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We have been exceptionally busy this past month.  The highlight was our trip to the Poconos at an outdoor retreat called Spuce Lake Science Camp.  We have oodles of pictures that Annette will be sharing on her blog but for now I'm going to post 2 pictures.  We spent 3 days and 2 nights and each day was filled with nature learning.  Every lesson ended with scriptures and how to apply each lesson to our Christian walks.  I will be sharing those lessons here on this blog so that I will not forget them.

Annette is getting ready to repel a cliff in the following picture. The lesson is designed to help the student take a step of faith out of their comfort zone.

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Posted by drewsfamilytx

I can't wait to hear more about your adventures! I would LOVE to hear about your scripture references and lessons-- definitely something the kids won't forget, especially when you put it that way!

Marsha

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Posted by Somerschool

I love it when the Word comes to life--and there are so many outdoor adventures where you see things in a way you never did before.

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Posted by AnnetteNagle

Ack, that cliff repeling was hard. ;) I'll be posting those pictures soon. :)

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Posted by spunkyhomeschool

Annette, I'm glad that was you and not me. I don't think I have the courage for stuff like that. Eeeks. That looked scary.

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Posted by HeidiHomeschools

That looks like the perfect vacation/field trip!
Isn't it great how we homeschooling moms can turn something like that into such a learning experience that the rest of the world looks us simply as fun?!
Of course, repelling that cliff would have scared me half to death!
Heidi

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Posted by AnnetteNagle

It wasn't very scary, it was just hard! :) I couldn't quite get down the technique of maneuvering myself on the cliff! (Bumping into the side of rocks is not fun.)

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Posted by DanielleW

What fun!

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Posted by eyecorn

Wow!! That is a leap of faith!! Is this one of the groups that was at the CHAP convention? I've always thought it would be fun to do something like this with DS when he's about 15ish. Can't wait to hear more about what you learned.

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Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

When I was in the Army I hated going out to the field and felt the whole experience was wasted if the training didn't include some repelling. How much fun can you have? I was; however, younger then. I bet I wouldn't like it now. I took Marissa to an amusement park last summer and didn't like the rides that required my body to be high off the ground. So glad your daughter got to enjoy this experience!

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Posted by eyecorn

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Annette's blog. She is a wise young lady and a wonderful writer! hee hee...I think a pat on the back to mom and dad is in order ;)

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Posted by KarenW

I thought maybe she was going to bungie jump! Repelling sounds scary enough.

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Posted by Fiffi

Hi Cathy
The view must have been great from up there....and SO green it is!!!
Love to hear those lessons we can apply to our walk!
bye
Fiffi

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Posted by hugabunchmom

Those pictures are absolutely GORGEOUS!! Everything is so beautifully green. God is so amazing in what He does with His beautiful creation. Great experience, can't wait to hear more details on the scripture links to science learning.

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Posted by JenIG

those are great pictures! i'd be waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay freaked out though....

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Posted by KarenW

Cathy,

The Oops Bible study was so much fun! I can't wait for next week. I am tempted to do the other session about getting ready for the new homeschool year but the time isn't as good. It will be 4 AM our time!

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Posted by lyntley

I'm glad you had such beautiful weather. I live not far from Poconos... We go every year. My children call it "don't poke your nose"

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Posted by CommunicationFUNdamentals

Wow! That's very brave!

JoJo

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