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The Homeschooling Hobos

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Pondering the word “journey” brings an image to my mind of a hobo boy dressed in patched clothing, carrying his only belongings in a homemade sack tied to a stick.  He whistles as his feet scuffle the dusty road. Along the way he stops to examine a ladybug determined to stand her ground against a very rude ant. This little boy is not heading in any particular direction or to any specific destination.  Instead, his goal is to LIVE, to survive, to embrace all that life has to offer, whatever that may be, trusting that the Lord will provide for … Continue reading The Homeschooling Hobos

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Ye Olde Apple Tree

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Notice any family resemblance in these photos?  The first was taken way back in the Stone Age, sometime around 1984.  Remember 1984?  Here’s a bit of a flashback: Where’s the Beef? Apple Macintosh sold its first computer for $2495. One gallon of gas cost, on average, $1.19 Michael Jackson, hair on fire The Cosby Show #1 Song, “Owner of a Lonely Heart” And…not the least, your very own Everfaith, smiling in her thirteen year old glory. I kept a scrapbook for every year of school, from seventh grade all the way to graduation.  I dug out my seventh grade scrapbook … Continue reading Ye Olde Apple Tree

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Father (still) Knows Best

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There was a moment (or maybe a few) when I was pregnant with my daughter that I hoped I’d have twins.  I had one of those strange “feelings” that one child was all I would ever have.  It was more than one of those “You did this to me!” moments directed towards my husband.  Rather, it was an internal acknowledgment that somehow, like Melanie in Gone with Wind, I was not built for carrying and birthing babies. Then my baby was born a preemie, all 5 pounds of her, and I realized that my body WAS built for birthing babies. … Continue reading Father (still) Knows Best

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Transitioning from homeschooling to UMS

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                I started homeschooling this beautiful girl when she was seven years old and in the second grade.  I love this photo because it documents that sometimes God can work miracles even through someone like me who has a BROWN thumb.  This watermelon came from our garden that first spring.  I’m also in love with that dimple!  Too cute!   Fast forward five years — count them! — FIVE years, and here she is, all grown up and more beautiful every day. Five years ago, the Lord led me to begin homeschooling.  With … Continue reading Transitioning from homeschooling to UMS

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My inspiration

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These are my girls.  Aren’t they beautiful?  My daughter is growing so quickly that even though this photo was taken this past summer, she’s already changed and is taller and leaner — even her face is looking more grown up.  My Canine daughter, however, looks just the same as always.  Too cute to ignore.  When she turns those puppy dog eyes on me, I give her anything she wants.  Bacon.  Kix.  Bacon.  A belly rub.  But no puppy kisses.  Bleh.  I can’t stand those. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter or read me frequently on this blog, you … Continue reading My inspiration