~He is Risen... Such Beautiful Words~ - Homeschool Blogger

Wed, 6 May 2009 09:56:00 -0500

I started up a new HSB account to blog on, and I'll just be going on there now. Here's the link.
In Christ,
~Emily

© Copyright 2008 by Emily Johnson

The end of a blog, the beginning of a whole new picture adventure.

Sat, 2 May 2009 19:58:00 -0500

Recently, I haven't been able to keep up with my blog. Therefore, I don't really have many people reading it. I'm going to sort of turn it into an online journal, with pictures and updates on my life, rather than a blog. That way, friends and relatives can read. I'm opening it up to non homeschoolblogger users, but please try to keep it notanonymous. One other thing: If you've been reading my blog, or just stop by, could you leave a comment so that I know who all is reading my blog? Thanks!

Okay, here's my first journal post. It's just going to be some pictures and explanations about my recent life.

Recently, I went to my grandparent's house for a week to help out with spring-related things. (Shampooing carpets, waxing floors, planting flowers...) I also took some pictures while at their rural cabin out in Southern Illinois.

One of my grandparent's two cats, Friskey is about three years old.

A small dragonfly perched on a branch seemed to be just waiting for me to take his picture. It was still there when I came back outside with my camera.

That's all for now. I'll do the pictures in stages. (Right now, I can't seem to upload anymore, and besides, brownies are waiting!)

~Emily

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:00 -0500

   The invigorating chill of an early spring afternoon. The mysterious, shade dappled woods, filled with a sense of life, vibrancy, mystery. The trilling birds, the cool, moist earth beneath bare feet, the life that fills the world. How do you describe the majestic wonder of the Lord's creation, the vibrant hues of brilliant colour? How do you make everyone feel the beauty of spring out in rural Illinois?

   This morning I just came home from staying at my grandparent's house for about a week, helping my grandma with spring cleaning. I scrubbed carpets, took down and washed curtains, washed and waxed my grandparent's kitchen floor, along with helping my grandma plant some of her spring flowers.

     At different intervals, when my grandma gave me a break, I would take some pictures. However, I could not capture the breathtaking beauty of delicately crafted flowers, the intricate design of the shadows on the leaf-carpeted ground of the forest, the brilliant green of the various leaves, the pale powder blue of the sky with its white cotton candy clouds.

     Doesn't spring just make you marvel at the amazing power of God?

© Copyright 2008 by Emily Johnson

Bloggers Block

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:52:00 -0500

Wow... I haven't blogged once in a while. And I don't really have an excuse. (Even though we have been pretty busy lately.) So... I still don't have anything to blog about. Maybe I'll come up with a meaningful post later on. Just for now, I logged on to let you know that I'm still alive.

In Christ,
~Emily

© Copyright 2009 by Emily Johnson

Vanderburgh County Right To Life Banquet, and Sarah Palin

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:57:00 -0500

   Hello! This post may be somewhat loosely jointed together, and pretty random, since I don't have one definite subject to post on, so try to hang with me...

   First of all: Every year in Evansville, Indiana, there is a Right To Life Banquet. Last year, Jacob and Mom went. This year, Nick and I are going as well. And the exciting thing is... Today we found out that Sarah Palin is going to be at the banquet! (We had heard that she might be there, but now we're sure.) I am so excited!

   Well, any other subject would be slightly anti-climatic, and I don't have any other subject to post on anyway, so adios for now!

   In Christ,
~Emily

© Copyright 2008 by Emily Johnson

Eek! I haven't posted since January 15th!

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:18:00 -0600

   Well... I don't really know what to post about. (Guess I have blogger's block.) That's actually why I haven't blogged for a while. (I'm gonna start rambling if I don't think of something...!)

   Just stopping by to tell ya'll that I haven't abandoned my blog. I might post later on if I can think of something.

   See ya'll later!

   In Christ,
~Emily

© Copyright 2008 by Emily Johnson

A deep, meaningful revelation of my personal shortcoming.

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:51:00 -0600

   I usually don't blog unless I have something to say. (Because, wouldn't you truly rather that I wait a week to post instead of posting meaningless posts every day?) Well, I do have something to say today.

   I am not known for exceptional grace around the house. I am going through a clumsy stage known as life. I am constantly spilling, dropping and breaking things. (Sometimes I am simultaneously dropping, spilling and breaking.) Today is no exception.

   For lunch, we had leftover chilli, along with cornbread and some sort of chicken, bamboo and rice soup. I was carrying my bowl of chilli to the dining room (Which is situated right next to the kitchen) when I tripped and dropped the bowl, spilling the contents across the floor. (Thankfully, the chilli wasn't very soupy. It was mainly vegetables I cleaned up.) After scooping the chilli back into the bowl, I walked into the kitchen, tripped, and dropped the bowl, again. By this time my mom was somewhere between laughing and crying (in despair of my ever learning to walk without spilling, dropping, or breaking something), and my six year old brother was insisting that I clean it up. (Without his help, mind you. :)

   So, after I cleaned that up, I got a bowl of the rice soup. (No spills, yay!) Arghh! I'm just not a naturally graceful, balanced person. :)

   In Christ,
   ~Emily

© Copyright 2008 by Emily Johnson

Jingle Bells

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:29:00 -0600

   Merry belated Christmas! I wasn't able to post Thursday or Friday because we went to Grandpa and Grandma's for Christmas. We got to see our Georgian relatives for Christmas. My sister Julia and I were able to spend a lot of time with Sara, our ten year old cousin. It was great getting to see them, because we don't see them very often.



   I love Christmas, because it's when we celebrate Jesus' birth, and we also see a lot of family. I also love the music, uplifting and inspiring. Jingle Bells, one of the most loved "Christmas" carols, is actually not related to Christmas.

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In 1840, James Pierpont's father asked him to write a special song for their church's Thanksgiving service. James sat at home, trying to find the inspiration for a special carol.

As he mused, he noticed some children sledding outside. He watched them, cheering them on. As he did, a tune came to his head. He ran over to a neighbor's house and asked to play the piano. He worked out the tune, and added words inspired by his observations of the children. At the end of the day, he had his song. He taught it to the choir at his church, and it became an instant favorite.

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   If you're interested in the stories behind many Christmas songs, then I would suggest that you read the book "Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas" by Ace Collins.

   May Christ bless you and keep you safe!

   In Christ,
Emily

She is my squishy.

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:35:00 -0600

I can't think of anything, and have ten minutes 'till I have to get off the computer. What do I do? Picture post! For the last few years, we've been doing our own family portraits. Here are some of the attempts at mine. (Though the picture we chose didn't have Mariam in it.) This was the day before I had my braces put on.

(Her shoe was coming off)

We call her squishy. :D

She's my teddy bear :)

Well, that's all.

In Christ,
~Emily

I do not do well coming up with original titles. (If you haven't noticed yet.)

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:44:00 -0600

     As you may have noticed, I'm great at coming up with original titles. (That was sarcastic.)

     We celebrated Thanksgiving with our Grandparents. (We also celebrated my birthday, which was the twenty fifth.) Well, actually I celebrated my birthday with my family on Mon., then went to Grandma and Grandpa's and celebrated my birthday again, along with Thanksgiving. So... Two cakes in three days isn't too bad. :)

     I wanted to mention something that makes me mad.

Here's an example...

    We (Jake, Nick and I) went to our library a week ago to listen to some people tell "holiday" stories. The first lady, who was pretty elderly, stood up to tell a story. Her story goes: "When the pilgrims first landed in America, they starved through the winter. Half of them died. They would have all died the next summer if it hadn't been for the Indians who taught them to hunt, plant, and survive. That autumn, they threw a feast for the Indians, to thank them for all the had done..."

    NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!!!

     The pilgrims had a Thanksgiving to thank God for all He had done for them. They invited the Indians to share the feast with them, but the pilgrims saw that God had used the Indians. They were thanking God, first and foremost, for providing for them through the Indians. Sadly, many people gloss over this fact, ignore it completely. Many people pretend that Thanksgiving doesn't exist.


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     Now, my thoughts on...

     Clothing:

     Clothing should not be too tight, short, low, or high. There is a line that many girls cross, just to look attractive and pretty. I, personally, am sickened by the lack of clothing many girls wear. It is a stumbling block for young men, and a temptation for young women.

     I do not believe that a woman or girl has to wear skirts or dresses to be modest, or even feminine. I wear skirts and dresses on Sundays. I do not believe that if a girl cannot do an activity in skirts, she should not do it.

     For example: In the summer, we play softball with homeschool friends. I really enjoy that, and I couldn't wear a skirt. It's just not practicable. Yes, some of you may say that softball is unfeminine, but I enjoy nonetheless. In the winter, we have a book discussion once a month, then we go to the community center, which has a skating rink (It's all free) and a basketball court in one. I could skate in a skirt, but it would be uncomfortable. We also play basketball. I know some very feminine, modest girls who play basketball, wearing blue jeans. They are a good example to me of being a lady. They are polite, sweet, and modest.

     Atitude:

     There is also modesty in atitude and spirit. Not being proud, no gloating, not boasting, being generous, gentle, and kind. Letting your light shine.



     In conclusion: I find that I can be feminine in blue jeans. While playing softball, basketball. While running and playing with small children. (Which is sort of hard in skirts. I'm pretty clumsy, so even when I try to walk faster in skirts/dresses, I trip and fall. I also do horribly in dress shoes. I'm most comfortable when I'm barefoot, as well as wearing jeans and a tee shirt.)

     In Christ,
Emily