Here we are, the summer before my little precious, I mean, my darling son starts high school.  I can remember telling people years ago when asked about homeschooling: "Of course, we will still school at home when Bryan gets to high school!  Why wouldn't we?"  And now, here we are....starting high school.  I have no clue what books we will use yet.  I have some ideas, but really, I don't know.  We might be with the charter school again, but I have not decided yet.  I enjoyed this past relationship with Sutter, but, part of me tenses when I have to follow other people's "rules".  We have done fine all these years and I believe we can continue to do so.  It is the financial help that is hard to pass by.  Whatever the decision, we will be okay. 

    I am really proud of Bryan, by the way.  I told him that he can have the summer off.  It was his decision to continue with the Russian study.  He has learned enough to know that staying on it will keep him sharper.  Makes my heart skip a beat as I watch him develop responsibility.

    I wanted to say something about character....a wise woman told me years ago to focus more on character than on the books.  Building a godly character is more valuable than all of the classics, all of the sciences, all of it....that has been our goal and I think things have gone well.  Bryan is a good guy; caring, considerate, helpful, polite and he loves God and works at pleasing Him.  I am a very blessed mom.

    Take care and find time to chat with family and friends.  Time is short and there are so many blessings to be had every day!