School is finally picking up to a level that I can enjoy and be pleased with. I wanted to post pictures of the childrens’ work, but the scanner had a (hopefully) temporary malfunction. We definitely had a slow start, but I think the kids are settling back into a routine and getting more comfortable with […]
Our Daily Bread
On Labor Day, I actually labored. My superhero endured the heat to trim, cut and edge on yesterday, so I thought I’d do my part and weed. The weather was so pleasant until I also decided to stay outside and clean out the garage. It’s amazing how the day before an impending storm can bring […]
Week 4 Overall Progress Report
I suppose that out of the abundance of the heart, the computer typeth. In the midst of keeping it real, I should say that we really are, overall, having some fun times in school. We took a trip to Sea World-San Antonio on last weekend, which was originally planned to allow the 5-year-old an opportunity […]
The inner voice is speaking Greek!
We are making slow, but steady progress from our last posting, or at least I think so. The public schools are back in session, and so I think our kids are, finally, mentally in school, too. One thing I’ve noticed about prayer: when you ask God to fix others on an issue, He often changes […]
Voices of Encouragement, part 2
As much as I enjoy writing, I have consistently received far more than I’ve given here. Song of the Sagebrush and Dawn were kind enough to award me the Arte y Pico award for ‘posts are challenging and insightful,’ and for ‘thought provoking entries that refresh the soul’ (their comments respectively). Wow. You guys bless […]
The many Voices of Encouragement when you need it
As I ponder what’s happening in our school, now into its third week, I found myself thinking about how we started last year’s academic calendar. My oldest sister was struggling with health challenges and we spent a week on the road cleaning her home. When we returned home, I was exhausted, but I was determined […]
Belize: What You Don’t See on the Cruise
Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, […]
August HOTM Article
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, this article might seem somewhat redundant. But, the sea turtles are too cute to miss! Enjoy them, and my words of encouragement, here.
Almost Ready, Ready or Not
Today has been totally lazy, although there is much to do. We have our “official” start of school on tomorrow, and I have all the excitement and trepidation of a new year. I think my energy level has been reflective of the weather outside—dreary and wet. Given that our electric bill was a whopping $400 […]
The “Make-Do” Woman
I got up at 4 a.m. the first time to see my husband and teenager off to the airport. It’s an amazing thing about marriage and family. The teenager is slower than molasses, so I spent my whole morning following her around, speeding her along, and my husband isn’t the morning person (once he got […]
In our World This Week…
We wrapped up VBS this week with a wonderful concert presented by the kids. I think this was the best program I’ve seen yet. I am not sure how many children asked Jesus into their hearts, but we ministered to an average of slightly less than 200 per night. This was also the first year […]
The Modern Mom: What We’re Missing Out On
We are in the midst of a tumultuous week with Vacation Bible School, a 5-year-old birthday on tomorrow, and dentist/doctor appointments. I had spoken previously about our science projects taking off. Well, with a VBS theme of Power Lab, we’ve been “bells of the ball” this week. My husband’s made great geysers out of diet […]