Today, I discovered my pre-teens stash!

Today as we were reading in our Apologia Science book concerning insects I was presented with something that I didn't even know existed.....in my own house.

Let me explain: There is a section in each lesson titled Try This! and in this particular lesson the author encourages the teacher and student to go out and catch an insect in a jar to observe.

Now being that I was nice and cozy on my couch in my warm house I had no desire to venture outdoors and hunt for insects, I had already decided that we would just look at the pictures and pretend we had a real insect. But,oh to my surprise my wonderful son already had that covered!

Mom he says, "I have a ton of insects in my room, I can go get them if you want!" Now this as you might imagine brings a quizzical look to my face and even a little worry to my mind but I proceed to follow him to his room to find this box "filled" with insects, thankfully all dead, a snake skin, rocks and several casts. For those of you who like me aren't scientists a cast (my son informs me and we soon read in the lesson) is part of an insects molted exoskeleton that is shed when they grow too large for it.

So this is my son's box of most prized possessions.

I must send out a hearty thanks to my dear sweet intelligent son who never ceases to amaze me and is JUST LIKE HIS FATHER who is always pulling something over on us all! (I can hear the laughter from our relatives who are reading this.)

And his wonderful sister who he teaches everyday and is eager to learn form him.




So there's another home school day for the books. I pray that we are lucky enough to make exciting discoveries like this everday.

Face

What exactly does that word mean? We all have one. But what will you "face" today, this week, this month? And then what will your face look like?

I look at this face and I don't see a challenge, I see a face of love and potential.
This is the face of my nephew, pictured this summer, during a wonderful afternoon of fun with the sprinkler and slip and slide.

We have recently been told though, that this is one of the many faces of Fragile X. So, now we are facing many obstacles and questions. But all I see in this sweet face..........is a child with not a worry in the world. So, what are you facing today?

Feminine Appeal

I just finished the Bible study Feminine Appeal. In my opinion, it is a must read for any wife/mother that would like to strengthen her walk with the Lord. I wanted to mention one section specifically though. This is a touchy subject in most churches and many marriages and I wanted to give kudos to the author, Carolyn Mahaney, for putting it all out on the table and really giving a wonderful explanation of what God meant when He said the verses in 1 Peter 3:1-6. We've all heard it before.....wives SUBMIT to your husbands, and thought WHAT????

1 Likewise, wives, be subject to you own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives-

2when they see your respectful and pure conduct.

3Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair, the wearing of gold, or the putting on of clothing-

4but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.

5For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their husbands,

6as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him Lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. NIV

Carolyn first discusses verse 1, she says, "It is crucial that we pause and consider these two points of clarification-First of all, note to whom this command is addressed: to wives. Submission was not our husband's idea, and neither are they responsible to enforce it. This command is not divine permission for husbands to assert authoritarian leadership. Nowhere in Scripture does it say, "Husbands see to it that your wives submit.""

She goes on to say, "The requirement to submit to our husbands comes straight from God, to us as wives. And we are answerable to Him for our obedience. We cannot blame our husbands for our lack of submission. The responsibility is entirely ours!"

"Secondly, we ascertain to whom we are to submit. As married women, we are not to submit to all men, but rather to our husbands. Conversely, we should not seek leadership from other men. apart from our husbands, no matter how worthy they are of honor or respect. We are to be subject to our own husbands."

She also focuses on those two little words that create such anxiety in the church, "be subject". To most people who read these words a brainless robot with little to no value or status pops into mind. But as Carolyn explains, being subject, is an honorable role that calls forth the full measure of our energy, ability, and godly character. For as we see in Genesis 2:20, woman was called to be man's helpmate, NOT his helpless mate.

She also mentions that we as wives have been graced by God with such unique gifts that are intended to be used to support our husbands and that we are to contribute our ideas and suggestions, offer wisdom and insight, PRAY and encourage, as well as correct. "When we carry out these acts of service in all humility, we help our husbands to lead and fulfill our biblical duty to submit."

So, in a day in age where only 50% of marriages succeed why don't we all try to go back to Gods design for marriage and let Him be glorified!

Oh, you home school, you must be SOOOO patient.

This seems to be the first response I get when someone finds out that I home school. Well no, not really is my answer. In fact I think that is why God has called me to home school, so my patience can be tested daily. And as we all know the only way to truly learn something is to be tested.

For example this week both of my children are learning multiplying with double digits. (The older one with decimals.) So as I sit and explain for the umpteenth time that we have to carry and line up all of the numbers and WRITE NEATLY, God is helping me form patience.

So if you're planning on homeschooling or you already are get ready to "form some patience" !