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Oct. 17, 2006

Does it ever end?

The people with their hands out for things.

You know, like most homeschooling families we are single income, that means we don't have much extra (truth be told, we have no extra. Someone told me once if they could live on $300 a week for groceries and extras then anyone could..and all I could think was THREE HUNDRED A WEEK!!! $300/month would feel positively luxurious!!)

Anyway...it's fall, so it's time for everything.

*If I sign up for the Homeschooling Fellowship around here it's around $25

*If I put the kids in Homeschooling PE it's around $20/quarter.

*We skipped Fall Ball for our oldest, because we couldn't afford it.

*We eeked through on AWANA (which by the way is a horribly expensive program and I have some pretty hefty thoughts on the thought of that being an OUTREACH...who exactly are they reaching out to?)

*Basketball and Cheerleading signups showed up last week. Mamaw came to the rescue and offered to pay for Cheerleading for our daughter. The boys opted out as they prefer and already play other sports...although they dearly love Basketball also.

*At the same time the fee schedule for Boy Scouts came home. As this is his first year we need a good chunk for the uniform, the handbook and the fees.

*Oh and lest I forget, the Boy Scout Popcorn sale is going on.

All of this was being handled pretty well. But then it literally hit the fan. It hit a point where I couldn't handle anymore.

Why?

Because I put the kids in choir. They were in it in the past and there were no fees. AND when I signed them up this year there was no mention of fees. But lo and behold, I received order forms for the REQUIRED teeshirts. Sure, they are only $8 each...but times three...that's $24...add that to the AWANA fees (of around $75)...and to the Cheerleading fees of $55...then Boy Scouts Fees of $68...and I don't mind telling you that you have hit (and depending on the month) SURPASSED our grocery/extra money budget, thankfully things came up and scholarships were applied for and duly received, my daughter was gifted and early birthday present and such...so I am not responsible for all of the fees this year. But next year I will be.

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Oct. 17, 2006 - People with their hands out/everything has a price tag!

Posted by fallingleaves

i so understand how hard it is - i have lived for many years on less than a shoestring and my children "missed out" on lots of activities - but, God knows and He fills in the gaps. We have been better financially for the last few years, but this year is a bit different! My oldest (at home) is in Worldviews of the Western World year II for which the curriculum is very pricey. i have him in one of their classes which is $75.00 per month! We believe this is a very good curriculum and he will gain much from the instructor and the discussion with the other students - i cannot give him this at home, at least the discussion with others. But, i really feel this is something God wants for him and He will provide the funds. But, everything is costing SO MUCH - groceries, INSURANCE, car payments (used cars), electricity, etc. Again, God is not unaware, He will have to provide. He has made promises to us and He will not abandon us, He will catch us if we fall. We just have to keep our eyes off of our circumstances and on HIM.

Now, i am sure you know all that - and i hope you will excuse my rambling - at any rate i will keep you in my prayers. Remember, God more than likely called you to homeschool your children and He will bless your obedience.

love,
cindylou

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