Author: everfaith

I am a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading, writing, gabbing, photography, desktop publishing, and letting someone else do the cooking. I love my Superman husband, precious daughter, 2 dogs, my neighbor (that means you!) and Jesus.
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Looking out for rainbows

everfaith

I know those God-colored glasses are around here somewhere… I had a call today from the oncology nurse.  The CT scan showed “borderline enlarged” supraclavical lymph nodes.  The doctor wants me to have a repeat chest CT scan in 3 months to see if there has been any change in their sizes. I very politely and sweetly spoke with the nurse, but the moment I hung up the phone, I fell apart.  I cried buckets of tears…called my husband.  Called my mother-in-law.  Cried some more. Not another CT scan!  I lost four pounds in one day the last time I … Continue reading Looking out for rainbows

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God-colored glasses

everfaith

Today’s blog is a confession.  I have been battling writer’s block.  Carpal tunnel is making my writing jaunts fewer and far between, but I compose blogs in my head all day long!  I read something in the newspaper….or hear something in a sermon….or read something in the Bible…or observe something beautiful and want to share it.  But then when I sit down to write, all words stop.  I think this has a lot to do with the state of my relationship with my God.  You see, I am walking in the desert place.  I have unresolved health issues and am … Continue reading God-colored glasses

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Battling the CT machine

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I went in today for a CT Scan.  For most people, such a test would be no big deal.  Just drink the stuff they give you, present your arm for the IV, and wham bam get the scans done and leave. I wish with all my strength that I could have been such a person. Instead, I battled Fear.  I went in unprepared spiritually for such a battle.  Oh, I’d read my scriptures this morning, but that old Anxiety monster reared its ugly head.  Seven hours later, I’m still feeling the effects of the panic attack. The first battle was … Continue reading Battling the CT machine

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Reason 6,200,000 To Homeschool

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I haven’t actually been keeping count of the reasons why my family chooses to homeschool, but the number in the title isn’t an accident.  That’s the number of teachers in the U.S.  Most of these teachers do an excellent job educating even within the constraints given them by the State.  Some of them, however, are unfortunately going several steps beyond educating and are indoctrinating your children.  Consider this video of children singing a song about President Obama: Those of you who attend Tea Parties and who advocate smaller government must understand that you embrace the “s” word (Socialism) every time … Continue reading Reason 6,200,000 To Homeschool