RECENTLY// - I have homeschooled for sixteen years. Our oldest recently graduated from college, another is a sophomore in college & our youngest is in 7th grade. I would like to offer encouragement to those who are just beginning to homeschool, as well as those whose children are considering college. It takes commitment to remain in homeschooling for the long haul. I would also like others to know that their homeschooled children can succeed in college and in their personal and professional lives.
Dog Days of Summer
Posted on Aug. 2, 2007
I love living in the South, but boy oh boy has it been HOT this week! It is too hot to be outdoors and our plants are wilting. Normally, it would be a great time to start back to school; however, we still have a trip to take. We're moving our son to an apartment for his second year of college & then we're moving our daughter, her husband & our grandbaby-to-be out-of-state for graduate school. Lots of hyphens in that last sentence! I look forward to seeing the city where they will be living & am excited that we will spend a week there seeing the sites. I'm beginning to feel my emotions rising to the surface at the thought of my older children leaving, but we are thrilled for them. So many things go through your head. Will they remember all the things we've taught them? Probably not everything, but that's okay because God can handle it. I have been praying that the Lord will heighten a Holy Spirit awareness in them with regard to placing checks in their spirits concerning the many new situations, new people, new activities that will be before them if it may not be something that He wants them to be a part of. It is so easy when you find yourself in a new place to become involved too quickly or perhaps in things that are not His best for you due to loneliness. God can use the lonely times for our good & teach us so much during those times. We are not to be fearful in new settings for He did not give us a spirit of fear. We must be willing to be sensitive if we do not have peace about something. It's coming back to me now! I do remember talking to my older two about having "checks in their spirits" on more than one occastion. Okay, I'm feeling better now!
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Posted at 2:57 PM on Aug. 3, 2007 by HiddenJewel
Isn't it great that we can rely on God to take care of our children? It is stressful to have to worry that nothing bad will happen to them when it isn't even practical to think that it won't at some point. And we know that bad times cause spiritual growth so we wouldn't want them to never have hard times. It's always nice to hear about families that hs all the way. That is my desire.
I got tagged and would like it if you would join if you have time. The rules are on my blog. Thanks. It sure has gotten me reading other's blogs.
I got tagged and would like it if you would join if you have time. The rules are on my blog. Thanks. It sure has gotten me reading other's blogs.
Prayers
Posted at 12:37 PM on Aug. 4, 2007 by melissal89
I will be praying for you as you have to release your children to their new homes. I can only imagine.
I love the look of your blog, it's very peaceful and beautiful.
I love the look of your blog, it's very peaceful and beautiful.
The Heat!
Posted at 3:49 PM on Aug. 5, 2007 by WisdomBuilders
I understand the heat! I live on the outskirts of Houston, Tx. Boy, is it hot!!!
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Posted at 1:18 PM on Aug. 9, 2007 by blessedmomof10
It is hot here too! It is hard to feel encouraged when
it is so hot!!
hang in there ~ hope it cools down soon......
gloria
it is so hot!!
hang in there ~ hope it cools down soon......
gloria
Back Home!
Posted at 12:21 AM on Aug. 18, 2007 by innovativelearning
How are you doing? I'm glad your back and all went well.
I have been away on vacation and missed reading your blog.
~Cindy
I have been away on vacation and missed reading your blog.
~Cindy