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Hi, welcome to my blog. I will be sharing our experience as we homeschool 5 boys - our struggles, trials, prayers, and blessings. There are many challenges along the way for any homeschooler and I hope you are encouraged by what you read here. We use Sonlight and My Father's World as our main curriculum. Thank you for stopping by and comments are welcomed.

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Jan. 10, 2008 - Questionnaire

Well I have been trying to figure out what to write about and haven't really had much to say (that is very interesting anyway) but today I was visiting Home in the Mitten and found this questionnaire.  It works for me!  If you are interested in sharing about yourself please leave me a comment.  ~Have a blessed day!  Tammy

1. What is your present occupation?
               Homemaker
2. What color are your socks right now?  
          Green & brown wool socks
3. What are you listening to right now?  
          Dishwasher
4. What is the last thing you ate? 
           Cheese and crackers and an apple
5. Can you drive a stick shift?
               No
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? 
         Burgundy, forest green or dark blue
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
          a friend from church
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? 
             I am sure if I knew the person I would like her.
9. How old are you today? 
               35
10. Favorite drink? 
             Coffee or cherry coke - I know very strange but it depends on what mood I'm in
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? 

         Sports?  I'm not really interested in watching sports but I usually watch football with dh when he watches.

12. Have you ever dyed your hair?

              Yes several times.
13. Pets? 
             2 dogs, Coconut & Jack; 1 cat, Sunset
14. Favorite food? 
         Mexican
15. Last movie you watched?  
         Ocean's 13 (with our Clearplayer - love it!)
16. What do you do to vent anger? 
               Go be alone somewhere...try to pray
17. Favorite Day of the year?  
               Anniversary, Christmas or birthdays!
18.Your favorite toy as a child? 
               Dolls
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? 
               Summer 
20. Hugs or kisses? 
               Hugs
21. Cherry or Blueberry?
              Hmmm...I like them both.  Do I have to choose?  
22. Do you want your friends to email you back?
               Yes definitely!
23. Who is most likely to respond?
               
24. Who is least likely to respond?          

25. Current living arrangements? 

   We just moved into our own place. 
26. When was the last time you cried?
                To be honest - I can't remember.  Maybe 1 1/2 weeks ago but I felt like crying the other day...does that count?
27. What is on the floor of your closet? 
               SHOES - hubbies & mine
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? 
               
29. The friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to?
   
            
30. Favorite smell? Flowers

               
31. What inspires you?
                Music, scripture, nature...it depends on my mood
32. What are you afraid of? 
            Outside in the dark when I am alone- I know I am a grown woman and I shouldn't be...it's just one of those things.
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? 
               Spicy
34. Favorite car? 

          Anything that will fit us all comfortable

35. Favorite cat breed?

                 Friendly - no seriously long haired cats are my favorite
36. Number of keys on your key ring? 
           I believe there are 3 but whose know dh is always changing thing around on me. :)  We have two sets of keys also.
37. How many years at your current job?
          Let's see I have been a stay at home my most of my oldest sons life and he is 14...so it would be safe to say 13 years as a SAHM and 10 years as a homeschool mom
38. Favorite day of the week? 
           Saturday...I know it should be Sunday but usually it is crazy around here and dh is very tired...
39. How many states have you lived in?  
          3 (ME, NE, MI) Actually 5 because I was in TX for 6 weeks in basic training and then in MS for 6 weeks for tech school
40. How many countries have you been to? 
       US only
41. Today's date and time:
     Jan. 10, 2008; 7:59 p.m.
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That was fun to read! Have a great weekend and enjoy the snow!

Blessings, Julie
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1 Thessalonians 5:11b

Aug. 21, 2008 - Thankful Thursday


Iris at Sting My Heart is focusing on peace today. Everyone longs for peace - peace in their homes and in their countries. As Iris pointed out one definition of peace is: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions. Another definition, which encompasses the above definition is: Strong's Concordance 7965 - Hebrew Shalom ..... A word study in the New King James version for SHALOM says: Completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord.

I am so thankful for the peace of God. It is more than being free from conflict on the outside...it is true freedom from conflict on the inside. So many times we appear to be cool, calm and collective but inside our emotions and thoughts are raging. I am so thankful that we, as believers, can have shalom even in our inner being. When the storm is raging call on your Prince of Peace and He will quiet you with His peace. Thank you Jesus for that peace...it is a strong testimony of your work in our lives.

I am also thankful for my MIL and her sister. They have offered to take the boys for a day so that I can have some time to myself.

I am thankful that my dh's new job is going well. The Lord has given him peace, wisdom and strength each day.

My prayer for you:
The LORD bless you, and keep you; the LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace (shalom). Numbers 6:24-26



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Aug. 16, 2008 - Blog Award

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Sonshine over at Glimpse of Sonshine presented me with this award - Thank you for your kindness!! It was not easy to choose only 5 blogs for this award because I enjoy reading so encouraging and informative blogs. Blessings to all of you...and keep on writing!!

Now I must:
1. Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award based on creativity, design, interesting material, and overall contribution to the blogger community, regardless of the language.
2. Post the name of the author and a link to his or her blog so everyone can view it.
3. Each award-winner has to show the award and put a name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award.
4. The award winner and presenter should post the link of the �Arte y pico� blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5. Please post these rules.
I nominate the following blogs for this award(in no particular order!)...
  • Tiany at Less of Me~More of Him: a beautiful blog plus homeschooling and homemaking resources
  • Stacy at By God's Grace: love her cute graphics, worship music & her willingness to be real about life and give God the glory
  • Dee at Boys 'R' Us: fellow homeschool mom of all boys; enjoy reading her humorous posts about life with all boys
  • Song of the Sagebrush: enjoy her poems & posts about her life on the ranch; brings me back to the simple way of life
  • Shorty Bear's Place: love to read her Thankful Thursday post; a beautiful heart that loves the Lord
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Aug. 14, 2008 - Thankful Thursday




"Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You..."Jeremiah 32:17

I am thankful there is nothing to difficult for our God. If He can create the heavens and the earth through His great power then we can be sure He is able to accomplish mighty things in our own lives.

I am thankful for my husband, who has worked tirelessly this week training in his second job and continues to accomplish work in the ministry. I am thankful for his dedication to the Lord and to his family.

I am thankful for my children. They are each a unique gift from the Lord. They may bring challenges into our lives but they are also a huge blessing.

Thank you Iris for hosting the Thankful Thursday meme. If you would like to know more head on over to her blog and check it out. You will not be disappointed.
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