25 May 2014

This week was a little tougher than last week.  Sometimes I allow the stress and urgency of life to turn me into a bear of a person as I take my eyes off Jesus.  We have secured our graduation plans.  So, that is terrific.  My daughter is so helpful and such an encouragement to me.  She took our son's picture, helped him make a guest list, and even looked up internet sites on invitations, diplomas, and how to do a homeschool graduation.  What a wonderful young lady she is.  We went to the river with our friends on Tuesday.  Everyone had such a blast.  Today we listened to a young man speak at Church.  He spoke about faith versus fear.  He had great personal stories to tie into the Word he was sharing from Romans 3.  He was an excellent speaker.  I really hope that we will be able to hear him again.  My son went on a job interview.  It lasted 15 minutes.  I haven't worked outside the home in 18 years, so I'm not sure if that is normal.  But, bless my son, he isn't worried about it.  He is just trusting the Lord to give him the job He wants him to have. My husband will be going away for school this coming week.  He loves going to these classes, even if it is hard work.  I really thought that I had more to say, but, for the life of me, I can't think of anything else.  Have a great week, everyone!

18 May 2014

We had a terrific week, and a lot of it was spent with our friends.  Monday, we went to art class.  My daughter drew a impressive city scape with a distant perspective.  My son and I visited his friend and my friend on Wednesday.  It was an enjoyable talk.  Friday, my daughter and I went hiking with our friends.  The children found a load of frogs.  Our hike was on a upgrade so it gave me quite a workout.  Saturday, my children's friends came over for our annual game tournament.  I give one after my children have completed at least one hundred days of school.  Well, at least that is my goal. This year, we did educational games.  They had a great time.  My son worked cameras at our Church this weekend.  We went to last night's service.  It was out of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.  It was basic sound Christianity.  One of the favorite things I heard was to lead a quiet life which means to live without drama.  I like that.  I also like how Scripture tells us to mind our own business.  Today, we watched the movie that won the first Oscar ever- Wings.  They have restored it.  The children weren't too fond of it, but I thought it was alright.  I probably won't watch it again.  But it was alright.  Have a great week.

13 May 2014

Oh, what a wonderful Mother's Day I had, and it just continued into today.  Sunday brought almost two hundred of our families pictures developed and ready for scrap booking.  I even got my own brag book that I was able to bring to art class yesterday where my wonderful friends "ooh" and "aah".  My husband and daughter treated us to French Toast, my favorite.  My son put a sweet song that he sang himself on my computer.  Then, we went to Church, and the sermon was actually about moms.  I haven't heard that in many Mother's Days.  We are looking into a new Church, the one we went to this weekend.  They played a You Tube video I think that is called "The Hardest Job Interview."  It really is good.  Then, moms all got to bring a rose home with them.  We came home and played family game tournament, which my daughter won!  Today, we went to see "Mom's Night Out".  It was a wonderful surprise after having a big breakfast, playing badminton, talking about the Lord, and my winning Monopoly.  It was a terrific movie.  I laughed and cried.  If you decide to go, stay through the credits.  Have a wonderful week.

May 4, 2014

Whew!!  Time ticks at this house.  We seem always busy, busy, busy!  My oldest is looking for scholarships and a job to take care of the rest of his tuition for (applause please!) Northwest Nazarene University!!  We were able to visit the school, and it just fit.  Getting into college isn't as hard as I thought.  The thing is is to start early, keep good records, know what most colleges require for their coming in freshmen, practice for the SAT or ACT, and pray.  Seriously, that's it.  Really, start looking for scholarships in their freshman year.  It is always good to get a head start.  Well,that is this old mom's advice for today!!  Have a great week.