This blog is a place to chronicle our family's adventures in homeschooling, special needs, adoption, child training, and life in general. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0600 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0600 Remembering with profound gratitude the service and sacrifices rendered by those in the armed forces - past and present.  Thank you. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/743925/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/743925/ Vote now for the 2009 Homeschool Blog Awards.  The nominations are in and voting has begun for the annual Homeschool Blog Awards.  Check out the list of nominees and vote for your favorites until midnight on November 21st.  You may find some new favorites along the way - I know I did.  Have fun! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/743536/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/743536/ Orphan Sunday from Christian Alliance for Orphans on Vimeo This Sunday, November 8, is "Orphan Sunday".  As you are aware, this is a topic very dear to our hearts.  Please pray and consider how God wants you to be involved in this "pure and undefiled religion" (James 1:27).  It may be by praying fervently for the orphans and the families who adopt or care for them.  It may be by financially or materially supporting orphan ministry or adoptive/foster families.  It may be God is calling you to be one of the families that make a personal difference in an orphan's life through adoption.  Whatever God calls you to, be courageous and embrace it.  Each of us has a vital part to play - I encourage you to do your part wholeheartedly. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/742244/ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:34:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/742244/ It's that time of year again.  Time to pick your favorite homeschool sites for the Homeschool blog awards.  I had a lot of fun voting last year and am excited to submit my favorites again this year.  To read all about the awards and guidelines, click the logo above.  Have fun and lets get busy blessing our favorite homeschool bloggers! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/737551/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:25:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/737551/ "Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit" - Wilma Rudolph The video below made me weep - yes, a commercial reduced me to tears.  Okay, so that has happened before, but a shampoo commercial?  It reminds me of how God uses the weak and seemingly insignificant among us to confound the wise.  Watch it and be inspired.  Oh, and if you are like me, have tissues ready. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/736702/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:24:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/736702/ Today, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.  Too often, those of us who said goodbye to precious little ones this early in life are forced to grieve in silence.  Long after the initial loss, the pain is still there, but it is far enough away in other peoples minds, that they have forgotten.  It's not that they don't care, but when you haven't borne something like this yourself, it's easy to put it aside and move on to other things.  Mothers don't forget.  We still feel the pain of loss years later.  I am grateful someone realized this and established this official day of remembrance.  It helps to not feel so alone.  Memories are easier to carry when you don't carry them alone. My husband and I have been blessed with six children, four of whom we knew only briefly en-utero.  They are waiting to welcome us home to heaven someday.  They were not with us long enough to know their gender, so we don't have names for them, but they are precious to us nonetheless. Remembered with love: Baby H - July 2001 Baby H - June 2002 Baby H - September 2007 Baby H - August 2008 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/736338/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:43:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/736338/ http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/735563/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:49:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/735563/ Happy Thanksgiving to our family and friends north of the border.  Have a blessed day! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/735310/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/735310/ I was just blessed with a fun blog award from Bronwyn.  I never expected to get any kind of award, so this is a fun surprise.  My part is to answer the questions below with one word answers, so here goes: #1. Where is your cell phone? purse #2. Your hair? brown #3. Your mother? unique #4. Your father? steady #5. Your favorite food? potatoes #6. Your dream last night? weird #7. Your favorite drink? tea #8. Your dream/goal? family #9. What room are you in? living #10. Your hobby? genealogy #11. Your fear? expectations #12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? family #13. Where were you last night? home #14. Something you aren’t? perfect #15. Muffins? chocolate #16. Wish list item? books #17. Where did you grow up? California #18. Last thing you did? gardening #19. What are you wearing? turtleneck #20. Your TV? off #21. Your pets? none #22. Your friends? blessings #23. Your life? unexpected #24. Your mood? tired #25. Missing someone? babies #26. Vehicle? car #27. Something you’re not wearing? makeup #28. Your favorite store? bookstore #29. Your favorite color? blue #30. When was the last time you laughed? today #31. Last time you cried? today #32. Your best friend? Jesus #33. One place that I go over and over? Psalms #34. One person who emails me regularly? friend #35. Favorite place to eat? Panera Wow it was harder than I thought to answer with single words.  It was fun though!  Thanks Bronwyn! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/735307/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:59:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/735307/ I just downloaded a free resource from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (my favorite) and I wanted to share it with you.  Just click the link above to get your copy.  Enjoy! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/734603/ Fri, 9 Oct 2009 06:02:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/creekwoodchronicles/734603/