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• Aug. 29, 2008 - A woman for McCain's VP?
 Posted By ByHisGraceInColorado
You bet! It is official!!!!
Go check out this blog, and by the way--the mastermind behind this grassroots campain to draft Sarah Palin for VP, just in case you didn't already know it, is a homeschool grad whose mom is right here on HSB. Woooo-hooooo!
BTW, his blog has already been all over the news--AND he's being interviewed tomorrow morning on FOX. Way to go ADAM!
addendum: Julie's links weren't working but here is one for you, and here is the Townhall article.
Blessings!
Nancy
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• Aug. 29, 2008 - The List For Today
The agenda today consists of ... and not in any particular order:
- Coffee
- CTBHH chat
Watering the yardQuiet time- Wish my twins Happy Birthday!
- Finish getting our network hooked up to use SOS (Switched on Schoolhouse)
- Finish our MOTH schedule before school starts next week
- Attend a maquillage party, hosted by two of my daughters, Bethy and Anne
- Laundry
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• Aug. 28, 2008 - Thriving Homeschoolers!
A friend sent this link over. Great Job Ladies! I love this video!!!
It's great to see homeschool Moms having fun. You know, we WILL survive, but there is more to that. I'm not trying to wax philosophical about a fun parody video, but surviving isn't thriving, and that is what we need to do in all of our endeavors. But let us not try to be perfectionistic. Laugh and have fun! You don't have to do it all, you don't have to be perfect. You just have to take one day at a time and remember that "This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it!"
Be thankful for this day, whatever it may bring. There is so much to be thankful for. And yes, I know there is grief and sadness---some days bring those to us and although it is hard to be thankful in the midst of confusion, sorrow, sadness, and weariness but we must remember that it will pass. You won't necessarily forget, or even get over those hard things in life. But you will survive, and even thrive in the midst of whatever comes this day.
Blessings to all my homeschooling (or not) friends. May you acknowledge your Creator each and every moment today.
Nancy
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• Aug. 28, 2008 - Homeschooled Jr. High'er In The House
 Posted By Kelly
Our daughter is starting Jr. High School this year, so we've decided to rearrange and add a few things to our homeschool room which reflect this new transition in her life. She is a Jonas Brothers nut, so we added a bulletin board above a brand new desk, with what else? That's right . . . Jonas brothers posters. I don't mind, as they are great role models and men of purity. I used to work with their Dad (Kevin Sr.) back in Dallas when I was a Pastor's Admin., and he was the Worship Leader. He was also the Worship Leader when I was at CFNI, so I am confident that if dd had to choose posters of someone to put on her bulletin board, she couldn't have chosen better! I'll post pictures when I can :-)
Here is her line-up of Curriculum for 7th Grade:
Bible
(1) The Narrow Way, by Pearables (2) Scripture Memory System by Simply Charlotte Mason.
Math
Rightstart Math, from Activitie For Learning
Science
(1) Apologia General Science (2) Creation Journaling
Grammar
(1) Book 3 of Spelling Wisdom, from Simply Charlotte Mason (2) Notebook for copywork and dictation
(2) Word Roots B1, from Critical Thinking Company
History/Geography
(1) Story Of The World Vol. 3 (2) Book Of Centuries Timeline from Simply Charlotte Mason
Reading/Poetry
(1) Little House On The Prairie Series, by Laura Ingalls Wilder (2) Poet Study
Art
Picture Study Module #1, from Simply Charlotte Mason - John James Audubon; Claude Monet; Mary Cassatt; Christian Riese Lassen; Maxfield Parrish; P. Buckley Moss
Music
(1) Composer Study Module #1, from Simply Charlotte Mason - Bach; Mozart; Chopin; Strauss; Tchaikovsky; Stravinsky (2) Piano Lessons from 2 different teachers this year (one that focus' on classical, and another which focus' on music/songwriting). (3) Hymn Study Module #1, From Simply Charlotte Mason - I Sing the Mighty Power of God; Great Is Thy Faithfulness; To God Be the Glory; Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise; Crown Him with Many Crowns; O Come, All Ye Faithful
Typing
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (computer program)
Foreign Language
Greek/Latin, from English From The Roots Up
Personal Development
Beautiful Girlhood Book and Journal
EXTRA
Pure One is also cast in a local musical which will have her in rehearsals/shows from September through Christmas.
We'll begin on September 2nd and go till May 29th, with school days Monday -Thursday, so we can keep Friday's free for Field Trips. It feels so good to have everything organized and ready to go for her new step to the Jr. High years. She is ready, I am ready and we are thanking the Lord that we have the freedom to homeschool in the United States of America. It is a freedom we do not take for granted.
Any other Jr. High Homeschool Moms in here? Any special things you've done to make the transition from Elementary to Jr. High special? I'd love to hear :-)
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• Aug. 28, 2008 - Our Homeschool Camp, 2008
This year our homeschool camp had the theme PIONEER and our camping spot was just perfect! Though we wanted to consider pioneers in general it was a perfect opportunity to become familiar with some of our local history as we looked at the regions pioneers.
Our corner of the campsite - actually you can't see our kitchen which is based from our trailer. We usually have our trailer close to the left of the big tent but we moved it further to the left to get some shade.
The older kids listened to their well known story, Kings in Grass Castles, by Mary Durack before we went on camp. Josh mentioned that this made the whole thing worth while – having some context for the activities at the camp; knowing the story, knowing the people.
They tried their had a several pioneer type activities. Making a tent using sticks, rope and a piece of Hessian, building a stone wall, and making a bed from bamboo, rope and Hessian sacks.
Nomi and Daniel making a tent. They had to learn which angle to hammer the tent peg, how to tie knots, how to work as a team (there were about another 4 kids in this group).
The also had the opportunity to go fishing but the fish weren’t really biting so there was only a few with success. The kids also re-enacted different scenarios, which were videotaped, acting out the different aspects of a pioneers life. Gold prospecting, droving, setting up a homestead.
The other activity which was just fantastic to see happening was the kids all prepared our Saturday night evening meal – pioneer style. The little boys were responsible for the fire and filleting the fish (they looked on more than anything here but they loved it!). The girls were responsible for making Johnny Cakes (flat damper, bush bread), the big boys put the stew meat together (floured it, chopped the onions and browned it over the campfire), the girls chopped, chopped and chopped veggies.
 Jess chopping sweet potato
 Nomi kneading damper
 Daniel (and many other helping hands) flouring the stew meat
 Joshua pulled the camp oven out of the fire so they could give it a stir, and add vegies and water.
Watching one of the dads keep 4 camp ovens going with hot coals was a highlight for me. I have wanted to cook in a camp oven myself but the science of it completed baffled me so know I’ve seen it done I might give it a shot (I won’t be inviting anyone over for dinner though!) He was impressive as he kept a fire going to provide hot coals, kept the four camp ovens cooking as well as keeping a few hotplates going for the Johnny Cakes. It was full on work for him. Stock Camp cooks, who use this method have my admiration!
The big kids went for a 2 hour bush walk taking them to an amazing lookout.
 View from lookout. You can see the dam wall in the middle of the photo. This relatively short wall holds all this water.
We came home completely exhausted but we had a fabulous weekend and our thanks goes to the mums who put so much thought and effort into making it a memorable (and learning) time. |
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• Aug. 28, 2008 - Show and Tell
• Aug. 27, 2008 - Free Pastor Bike
From Voice of the Martyrs:
Pastor Bike, as he is affectionately known, is considered to be one of the most outspoken evangelists in China. He is a bold believer willing to cross borders, hand out Christian literature and Bibles, share Christ with those under age 18 and lead thousands to Christ. All these actions are considered "illegal" in communist China.
On August 6, just two days before the Olympics began, Pastor Zhang "Bike" Mingxuan was arrested, along with his wife and a coworker.
Go to FreePastorBike.com to sign the petition now.
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• Aug. 27, 2008 - Quick Tip For Child Training
• Aug. 25, 2008 - Blessings of Trials
Have you ever considered that trails are a blessing?
James 1:2-4 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Does this mean we are to be joyful DURING trials? No. It means that we are to be joyful that we HAVE trails, because they produce endurance...and as the rest of these verses tell us. so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Did you know the literal translation of trials right there in James is actually temptations? Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith....
Let's remember that we have been bought with a price and that we are not our own:
1 Cor. 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.
Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand.
Romans 8:16-18 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
Praying for our husbands NOT to go through trials is selfish. To pray for his endurance is appropriate.
Is it not true that when we have trials, that we grow in our reliance in Christ? Can you think of trials where this is true?
Galations 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
Paul writes to the Church in Philipi how much he appreciates their support.for helping to bear his burdens. And how he is not for want. He is not only appreciative for their support, but is also encouraging.
Philippians 4:1-19 Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:6,7 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
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• Aug. 24, 2008 - A few photos from this past week (Recognize anyone?)
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This is something we would have for years to come! 
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