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There was no need for an alarm clock, anticipation and excitement always keeps me awake before a road trip. I quickly made my doggie a frozen boney (keeps her busy for a while when we travel), dropped off dd at Grandmas house and off we went! The scenery in my homestead of PA is beautiful but I had no time to pull out my camera, WE HAVE TO GET TO THE CHAP HOMESCHOOL CONVENTION! We arrived after walking almost 3 blocks to get to the front entrance, this is only from the parking lot and around the length of the building mind you! I pulled out my trusty itemized list that I made out ahead of time because being in the presence of ALL of those homeschool materials causes my mind to go blank!
We barely scratched the surface as lunchtime rolled around. We caught part of a seminar for homeschoolers in home businesses. It was good and informative but dh thought he heard the speaker ending on a note that caused us to question the whole heart of her message! The statement was "If my hubby could get full time employment from a company he would get rid of his business in a heart beat." I assured Dave that he must have misunderstood. Being the inquisitive homeschooler that I am, I had to inquire of this speaker. Sure enough she DID say that, 
not that they were her sentiments but her husband's! In all love, she really must adjust her subject matter or pray about her closing statements!
Lunchtime arrived and we enjoyed a quaint little meal at Burger King 3 blocks away! (We walked again). More healthful exercise is the way I like to view it! It's 2:00pm, I have my list but still had not made a purchase!
After lunch, Dave attended a much needed workshop for men by Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries and judging from the head count that I took and that fact that the area was FILLED with men, this is a much needed ministry edifying homeschool fathers! He reminded the dads that they provide the ever needed security that their children need and when dad is always caught up in his job or whatever else, the kids will suffer! Overall dh was blessed and we look forward to listening to this speaker again in the future.
not that they were her sentiments but her husband's! In all love, she really must adjust her subject matter or pray about her closing statements!Lunchtime arrived and we enjoyed a quaint little meal at Burger King 3 blocks away! (We walked again). More healthful exercise is the way I like to view it! It's 2:00pm, I have my list but still had not made a purchase!
After lunch, Dave attended a much needed workshop for men by Todd Wilson of Family Man Ministries and judging from the head count that I took and that fact that the area was FILLED with men, this is a much needed ministry edifying homeschool fathers! He reminded the dads that they provide the ever needed security that their children need and when dad is always caught up in his job or whatever else, the kids will suffer! Overall dh was blessed and we look forward to listening to this speaker again in the future. I was busy trying to spend money and watch the clock to meet Dave when the workshop ended but I couldn't pull myself away from an art book and I MISSED HIM! Try to picture - 20 plus rows of vendors and each row contained a couple dozen - not to mention the workshop areas and extra shops along the side! Everyone looks alike in a humongous crowd of homeschoolers! Before starting to cry, 
I prayed the Lord would cross our paths (I was getting near panic mode mind you), I still had not purchased any of the items from my list, it was nearing 3:00pm and the last workshop would end at 5:00pm! 
Oh, thank you Lord! I saw him approaching (he probably had me in his sights all along, probably chuckling under his breath). I am SURE by then I needed a change of clothes from the sweat that was beginning to break out! No time to waste! I had to find Michele (Eyecorn) and fast! Her products treasureboxpress.com Sam's Science Adventures are so unique! Have you ever wanted to study a topic only to find that you need to gather materials but eventually lose interest because of time constraints! These kits provide an answer. You can use them all year long and everything you need will be at your fingertips for a fun, well rounded learning experience! They are packaged in the cutest treasure box for storage and can be used for historical studies, reading and more!
(Back to our meeting...................)
I thought the best way would be a surprise hello. Surly she won't recognise me from my avatar on this blog! She was doing pretty good business because every time I tried to approach her, someone stood in line to pay for their items! Dh later told me that Michele knew who I was right from the start judging from the smile he witnessed on her face
, now why didn't he tell me that sooner!!!! Michele and her daughter greeted me with their very pretty smiles. Her little girl was so polite and made me feel very welcomed! (Homeschoolers are very well socialized, so I expected that!) 
Just think, this wasn't just another vendor, this is an online friend who has prayed for me and even knows some intimate details of my life! How cool is that! We hugged, I wanted to get a picture but I STILL HAD EMPTY ARMS! I DIDN'T SPEND ANY MONEY YET AND IT'S NEARING 3:30pm!!!!! I wanted to take a picture of the two of us but pulling out the camera would use up the precious moments that were ticking away!!!!!
I finally found the Lamplighter books that dd had on her list, picked up VideoText Algebra, Apologia Science, microscope slides a couple of historical videos (Dave wanted these) and browsed bargain books. Dave wanted to arrive home before 9:00pm. Could I close the place down? Would he change his mind? YES! He DID!! We were nearly the last to leave at 6:00pm!!!!! We stopped at Hardees for a huge sour dough melt, but guess what surprise awaited us at home?! Chicken Fettuccine that Nettie prepared at Grammys!
Oh what a wonderful day!!!
Why did it have to end so soon and with no pictures?! Oh well, this blog is a blessing in more ways than one! Thanks for the memories that I can re-read here on my blog at homeschoolblogger.com and also for friends that I have met (Michele) and those I've yet to, but Lord willing WILL meet someday!!!! In the meantime Spunky has a very good post about state homeschool conventions that I'm going to cuddle up and read with my {every now and then} coffee!
I prayed the Lord would cross our paths (I was getting near panic mode mind you), I still had not purchased any of the items from my list, it was nearing 3:00pm and the last workshop would end at 5:00pm! Oh, thank you Lord! I saw him approaching (he probably had me in his sights all along, probably chuckling under his breath). I am SURE by then I needed a change of clothes from the sweat that was beginning to break out! No time to waste! I had to find Michele (Eyecorn) and fast! Her products treasureboxpress.com Sam's Science Adventures are so unique! Have you ever wanted to study a topic only to find that you need to gather materials but eventually lose interest because of time constraints! These kits provide an answer. You can use them all year long and everything you need will be at your fingertips for a fun, well rounded learning experience! They are packaged in the cutest treasure box for storage and can be used for historical studies, reading and more! (Back to our meeting...................)
I thought the best way would be a surprise hello. Surly she won't recognise me from my avatar on this blog! She was doing pretty good business because every time I tried to approach her, someone stood in line to pay for their items! Dh later told me that Michele knew who I was right from the start judging from the smile he witnessed on her face
, now why didn't he tell me that sooner!!!! Michele and her daughter greeted me with their very pretty smiles. Her little girl was so polite and made me feel very welcomed! (Homeschoolers are very well socialized, so I expected that!) Just think, this wasn't just another vendor, this is an online friend who has prayed for me and even knows some intimate details of my life! How cool is that! We hugged, I wanted to get a picture but I STILL HAD EMPTY ARMS! I DIDN'T SPEND ANY MONEY YET AND IT'S NEARING 3:30pm!!!!! I wanted to take a picture of the two of us but pulling out the camera would use up the precious moments that were ticking away!!!!!I finally found the Lamplighter books that dd had on her list, picked up VideoText Algebra, Apologia Science, microscope slides a couple of historical videos (Dave wanted these) and browsed bargain books. Dave wanted to arrive home before 9:00pm. Could I close the place down? Would he change his mind? YES! He DID!! We were nearly the last to leave at 6:00pm!!!!! We stopped at Hardees for a huge sour dough melt, but guess what surprise awaited us at home?! Chicken Fettuccine that Nettie prepared at Grammys!
Oh what a wonderful day!!!
Why did it have to end so soon and with no pictures?! Oh well, this blog is a blessing in more ways than one! Thanks for the memories that I can re-read here on my blog at homeschoolblogger.com and also for friends that I have met (Michele) and those I've yet to, but Lord willing WILL meet someday!!!! In the meantime Spunky has a very good post about state homeschool conventions that I'm going to cuddle up and read with my {every now and then} coffee!Have a blessed day in His love!
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