TODAY I THANK GOD FOR…

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♥TODAY I THANK GOD FOR:

 

• Our daughter did well in surgery- Tonsilectomy
• A skilled and kind Dr. who did it,  Dr.Fowler
• The sweetness of the people at the hospital
• Popsicles
• Slushies
• Jello
• Ice packs
• Kind and thoughtful nurses
• Caleb picked out Amber some cozy, colorful socks at the hospital gift shop!
• Caleb’s thoughtfulness to his sister’s surgery
• My parents went with us today, and they watched Caleb.
• My brother and his sweet wife coming over for visit and gift to Amber
• My brother and his family
• An orange sunset
• Watching shooting stars with family on porch landing 2 nights ago   
• Everyone who prays for us and cares for us
• Phone calls, notes, and cards from loved ones
• Our pastor, Family/Youth Pastor, and Associate pastor
• Homeschool and our new books/materials
• Kelly and Philip get to be reunited with their family in Brazil tomorrow.
• Our Father’s Loving Care 
• How God comforts us in our hearts and through His Word and prayer    
• The devotional “Why Pray?” our family is reading
• The privilege of praying for our neighbors
• The excitement of seeing what God’s gonna do in all our neighbor’s lives
• Karen, Beth, Dawn, Amy, Pam, Stephanie, Helen, and Ruth-Our homeschool group moms
• My husband taking off work today
• My loving husband…………………………….UNENDING BLESSINGS!

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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR…

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR…

Blue skies with puffy white clouds

“Sun dogs”

Answered prayers today

God’s special loving care

My mom and dad coming over last night

Their strong love for me and for my family

Their faithful prayers always for us

Their wonderful hugs!

Missionaries

Getting to talk to Kelly

Growing closer to my family

Watching a funny movie together, cuddled in blankets

Peter and Zirlene, Stanley and Kevin staying here with us

Sweet fellowship

Understanding friends

Prayer partners

Aunt Patsy and Uncle Winifred

Wonderful churches all around us

The healing and comfort found in God’s Word

The Bible is alive and sharp and powerful!

Jesus cares– He truly cares

Reading other people’s “Blessings Lists”

Uncle Bobby and Aunt Beulah going to Hendon Baptist’s “Homecoming”

Tristan’s super-hero costume and photos

Scratching Caleb’s back

Loving Amber and Caleb

Loving my sweet husband, Roger

Laughing and “cutting up” with loved ones

That we CAN do all things through Christ Who strengthens us

Courage we didn’t know we had

God is always “there” for us!………………………………………………UNENDING BLESSINGS!

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3 Kitty Cats and 2 Cute Doggies

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Okay, as our Blog Title suggests, not only are we AMAZINGLY BLESSED, but we actually do live on a beautiful mountain too!  Including our neighbor-friends you might say we live on quite a large “farm”.  For our pretty white house with the spacious wrapping porch, sits in view of cows, goats, horses, and sometimes a stinky cute pig or two!  But there are 5 wee animals that we love most of all these wondrous creations of God…

 

 

OUR 3 KITTIES AND 2 DOGGIES

 

 

 

1. “MUFFIN”, our lovey-dovey doggie and gentle protector
2. “MOLLIE”, her shorter sister who loves to jump into the pond for a good swim (Hence, her nickname “Pollywog Mollydog”!
3.  “CLARABELLE”, our fluffly little black cat- “queen of queens”..or so she thinks!
4. “CHRYSANTHEMUM” and
5. “FORSYTHIA”–These last two were little orphan sisters, who just needed a home and lots of family love!  They have come a long way in the “Health and Beauty” department!!!  The names we chose are of  pretty flowers, to help make up for their lack of much beauty at the time we first “adopted” them.  Now, they live up to those lovely flowery names in so many ways!

 

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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR…

Looky thar! It's them two agin!

My daddy’s birthday
Being with my family
Loving Roger James
Amber
Caleb
Caleb’s first CAP Encampment
Caleb’s Crafty Leaf-Covered BDU’s
Amber’s beautiful piano music
Having company come and stay a few nights
Fresh sheets
Fluffy, clean towels
Bare footing on cool floors
Iced tea on a hot day
Air conditioning
Heater, when needed
Fluffy pillow
Amy gave me flowers
Planted flowers…so pretty
A clean house
Roger loves me
Playing board games
Kelly and Philip arrived safely and together
Lord’s provision and care of us
His mercy-New every morning
Caleb’s beautiful writing about God with us
Seeing my kids grow in Christ
Chad and Impact at church
The sweet, sweet Scriptures-God’s Word, alive!
Comfort
Health
Moon peeking around cloud
Ceiling fans at night
“White noise” fan at night
Good and kind Dr.s
Fridge and pantry fully stocked
Socks
Flip-flops
Wearing same size shoes as my daughter-Fun trading!
Joshua, my nephew’s, surgery went well.
God’s healing from Daddy’s snake bite
Sweet and fun and funny parents!
My precious brother, Tim
Two WONDERFUL children!
GODLY HUSBAND
My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ…………UNENDING BLESSINGS!

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TWO OF OUR BEST BLESSINGS!

Howdy thar, Pardners! Ain't I seen yew two roun these here parts bafore?Today I am thankful for:My kidsMy precious hubbyThe beautiful sunshineFriends and family visitingGetting to visit friends and familyDressesDress-Up ClothesGod's WordThe Book of JobGroovy music my kids play for me online!Amber on pianoCaleb on guitarGuitar lessonsAaron AcademyFlowers and Trees...................................................Unending BlessingsIT'S A NEW DAY, AND TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR:Our nephew Stanley is here!Roger getting to see his brother from BrazilSeeing Zirlene and KevinVisiting our neices at collegeSeeing Dad and RuthMy precious mom and dadMy brother and his familyAll our family!Hot sunny weatherRaindropsNew groceries to put awayOur three sweet catsHollie, Faith, and JoshuaOur Pastor, DougOur new Associate Pastor and his family from Liverpool, EnglandTheir daughters and son are our kids' new friends!My homeschool groupHomeschooling my blessings, Amber and CalebGood books to readHealing power of GodComputersGood DVD'sThe new Bob Jones University movieGoing to bed when we are all sleepy...........................Unending blessings! ANOTHER NEW DAY, AUG.9, AND TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR:My sweet friendsMy mom, so precious to me!My dad, so precious to me!Kara's surgery went wellPhilip and Kelly got to be on same plane from BrazilMy nephew, Joshua, doing well after shoulder surgeryLightning in big, story clouds in the eveningFellowshipGod's neverending love for meHis forgiveness, though so undeservingHis perfect timingThe most wonderful, loving husbandBrenda, my sister-in-law and sweet girlfriendPillow fightsGiggles and laughterThe dimple in my daughter's pretty cheekFriends who inspire me to be betterMy daddy's birthday AND my special friend's birthdays are both tomorrow!!! (Sweet day, Lord!)Ambassador Bible College and our neices and nephew thereAlyssa's birthday todayA 2nd guitar lesson for Caleb went well! Doctors who know and careAnswers to our heart's prayersGod, I love you so much!..................................Unending Blessings!Hey! Thar yew two are agin!

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Some of Our Favorite Curriculum from 12 Years of HOMESCHOOL!

 

Where the Brook and River Meet: Cadron Creek Christian Curriculum.   

Where the Brook and River Meet is a beautiful one-year Unit Study by the author of The Prairie Primer.  Many have used or at least heard about Prairie Primer, but have you checked out this HIGH SCHOOL curriculum on Margie Gray’s “Cadron Creek” website?  It is a literature-based, Victorian era study that earns a student 5 HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS.

Branching off from the book “Anne of Green Gables”, this one-year unit study plunges you into literature (popular classics we all want our children to read), World History, Geography, P.E., Fine Arts, Occupational Education, Bible, and more…and all in Anne’s wonderful Prince Edward Island, Canada, setting!   But Green Gables is just one of the many places you will “visit” this year, for just as students of the Victorian era learned much about the Greeks, Romans, people of the Middle Ages…so will you.  Enjoy a real Medieval Feast.  Be plopped into the magical world of Alice’s Wonderland  and then Charles Dicken’s       as you study authors from Post-Civil War into the beginning of the 20th century.  Dance the “Virginia Reel”, a more genteel version than the barn dance style, to lovely classical music-guitar, flute, violin.  And why not don historical costumes made or put together from Goodwill as you do!  

 

Simply add a math, lab science, and a foreign language (Latin possibly, in keeping with the theme?), and your High Schoolers will earn 8 full credits.  WE LOVE “WHERE THE BROOK AND RIVER MEET”!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                      

Earn 5 High School Credits With This Unit Study Alone! Add a Math, Lab Science, and Foreign Language, for a Full 8 Credits!

www.sonlightcurriculum.com

                                                                                                                                           

 

     We love using Sonlight!  Just open their signature big blue binder, locate the day and begin reading and checking off boxes.  They’re wonderful at integrating the Literature books with whatever Historical era you are studying.  The books are carefully chosen and lists are updated regularly.What Sonlight calls the “core” curriculum consists of History, Bible, and Literature (lots of the best classics!).  You can also order Language Arts, Science, and one of a few maths from the company.  And their microscope is voted one of the absolute best for the price.  We like ours and it’s user friendly, but definitely equal to competitor’s models for high school level lab sciences, or for your younger ones.    ESPECIALLY if you have a real “reader” on your hands, check out Sonlights’ website…AND IF NOTHING ELSE, REQUEST THEIR CATALOG.  IT IS A REAL TREAT IN AND OF ITSELF!!!  God bless you as you homeschool YOUR blessings!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’ll be sharing more curriculam as we go along, so check back!

God bless you as you homeschool your blessings…

TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR:

Our swimming pool

Getting to babysit

Our kids who help out so much!

Dating my husband!

Warm cozy beds

Air conditioning

Cars

Neighbors who watch out for one another

Homeschool

My mom and dad

My kids have grandparents nearby.

Caleb’s homemade ice creams

A freshly organized pantry

Health and strength

Photos of our neices and nephews on facebook and blogs

Smiles

God’s Word

Our Pastor

Diet Mtn. Dew

Amber’s beautiful photos of our pets

Our pets

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IS ANYONE EVERY TRULY READY TO TEACH CHEMISTRY?

NEWS HEADLINES: "High School Homeschool Mom Oversees Chemistry Experiments, and Lives to Tell About It"

Caleb’s Funny Quote: “The cat is making me sleepy, because it is warm and fuzzy”. LOL

Done! Results: Zinc most reactive- to both other nitrates/ Lead 2nd- to copper nitrate/ Copper least/ Copper WAS “reduced” by Zinc Nitrate…Success! 🙂

Dropping Liquid Cu-,Pb-,& Zn-Nitrates into Wells Containing Solid Cu,Pb,& Zn…Will they react?

Brain-Eater Starving to Death!

Amber in 11th Grade Chemistry

Warning! Mad Scientist’s Accomplice

This is a mess!

Mad Scientist on the Loose!

Adding Lead Nitrate

Adding Copper Nitrate

Mom

Mom’s I.D. Tag: “Dr. Imogene Yustek” (Get it?)

Amber’s I.D. tag: “Dr. Lynn Gweeny”

IS ONE EVER TRULY READY TO TEACH HIGH SCHOOL HOMESCHOOL CHEMISTRY?

I think not; but begging your pardon if you are…and maybe you should call me? 🙂

 

TO DAY IS CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS DAY

(gulp)

(Note of clarification.  I did my best to avoid Chemistry, Physics, and pretty much all Sciences in general in High School and College- and did a pretty good job of it… 

Now, I am paying the consequences.)

 

Well anyway, we do the best we can, Amber, Caleb and I, and I must say we are learning a lot!  Who knew how complicated God made this world!  And here is a review of our day.  We kinda got into the whole “laboratory setting” thing :), as our family has always enjoyed costumes and props.  (Especially in historical plays and movies!)

 

This is a mess!

Amber’s I.D. tag: “Dr. Lynn Gweeny”

Caleb’s I.D. Tag: “Dr. Ezra ‘EZ’ Goin”

Mom’s I.D. Tag: “Dr. Imogene Yustek” (Get it?)

Mom

Adding Copper Nitrate

Adding Lead Nitrate

Mad Scientist on the Loose!

Warning! Mad Scientist’s Accomplice

Amber in 11th Grade Chemistry

Brain-Eater Starving to Death!

Dropping Liquid Cu-,Pb-,& Zn-Nitrates into Wells Containing Solid Cu,Pb,& Zn…Will they react?

Done! Results: Zinc most reactive- to both other nitrates/ Lead 2nd- to copper nitrate/ Copper least/ Copper WAS “reduced” by Zinc Nitrate…Success! 🙂

Caleb’s Funny Quote: “The cat is making me sleepy, because it is warm and fuzzy”. LOL

NEWS HEADLINES: “High School Homeschool Mom Oversees Chemistry Experiments, and Lives to Tell About It”

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Quality Science Labs, LLC…

Quality Science Labs, LLC….

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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR

Food
Q-tips for drying out Science equipment
Science experiments
Interesting gadgets
A sunny day

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WELCOME!…Come on up and share our blessings!

Cover of Thank You (Gift Books)

UNENDING BLESSINGS

~by Sandra Doolittle

My desire is to be more thankful to my Savior for all He is to me and for everything he does for me in my life and all around me.   Thus, my list of His blessings begins here.   My prayer is for your heart to be touched, as mine, to notice more of God’s blessings upon blessings upon blessings in your life.   I wrote this poem of my heart, for “The Lord is great and greatly to be praised”! (      )        

 

Do you remember the story in the Bible of Jesus’
healing of the ten lepers? Men so sick and eaten with disease that they were
sent to live in a leper colony, forever away from their family and the only way
of life they had ever known?…

Sometimes I wonder if I’m not like
Those nine lepers in God’s Word.
Healed by God, made whole by Him,
Yet Jesus they never told.

Never said “Thank You for changing my life
From darkness and hopeless despair
Into something I’d never dared to dream-
Full of beauty, less heartace and cares.

You’ve given me back my family, Lord,
My home, my health, my life;
Another chance you’ve lovingly given me
To be thankful, and to do what’s right”.

So, I’d like to try my hand at this
and with you our blessings share
For it’s that tenth leper I want to be,
The one who really cared.

He cared to know that it was Christ;
That to Him he owed his thanks.
He cared enough to turn back around
And express to God these things!

Lord, help me to notice each sunset you bring,
Each “I love you” or hug from my child,
Each surprise, each song, each friendship,

Each whisper to me of Your love.

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