS her as a student -- it has been a delight for 12 years to school her, as I'm sure it's been for you with your daughter. It's so wonderful to see the fruit from years of training and prayer and trust in God and the joy of releasing them as young, godly women!

Hugs -- {{{{{Dana}}}}}

Blessings, Julie

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About Me

I'm been married to a great guy for 27 years and have had the privilege of homeschooling two of my three kids. Our youngest is a senior. I love managing my home, and the creativity God has given me in all the tasks which come with this job. I have waaaay too many interests and hobbies, thus my web title. I serve a Lord who helps me discern the next thing to do, and I want to glorify Him in all I do.