~ About Me ~
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.
I have neglected my blog for long enough (no promises that it won't happen again ). I have been busy trying to finish up school before this week because my son has Bible camp and then soccer camp every day next week. I wanted to take a little break before we start back up again at the end of August. I have also been working on a schedule for next year, putting together lessons, and making copies etc. Someone gave me two bookshelves so now I can have all of our books out of boxes, which makes things a lot easier. My next project is to organize the basement (again) and get rid of all the extra stuff we don't need. How does that stuff get there anyway?
We have been to the pool twice this year and still haven't made it to the lake. We have been hanging out at the park every other week or so meeting new homeschool friends. The younger two are taking swimming lessons and my dh is taking the boys during that time to play tennis. Which they seem to enjoy a lot!
This week one of the boys is having a friend over for a few nights. They will be "camping out" in the backyard. In a little while we need to take #3 to camp. We will be heading to the pool tomorrow and Wednesday we are going to the park to do a little hiking and playing in the stream. Thursday I hope to get some more things accomplished for school. Friday is another park day. Saturday I will need to go pick up #3 from camp & possible help some friends from church in their moving adventure. Phew a busy week!
I pray you all have a blessed week...I do hope to make my rounds soon...
Stopped by to say hello, we have also been very busy and I haven't blogged lately. So nice to read your blog and be encouraged by like minded friends. Blessings!
Therefore encourage one another and build
each other up... 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
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
"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.
). I have been busy trying to finish up school before this week because my son has Bible camp and then soccer camp every day next week. I wanted to take a little break before we start back up again at the end of August. I have also been working on a schedule for next year, putting together lessons, and making copies etc. Someone gave me two bookshelves so now I can have all of our books out of boxes, which makes things a lot easier. My next project is to organize the basement (again) and get rid of all the extra stuff we don't need. How does that stuff get there anyway? 
We have been hanging out at the park every other week or so meeting new homeschool friends. The younger two are taking swimming lessons and my dh is taking the boys during that time to play tennis. Which they seem to enjoy a lot!