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Thursday, June 8, 2006

My First Homeschool Graduation

    Last night, our teen homeschooler's group held their graduation. A first for our family since we are new to homeschooling. It was a small, intimate gathering held in the private dining room at Kelsey's. The cozy room was decorated with ballons and party confetti.
    There were two Grade 8 grads and one high school grad. After the meal, came the speeches which were warm and personal, short and sweet! Dessert and fellowship were held in the home of the mom who runs the Friday Group. The kids swam in their pool and soaked in the hot tub, while the adults at ice cream sundaes and chatted over an open fire. It was a lovely evening!
    The Friday Group has been a wonderful experience for our daughter this past year. The kids, about 10 of them, met every Friday throughout the school year for most of the day. So, we do our schooling four days a week. Karen, their fearless leader, is very talented and has homeschooled her own girls for years. The group does drama and music. Last fall, they performed William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". Their performance blew the parents away! Just the memorization of their lines impressed me. We parents were very proud that night! It was my first taste of the Friday Group.
    After the Christmas break, the group began preparing for their 3 day competition in May. They worked hard for five months to compete in sports, photography, art, music, and drama. Again, they performed for the parents as a practice. All of their performances centred on GOD. My heart overflowed with praise to the LORD for having my daughter involved in this group. The kids have been a wonderful influence on her. It is incredibly satisfying to see peer pressure work for the positive!
    So, thank you, Karen, for spending your precious time with our kids. Thank you for all the work you have done with them. And thank you for giving Tori the opportunity to blossom in areas she would never have considered before. May the LORD bless you always!

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