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Welcome to my little corner of the beach in Southern California. I am married to one amazing man who loves me with a heart of Christ and who has blessed me to be a stay-at-home homeschool mom of three wonderful blessings. My heart is for homeschool ministry and helping others through encouragement. I've been homeschooling since the beginning and love it more and more every day.


I began my journey in homeschooling based on Bible scriptures found in Deuteronomy chapter 6:6-12 Homeschooling With Encouragement is dedicated to encourage the homeschool mom. I am the owner of a Yahoo group, monthly newsletter, two homeschool blogs, and the Weblink Education website.


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I am looking to have three t-shirts made with our school logo printed on them (small white print on red shirts). Does anyone know where I can have such a small order done? If so, please e-mail me: just4homeschoolfamilies@gmail.com

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May. 2, 2008
Rest For The Weekend


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Thank goodness for new days!

It's finally the end of a long week.  Oh, am I so thankful for a new day...  and for the weekend.  I'm exhausted!  It's been quite a week.  I think I have tackled just about enough as far as moods, allergies, and exhaustion.  I'm not sure why this week was so hard, but I'm glad it's over.   We'll start again on Monday with school and pray for the best...  but come tomorrow, I'm sleeping in!

I chose this sunshine as my intro picture because of this crazy California weather.  Although some states have had snow on and off (even on May 1st), we have had drastic changes in temperature here in CA.  Just this week alone, we have had days over 100 degrees, some under 60 degrees, and others windy and humid.  Today we are expecting around 90 again.  Strange!  It's no wonder our allergies are demanding Claritin.  

Well, have a great weekend.  I'll be stopping by to say hello soon...  

Oh, before I sign off for the day, I told some friends I would give a shout out to them today...  so,  "Hi Lisa - Hi Aleacia - Hi Patty - Love ya girls!!!"   (silly I know, but I had to do it...  I just found out that these dear friends of mine read my blog).   So fun.


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May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dot
I always look forward to the weekends. As for the weather, we have really strange weather too. This morning we had tornado storms move through at 65 mph. We didn't get any damage but I guess other places have. We have to wear jackets one day and the next day, in shorts.
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May. 2, 2008 - Have a great weekend

Posted by cricket
Our weather is crazy also! So's the allergies!
Be blessed!
Terri Sue
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May. 2, 2008 - Mother's Day GiveAway!

Posted by SchoolinRhome
Have a great weekend as well!
Please stop by soon!
I wanted to let you know that I am hosting my first giveaway over at my blog! It is to celebrate Mother's Day! Stop by and tell me why you are happy to be a mother and you could win an awesome devotional book, a journal and a cooking with kids CD-Rom.
Enjoy your weekend with your family!
SchoolinRhome
Here is the giveaway link:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SchoolinRhome/525838/
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May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eclecticeducation
We've had crazy weather too. Today is suppose to be in the 70's which is awesome, but just two days ago it was in the 50's with it dropping down to freezing over night. We keep switching between A/C and heat and our house is having a hard time getting regulated!!!
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May. 2, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MamaArcher
sleeping in? huh? what is that??

Well, I hope you enjoy it!! *grin*

I think I just might go and take a nap! haha

We have a piano recital tomorrow, our weekends always seem so full! I may have to try and make it a priority to rest on Saturday! The Lord's Day is a day of rest but I sure could use a relaxing Saturday too!
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Posted by jenn4him
My allergies are killin me this week all the way over in IN! I am in trouble. It's congesting my lungs. No fun. I hope you get some relief soon.
Jenn
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Posted by 3rsandahug
I hope you're able to have a restful weekend! Since you mentioned Claritin - if any of you have been on it long-term, it's possible that it isn't working as well as it used to. That happened for me years ago and my son this Spring. Unfortunately, Zyrtec makes us both very sleepy, so we're on Allegra (which, of course, isn't available OTC yet, but at least there's a generic sub for me). Anyway, I thought I'd pass on that info to you.
Karen
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Posted by EEEEMommy
I pray it's a wonderful weekend. I got caught up on a few of your posts, but will have to come back to read about the Armor of God...it looks like a meaty post.
And it's not at all unusual to write something like that and then fall flat on your face a couple of days later! Just yesterday I started getting frustrated with my kids and I was in the middle of a day of prayer and fasting. Humbling to say the least. But those are the times when the enemy attacks, and we're not always prepared.
I wish I could sit down with you for a nice long chat!

Grace and Peace,
Angel

http://thesakeofthecall.blogspot.com/
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May. 2, 2008 - Yep

Posted by ThreeLittleLadies
We're some of the ones still getting snow. You can have it! We had a lot of wind on Windsday (pun intended), but it brought us the nasty white stuff too. I hope you have a restful weekend.

Carol
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May. 2, 2008 - i miss you too

Posted by bubbebobbie
i had my pre-op day yesteday. They did ekg's xrays and drew enough blood they should have offered me orange juice! hee hee! I am going to have my suregry on Wednesday at 7:30, so please add me to the prayer list on Sunday. And add my dear Beloved Mike. He is doing so well, but I see the concerns that are hanging on him. Pray there are no blood clots or infections and that my recovery is quick and complete. I can't be a way from you very long.
I love you and I hope you have a great all be it warm weekend.

Because of Jesus, Bobbie

Because of Jesus, Bobbie
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Posted by thosecrazyandersons
We help keep Claritin in business too! I do take Zyrtec now, but like another commenter, it makes me sleepy so I take it before bed.

Lauren
http://www.thingishthings.blogspot.com/
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May. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MiryClay
Hi Valerie!

Well, I do pray for your alergies, but I envy those nice warm days. We had a little tease last week of near to low 80's, but then came mr. frost again. Hope you have a relaxing weekend. Thank you for your love & prayers while I was away from blogland.

Love you,
Lori
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