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When I took on this Awesome responsibilty of Homeschooling, I read everything I could find, I wanted to know the answers to the very questions that Family and friends are now asking me, can they go to college, how will I teach them the things that they need to know, what about being with their peers and the list go's on.... Do I ever worry, yes, did I worry when they were in public school, yes, Have I taught them everything they need to know this year, probably not, did they learn everything they needed to know each year in school, no. My oldest was behind in several areas about 4 grades. What I do know is, what God calls you to do, he will equip you to do. I know that I want my kids to be high acheivers, but more than anything I want them to have integrity, I want them to love the Lord, to be good spouses to the people they marry. Do I feel guilty that they arent with their peers all day, no. I feel thankful, that the friends they do have, are brought up with the same values we have, I feel thankful that at 16, my son loads the dishwasher, runs the vaccum, can cook, works for a plumbing business, and is learning in an atmosphere with no distractions, where Bible is his first subject of the day. I found a site on the internet at homeschoolzone.com, for questions about Diplomas, college etc., For all the well meaning people who want to know, that my kids are going to be ok. I understand this, I had the same fears. Just know that Noone loves these kids or cares more about their education than their Dad and I , at school they are just a number, at home they are a gift, that God has given to us, and we will do all we can to make sure that they succeed in all that they endeavor to do. |
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I took Tanner to the Karate place here in town the other day, thought we would just check it out, What an experience! The owner talked Abby into to joining him and Tanner, he talked to them about respect, saying yes sir, no sir etc., how they are responsible for their actions. He asked them who thier biggest enemy was, in unison they said "The Devil"! lol, I was so proud!!! But he told them that they were their own worse enemy, he said the devil will tell you to do things that are wrong but you make a choice to do that thing or not. I of course was very impressed with him, he also talked to them about helping me around the house, " big points with mom, smart man"!lol So of course both of them wanted to join, they went to their first official class lastnight, and they loved it. I really wanted Michael to join too, but he is so shy and he really doesn't want too, I do think it would be great for him, but I hate to push him if he really dosen't want to. He has been taking Guitar lessons to learn to play the Bass for about 6 months or so, he has learned alot, and this is the first thing I have ever seen him truly enjoy, the church has been teaching him to run sound for them also, and he really enjoys that. We have been battling with him over his music taste for awhile, I have been really worried about the things we might face if he didn't change, he has always been drawn to the heavy metal music, the kids who wear black and have piercings, and I have told him that what those people stand for is not good, and the ones who are, are judged by their apperance, we are not supposed to judge, but people do. Lastnight he came in the kitchen and told me about a guy that gave his testamony on tv, he said mom, he was so cool, he said he had always loved heavy metal, he had tatoos all over his body, he told how he had gotten into drugs,what a hard life he had had, but then he had gotten saved, he talked about how the guy hated the fact that he had all of the tatoos, and that he felt like it hurt his witness, and that he wished he had never gotten involved with the group that he was in, I listened to him talk and I was so amazed. I don't know why I was so surprised, I know that God loves Michael even more than I do, he knows that Michael can't be what he has called him to be, if that is the path that he chooses, so I beleive God showed him that, because nothing mom says, even though I have told him those very things.... matter to him, I am just mom. So I just Thank God for sending that man to be a witness to him, he is so good.
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We found this Kitten in the back of a friend's plumbing truck,we figured it was about 2 week's old, the kitten that was with it was not alive when we found it,so sad, so anyway, this was my first experience as a mother cat (giggle),very hard work I must say! |
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I was doing so good on my diet, but the last few day's all I want to do is eat, I didn't walk today either because I had to babysit, which is really just an excuse, I would have had time to walk if I would stay away from this computer! Ok enough gripeing! Sorry, had to get that out (grin). Well we delivered the clothes to the kids at church, they were so happy, I bet they hugged us 3 times each, and they tryed several outfits on while we were there, such a blessing, It was a good experience for my kids too, they had alot of questions about why I was buying clothes for these kids, and they really enjoyed picking things out, Abby wanted to go with me to deliver them but I decided to leave her home, she could'nt wait to hear what happened, So I hope they enjoy giving as much as receiving and realize what a blessing it is. Lori my friend came by today and helped me set the timers on my satillite receiver , she was a huge help, HUGE, I think we finally may be ready to record, and next Monday will be our official first day of school, I'm hoping and praying that they learn alot this year, and mostly that they develop a deeper relationship with God, the bible curriculum by Bob Jones seems really good, and this will be their first one I am ashamed to admit, but I am looking really forward to it. I am so ready to sell this house, right now it feels like it will never happen, if we don't sell before the winter, we are going to be over run by school stuff, I want to start early buying for next year, but I don't know where to put it! And I'm afraid with all the things we have it makes the house look even smaller which will affect how it sells, so if your reading this, Please pray for us,I want his will, and if it isn't time then I can take that too, but I need peace with where I am now too. Ok I think I have whined enough for one Blog (smile), untill next time.... |
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Well it is 7:30am and I am enjoying my coffee, I love peace time, when all of the kids are asleep,God has been dealing with me though in many areas, someone at church told me that I was coming up higher, and I feel like God is pruneing me right now....Oh and some days it really stinks(grin), he is dealing with me about setting a Godly example for my kids, my husband, and to make time for him, first and foremost, So my goal this year is to make time for him first thing in the morning, no computer (sigh), no phone, just me and my bible and prayer list. Funny thing is, the devil can't stand it, so he trys to put roadblocks in my way, something God has dealt with me about is raising my boys to be Godly men, and that entails, respect of women, not to think they have to date tons of girls, but to pray and ask God to place the girl in their life that he has for them, well the guy that works for my husband is constantly talking to them about girls, and other innappropriate things, to him this is just life, So now I need to pray, because I know God has called us to a higher standard, and I want to meet that standard,and I want my boys to have a good life,not go through the things I had to go through,although God blessed me anyway, I want what the Lord wants for them. We had a single mother in our church who could not afford school clothes for her two children, so our church got together and purchased some things for them, it was so much fun, I bought them 2 outfits each and socks and underwear, and with the rest of the money two ladies from church went to Dallas and bought them a ton of adorable clothes, we get to deliver them this morning at 10, I can't wait to see those little ones faces!!!! It felt so good to do for someone else, especially in this area, I used to start school with maybe 2 pairs of jeans and two shirts, and one pair of shoes(hence the shoe fetish I now have)lol, so this was close to my heart, and these ladies bought name brand stuff, abercrombie, old navy etc. so these are gonna be some happy kiddos! And It is almost 8 am so I need to get a shower so I can get some things done before I leave, so Untill next time....... |
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What a day we have had, I think I woke up running,although I'm not sure, I opened my eyes, and Tanner was in my room, I said what time is it, 8:00 mom, why?AHHH,I jumped out of bed, I was supposed to be at the Lock in at 8:15 to pick up my niece,so up my hair went,clothes on, coffee in hand, eyes barely open, Brain not quite functioning yet, out the door I went! What a way to wake up, (sigh). On the way I saw several garage sales, not being awake yet, I almost stopped at one (because my car always stops at garage sales) lol, but my brain was starting to kick in, and I thought I better pick my niece up,seeing as how the night before, I assured her mother who was going out of town, that this was not a problem for Super Mom, who is always up very early. Anyway I picked her up,on time believe it or not,and I could have stopped at the garage sale too, because the little booger was still asleep when I got there! This afternoon Bynard got done a little early and he took me to Sulpher Springs to do some shopping, Tanner and Abby went with us, and Michael and Ben stayed home. We had a really good time, Found Tanner some really cool distressed American Eagle jeans for 12.99, What a Deal!, That was worth the whole trip, he really needed some new jeans for church. On the way home, he and Abby decided to argue about everything! Dad and I were getting really annoyed..... So we came up with a new plan, every time they argue, tattle, or call names, they will stop what they are doing and write sentences, I figure we are killing two birds with one stone here, they will get tired of writing, but they are working on their writing skills , while learning a lesson at the same time! Well, it was about 5 minutes after we told them of our new plan, that we were able to enforce it!!!!! Already I have decided that we are GENIUS, (grin), they have been so nice to each other since we have been home. The kids have been house sitting for our new neighbors for the last 4 days, Abby kept their fish, and Tanner and Michael fed and watered their two dogs,I was so worried that they would forget to do something,the fish would die etc.... Well the Genius mother that I am, took Tanner and we went over the other night to check on the house and the dogs, and while we were there, I decided we should refresh the water in the pool that the dogs drink from, well Tanner turned the water on and we played with the dogs a minute and...... you guessed it, we just turned around and came home. The next morning as soon as my eyes opened, I thought OH MY GOSH, did we turn the water off, so I ran to the door and looked out, no water,Whew. Hubby calls about 30 minutes later and says, you didn't turn the water off last night it was running down the street this morning! ( I had to tell these people who I barely know, that I ,not the kids, left their water on all night long!) Luckliy she was very nice about it, but I told the kids they couldn't accept any money from her, we probaly owe her money for her water bill!!!!! Well I am now doing the bulletins for church, so I need to get busy,or we will not have them in the morning. God Bless.
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I think my subject says it all!!!! Is it just me.....are they a little annoying? I mean did I ever get on my mothers nerves the way they do mine? Surley not! sigh I sure hope my new book gets here soon lol, If that doesn't make since you'll have to read my last blog. We had a busy day, we went to the funeral this morning,it was very sad,Of course I knew it would be,they are having a benefit to raise money for his family tommorow at the Motorcycle place, I guess he did alot of business there, I know he loved four wheelers, I really dislike them, and even more so now. I told Abby earlier that her and I were going to work on not hollering this week, she said, you mean like..... MAMA, WHERE ARE YOU? shes so funny, so I had to explain to her. I noticed while she was playing with her cousin today that she raised her voice at her, I realize she was trying to get her attention, but I thought, Oh Lord, I have got to set a better example.(Thankyou God That I will have a meek and quiet spirit). Tanner is staying the night with his cousin, and I have to get up early to go get my niece from a lock in, so I better get to bed,I have really got to get on a better schedule before we start school, I have always went to bed by 9,now all of a sudden I want to stay up till 11.....this is not good,I really need my sleep.
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Well, I now can offically say, I am not a country girl!! We took the kids to the Rodeo tonight, and it was fun, oh for about......30 minutes!! (giggle) It was so hot, and I really do not like sweating,unless I am exercising in an air conditioned room.lol, Then my feet were killing me, because I wore cowboy boots that of course, I only wear once a year, to take the kiddos to the Rodeo,ok and the street dance, so twice a year. So now I will Praise the good Lord that this is only a twice a year thing. We went to the funeral home tonight to pay our condolences to the family of my husbands friend who passed away a few days ago, I think this may have been in my blog that didn't show up, so I will tell you again just in case, He was riding 4 wheelers with his friends at the lake and it was getting dark, he drove off about a 35 foot cliff and fell in the water, it took several hours to find him, they presume that he drowned, and while the search crew was looking for him, his oldest son who was supposed to be married this Saturday, had an accident on his 4 wheeler while looking for his Dad, and they thought he broke his neck, but he is going to be ok We have to go to the funeral in the morning, I am really dreading that, I can't stand the thought of seeing those poor boys have to say goodbye to their Dad,just breaks my heart. On a happier note, I just ordered the book, how to homeschool with a meek and quiet spirit, I'm thinking my kids will be blessed by that!lol, I usually am not very meek and quiet, I came from a home of yellers, Oh I hate it, and I so want to break that curse, so I am reading this book!!!!!! Well I am pooped, and I am off to bed. Untill next time..... |
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Well, I got on here yesterday and typed a huge blog, and I don't know what I did, but it is not here!!!! lol, So after typing all of it, I was not about to do it again!!!! In my "lost" blog I was talking about the many things I needed to get accomplished, Well Praise the Lord, I have done it! We had the best church service this morning,always a great beginning to a day, after church we went out to eat at LaFamila (Mexican food) So Delicious!!!! And then we came home and worked around the house, Not fun, but has to be done! Michaels friend has been here since Friday, I think he should just move in, he is here all the time,lol, But I do feel blessed for Michael to have him as a friend, he is such a good kid. Since Michael has been homeschooled he has really missed being with other kids his age, and he really needs this hanging out time. Tanner was invited to go fishing and to ride horses with our friend and youth Pastor and his wife, so he hasn't made it home yet. I know he is having a big time. We got a phone call from a friend of my husbands tonight, that another guy that my husband works with, (we own a plumbing business), this guy is a builder, and my husband talks to him alot and had just bid a job with him on Thursday, anyway, he was riding a four wheeler and went off a 40 ft cliff and was killed this morning, I am so sad for his family, he has 3 sons and a wife who I know will miss him terribly. Life is so precious, and when someone close to you dies it just makes you think, Gosh, this could have been my family. So sad. I need to get up and check on my laundry and get everyone settled down for the evening, We have a busy day tommorow, we are going to a rodeo street dance that we go to every year, my little girl, who doesn't have a shy bone in her body loves to dance, last year she won tickets to the rodeo!!! She is such a cutie!!!!
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Today has been a very tiring day, I had a garage sale with a friend, and it was so hot, I have been having a sinus headache since Monday night, so heat was not the best thing for it I'm sure! But it was still a good day, and I'm praying tommorow will be even better. I have so many things I need to get done, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed, we are beginning Bob Jones this year and I will be recording and downloading classes on a DVR, and I am technically challenged so this is a bit of a scary thing to me, I am trying to get my dear hubby to take the time to learn it, and then teach me! I am also trying to lose some weight, and learn to eat healthier, tonight we grilled fish on the grill and it was delicious! Tanner is at a cousins house playing and Michael has a cousin over to spend the night,Poor little Abby is on her own and bored to tears! I have to get up early for the garage sale in the morning, so I am off to bed. |