I know it's been awhile since I've written, faithful followers! Thank you for continuing to check on this blog. I am going through more life changes, and this has me busier than usual.
The Lord has been convicting my heart about certain things, too, and I want to share some of that here. Sometimes there needs to be sort of a "bullet list" of things happening, shaping me, driving me.
Since getting accepted into graduate school I've been getting registered, checking out the classes, doing all those nit-picky things!
Cherie is also doing it, and so is Ed. We will have five members of our family in school come fall. There are the FAFSA forms to fill out, all kinds of hoops to jump through...
It's time consuming!
We got to the state home-school conference a couple of weeks ago. That was fun, and it was most likely our last one to attend. As always there were interesting people to meet and wonderful materials to acquire, mostly books. Books are our thing.
I got several Newberry Honor books, a couple of Caldecott's. I found some excellent books for only 25 cents.
I like to give these to kids at school. The stuff they buy at the book fairs is dismal and dark for the most part. Kids read all about ghosts and witches, disgusting things and, well, darkness.
I like to give out books that inspire, teach history, character, or just capture the imagination in a positive "light" way.
I think E.L. Konigsburg is a great author, and I've given out a few of the book "From the Mixed-Up files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler." Just a really good book!
I found some like that, to stock up on, for a kid at school who didn't bring anything to class.
Recently I got to sub in the libraries at two of the schools, and I was thrilled to see plenty of old classics, old favorites, and generally wonderful books that have stood the test of time.
This is encouraging.
At the home-school conference I was formally introduced to the "Deep Web," the one behind the pay wall, which most people have no access to.
The great state of Minnesota, where I am privileged to live, has paid the fees for these paywalls, and anyone who lives in Minnesota can access the deep web. It was exciting to find out about this, especially as this family heads into school this fall.
We have access to incredible information, all documented and peer-reviewed. There is a wealth of info in the deep web, but it doesn't usurp the owning of excellent literature, especially children's literature.
That has always been my forte.
I justify my collection in many ways!
I have gradually built up all sorts of collections over the years, especially Tasha Tudor's works (Corgi inspiration!) and Adrienne Adams. I love these sweet illustrations and gentle subjects.
I like Hetty Beatty, too, whose drawings are so memorable and simply genius! She didn't write many books, but they are all wonderful.
I could go on and on, but I digress.
I start another job next week, evenings. I'm happy about it. I'll let you know how it goes!
School must be paid for.
The world still turns.
I'm excited about our prophecy tea that is coming up on Sunday evening. I'm interested to see who shows up and what the discussion will reveal to all of us!
Margaret has left with Gail, my "adopted" daughter, on an epic quest. I will not openly share about it, but it is epic. Truly. It's practically space travel...
Pray for them when you think of them. The journey will take about six months.
I'll try to give cryptic updates from time to time, but I won't disclose their location until after the trip is finished. For now, please just pray for their safety. This momma is praying hard!
So much to think about. So many changes!
Life is certainly not boring. My husband likes to say that boredom is not a problem around here.
No, it isn't. I think there may be too much happening, most of the time.
Off to a track meet for Cherie....(It's spring. Track season. Whoopee!)
The Lord has been convicting my heart about certain things, too, and I want to share some of that here. Sometimes there needs to be sort of a "bullet list" of things happening, shaping me, driving me.
Since getting accepted into graduate school I've been getting registered, checking out the classes, doing all those nit-picky things!
Cherie is also doing it, and so is Ed. We will have five members of our family in school come fall. There are the FAFSA forms to fill out, all kinds of hoops to jump through...
It's time consuming!
We got to the state home-school conference a couple of weeks ago. That was fun, and it was most likely our last one to attend. As always there were interesting people to meet and wonderful materials to acquire, mostly books. Books are our thing.
I got several Newberry Honor books, a couple of Caldecott's. I found some excellent books for only 25 cents.
I like to give these to kids at school. The stuff they buy at the book fairs is dismal and dark for the most part. Kids read all about ghosts and witches, disgusting things and, well, darkness.
I like to give out books that inspire, teach history, character, or just capture the imagination in a positive "light" way.
I think E.L. Konigsburg is a great author, and I've given out a few of the book "From the Mixed-Up files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler." Just a really good book!
I found some like that, to stock up on, for a kid at school who didn't bring anything to class.
Recently I got to sub in the libraries at two of the schools, and I was thrilled to see plenty of old classics, old favorites, and generally wonderful books that have stood the test of time.
This is encouraging.
At the home-school conference I was formally introduced to the "Deep Web," the one behind the pay wall, which most people have no access to.
The great state of Minnesota, where I am privileged to live, has paid the fees for these paywalls, and anyone who lives in Minnesota can access the deep web. It was exciting to find out about this, especially as this family heads into school this fall.
We have access to incredible information, all documented and peer-reviewed. There is a wealth of info in the deep web, but it doesn't usurp the owning of excellent literature, especially children's literature.
That has always been my forte.
I justify my collection in many ways!
I have gradually built up all sorts of collections over the years, especially Tasha Tudor's works (Corgi inspiration!) and Adrienne Adams. I love these sweet illustrations and gentle subjects.
I like Hetty Beatty, too, whose drawings are so memorable and simply genius! She didn't write many books, but they are all wonderful.
I could go on and on, but I digress.
I start another job next week, evenings. I'm happy about it. I'll let you know how it goes!
School must be paid for.
The world still turns.
I'm excited about our prophecy tea that is coming up on Sunday evening. I'm interested to see who shows up and what the discussion will reveal to all of us!
Margaret has left with Gail, my "adopted" daughter, on an epic quest. I will not openly share about it, but it is epic. Truly. It's practically space travel...
Pray for them when you think of them. The journey will take about six months.
I'll try to give cryptic updates from time to time, but I won't disclose their location until after the trip is finished. For now, please just pray for their safety. This momma is praying hard!
So much to think about. So many changes!
Life is certainly not boring. My husband likes to say that boredom is not a problem around here.
No, it isn't. I think there may be too much happening, most of the time.
Off to a track meet for Cherie....(It's spring. Track season. Whoopee!)
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