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Sometimes as a homeschooling parent so many things get put on the wayside.  Even simple things like taking time to play board games become somehow less important in light of the Algebra that must be taught or the phonics that are screaming out to us.  Unfortunately, that's now what homeschooling is supposed to be about, and equally unfortunately I think we are all guilty of it from time to time.

I have to admit, earlier this year when our Homeschooling family lost precious Missey Grey and so many of us were taking the time to flock to her homepage and remember her, I took that moment and said "MY KIDS COME FIRST".  I read how she spent her final Christmas season making wonderful memories with her children and I wanted that.  But, life took over and although I tried, I know I sadly failed.  Now that winter is on us again I found my self thinking of Missey's legacy to her children and how I would spend December focused on my children and on God, only how could I do that?

That's where Christy stepped in.  Check out her lovely post and see if you don't agree with her 100%. 

Last Christmas was the final Christmas for both Missey and dear Lorrie to spend with their families.  Their last time to make special memories.  And neither of them knew it at the time.  Because no one knows what the last they say might be.  I just pray that the final memory my children have of me is full of warmth and love and sincerity...and with God's help, this Christmas season will be one that books are written about.  At least those most precious books, the ones in the hearts of my children.

1 Thessalonians 2:7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.