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Little by little, we recognize the intricate workings of a Father who delights in His children. A Creator who takes note of details and orchestrates them into perfection. We stand as a Homeschool, amazed at the daily opportunities to build our knowledge of Him.

First things first, Warrior had some people to save while pulling himself along the rope...fabric to some, rope to another. His imagination is growing daily!



It was yet another recent blessing of friends giving us materials they didn't need any longer. Knowing this is God's economy, Teacher remembered that God wastes nothing. He uses it all. He can work good through anything. And that's what He did today!



Student cuddled up on the couch next to the grayed window and read from these 1970s materials. Saying aloud, THESE ARE GOOD! Gotta love all things old skool! Student had some time of peace and rest. It was after the business of traveling Principal back to work, meeting for violin lesson, and taking a trip to the basement for a practice Tornado drill. The Homeschool found solace in our Bible readings accounting some miracles of Jesus. And for snack the strawberries and brown sugar tasted extra-delicious! What love He lavishes upon us! It's been far too long of a winter without the bright sweet little dears in out fruit diet.



It was Student's discovery of glitter in the craft cabinet that prompted her ocean drawing. Plans of where to put the glitter were made, but the coloring went slowly, and glitter will just have to sprinkle another day. Oh to delay the mess, that's ok with Teacher!



Ending the homeschool day with a lesson in the life skills, Warrior helped prepare his requested deviled eggs. Glory to God for all things, even the simple.

Tuesday News

News, indeed! Student selected her favorite parts of the local neswpaper she used in the Homeschool yesterday and created her very own issue...what a morning! She included the following...



And Teacher spent the morning sewing...



And Warrior spent the morning fishing...



Then there was Mascot...quiet and content...



It was after lunch with Principal that the Homeachool got to some book-learning!
Beginning with Bible History, we read in the Gospels of Jesus' teaching and many followers as well as the leper being lowered through the roof to get closer to Jesus and ask for healing. Warrior took one look at the illustration and asked if the man on the stretcher had been "...hit by a car?"...and then wondered if esus was going to hit him...so we talked of the healing power through the Holy Spirit given to us, just as Jesus did. And, he proceeded to heal Mascot...good ol' boy. Putting his learning into practice, indeed!

Warrior learned all about number 13 tody. With the help of Sesame Street collection from Teacher's childhood days, thanks Grandmother, he found hidden 13s and learned about Ernie's red balloon disaster!

Right after another chapter in Mattie Mae, Math brought Student seatwork and story problem creating. We used Hotwheels today! If Student has 10 cars and so many go into the field, how many are left at the farmhouse? Student had fun with that! Reviewing 1/3, and 1/4 of a whole group the fractions completed our work. It was outside that we finished with a test and speed drills! Her fastest time of 46 seconds was on her last practice.



US History was read by Student today. We read a narrative of an 80 year-old widow and her trek from one colony to another. It's fun for Stduent to think about times without roads, bridges and cars! What strides have been made in this country, and not by our merit, but the grace and love of God. Thanks, Lord for your constant forgiveness and blessings in this country.