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From the Heart:
I appreciate everyone’s support and understanding about our unease at church. Terry and I have talked about it quite a bit this week, and we’re quite sure we will begin visiting other congregations very soon. I’m concerned about how my older girls will take it though. They don’t handle changes very well at all. When they start to get used to something or someplace, they don’t want to ever end – even if it’s not the best situation. Also, we just volunteered for some fall activities, and I really hate to commit to something then back out. I’m wondering if we should give this a few weeks – like to the end of the year – to make this decision. Besides, we may end up moving by then anyway. Okay, that’s just wishful thinking, I know. Regardless, we’ll be praying about this very earnestly. Thank you for your prayers.
This week, I contacted three homeschool support groups in this area to see if they have very many kids my girls’ ages. I heard back from 2 of the 3 so far. The one I was leaning mostly toward is the one I haven’t heard from yet. Hmmm… I’ll give them a few more days then make my decision. See, when I join our large HS group, I have to specify a support group. This is delaying my registration.
From the Word:
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” – Isaiah 55:8-9
“Where we have listened to, dwelt on, believed, and acted on lies, we must begin to listen to, meditate on, believe, and act on the Truth.” – Nancy Leigh DeMoss
As Wife/Mom:
Camille did MUCH better this week with her nighttime potty training. No accidents! I’m still up at least once a night taking her to the bathroom, and it seems to be doing the trick!
Our family went to the tennis courts on Labor Day. That was a first. Sarah and I played one another while Terry tossed balls for Camille to hit. Rachel watched and chased a ball or two. It was quite fun. I love tennis though I’m not very good. Sarah usually outplays me by miles! I did okay Monday, and she thinks I should consider joining a league. I’ve considered it in the past, and may look into it in the spring. There may be some potential there.
In the Schoolroom:
This week went much more smoothly than last week. Perhaps, it has something to do with the change of Rachel’s medication. It was a short week, but we got a lot done.
Rachel is being very challenged with Notgrass American History/English 3. She’s slowly but surely getting the hang of it. Right now, she’s studying the American colonies in the 1700s (pre-independence). Rachel is on her last lesson in Algebra I. YAY!!! Next week, we can finally take the final and move on to Geometry. She’s ready to leave Alg 1 behind too. Two years is just too long! Biology has been a sore spot for her this week because she has another dissection to do. She’d love to skip them, but I insist that she do them for lab credit. One down and three to go!
Sarah is studying Ancient Egypt (Joseph and Moses), the skeletal system, and absolute value in algebraic equations. She’s still working through the study guild while reading Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, and is LOVING the story! She’s also gotten hooked on the “Missing Persons” series of books. Right now, she’s reading The Chocolate Lover. Next week, we will begin a historical fiction book titled Mara, Daughter of the
Camille is doing well. She’s studying shape and color patterns and writing and sounding the lower case letters f, b, m, and k. This week, we read repeatedly Snow Bears, Rabbits and Rainbows, and Princess Me (which is an adorable book that fits her to a tee).
Around the House
Terry is on new home improvement projects. This time, he’s tiling the shower and water closet in the master bath. Next, he’ll be changing our kitchen countertops and backsplash. Should be fun!
Have a blessed week! 
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