I'm sorry that I was unable to post last week. Life got in the way...but I'm back this week and I hope that you were able to take that extra week to really pray and ponder your compare and contrast list from week three.
This week's task is a bit etherial.....(is that a word)....what I mean is..this week's task is a bit thought oriented vs. task oriented. However, once again, YOU MUST write things down. With the scriptures that God has given you over the past few weeks, with what God has revealed to you about each child and with your compare and contrast list in hand, take some alone time this week to begin to write out what your "ideal" school year would look like for your high schooler. (not necessarily for you..but for your HS student. 
Before you dive in and start writing, review all the items that I have listed above....and keep them in mind as you being your journaling activity.
You may want to journal "stream of consciousness" style first...and then, go back and and organize it according to topics such as character traits, extra curricular activities, academics, etc. The more specific you can be the better. However, remember that your journal writing and your description of your "ideal" year for your HS student needs to reflect what God has revealed to you over the past few weeks.
This is a very important week and a very important step. Next week we get down to nitty-gritty of putting feet and actions to help make this "ideal" a reality..but first, you must have the end result in mind before beginning the nitty gritty of a to-do list.
May God richly bless you this week as you bring your plans and "ideals" before him."
"The steps of a faithful man, are ordered by the Lord."
Faith and Courage,
Lori Lane
Lori is married to the love of her life John and together they have four sons ranging in age from 22 down to 10. The two oldest boys have graduated from home school and successfully entered college and/or internship positions! (YEAH!) She is the author of “Beginning With The End In Mind”, a frequent speaker on home education, family and the arts, as well as the founder and Executive Director of Artios Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts where she has worked with hundreds of homeschooled high school students. You can see some of the pictures of their home in the central Colorado Rockies by visiting Lori’s website at www.theendinmind.net where you will receive encouragement for the journey. You can also hear Lori on “The End In Mind” broadcast on www.blogtalkradio.com/theendinmind
