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From the Heart: 

 

My mother-in-law has been on our minds a lot lately.  With the holidays around the corner, she’s being missed all the more.  After five months, we can talk about her more easily now – without as much pain.  We’ve reminisced about her funny sayings and Terry’s childhood.  It’s been really nice, but sad.  I hope Terry will continue to be in good spirits about his mother as we go through the holidays.

 

Last weekend, we traveled to my home town for our college homecoming.  Terry and I met in college 19 years ago, so we occasionally attend homecoming.  We attended the parade and the game, but spent most of our time visiting my parents.  It’s funny how activities that used to excite you don’t move you at all later in life.  We’re not making plans to go again next year.  This homecoming participation should last us at least 5 years!

 

 

As Wife/Mom:

 

I got a hair cut Thursday!  It wasn’t anything drastic, though my girls greeted me at the door saying “Ooohh… you got ALL your hair cut off!!!”.  Quite the exaggeration.  I needed more lift, so I got it cut into a bob style.  My new profile picture shows off  my new style.  It works for me… at least for now.

 

Do you wanna know something strange?  When I look in the mirror, sometimes I don’t recognize my face.  My reflection has changed in some ways.  I can’t explain how it’s changed, but I just look so different than I used to.  Some people have the same look, but with a little more gray or a little rounder.  With me, I don’t know what it is, but it’s just…different.  Nothing disappointing… just different.  Isn’t that funny?

 

 

In the Schoolroom:

 

Last week, we took a couple of days off for a fall break.  They ended up being very busy since we had a trip coming up that weekend, but there was no schoolwork to be done.  Camille was not so happy about that, but the other girls were.  Last week ended our 9^th week of school, so I graded lots of work and calculated averages for our own knowledge.

 

Rachel’s Beautiful Feet guide came in the mail Thursday, and she’s starting that this week.  Her first book is Uncle Tom’s Cabin.  This is a book I already wanted them to read, so it’s the perfect start to the Civil War era we’re heading into.  Also, Camille’s new workbooks came in the same shipment.  They’re not very thick, so I anticipate buying more in only a few weeks.  I can’t believe how quickly she’s devouring these workbooks!  Sarah and I are reading about the Odyssey together.  We’re not reading the original text, but a very good version of Homer’s book instead.  It’s titled The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin.  I think she will really enjoy the bizarre adventures of his journey home. 

 

 

On the Bookshelf:

 

Thrive, Don't Just Survive – ladies’ Wednesday night study

This Side of Heaven – still plan to begin this one very soon

1 Samuel 9-14 – Bible read aloud with the girls (Saul - first king of Israel)

 

 

On the Exercise Mat:

 

I had a very good week again last week.  I walked/jogged three miles 4 days last week and did moderate exercise on 1 additional day.  I just completed week 3 of my healthy lifestyle and I must admit that I sleep much better at night and I feel less sluggish during the days.  The scales didn’t show much weight loss from last week, but I know I’m gaining quite a bit of muscle, so I’m not concerned.

 

 

Have an amazing week!