Speaking from the Heart

Having Mark in a public high school has been an adjusment for the family. We can't go on a vacation according to our schedule. Katherine doesn't like the fact that she is constantly under the microscope, because she is my only student.

Nevertheless, the biggest challange is Mark having to wake up at 5:30 every morning, and to catch the bus at 6:20. He and I head to the bus stop by 6:10. I cherish the 10 minutes Mark and I have together before the bus comes. There is no distraction (phone, computer, sister, etc), just me and my son. We would sit in silence, while he catches a little more sleep. On the other hand, we often talk about school, family, girlfriend, or whatever is his our mind. In a couple of years, he will have his driver's license and I am going to miss this moment.

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Not me, I am not acting like a teenager who can't be away from my boyfriend. Prince Charming has been out of town since last Thursday. He was informed that he can't leave until the project is done. That can mean a week from last Thursday. The best part about being away is our children can see how much Prince Charming and I still love each other. The Inquisitor told me that it was nice to hear me and his dad chatting on the phone for half an hour, like him and his girlfriend.

Not me, I didn't rant and rave about Inquisitor's English poor test score. It turned out to be a "B', instead of a "C".

As we get older, so do our parents. Some of us are fortunate to still have our parents around, while many of us have one or both parents who have gone Home. My dad went Home to be with the LORD nine years ago. Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

I am thankful that my 63 years old mom is still around. After seeing what Dad had gone through with diabetes, she made a commitment to take care of herself. She watches what she eats and goes to the gym 3 times a week.

A high school friend wasn't as fortunate as me. She lost her mom this week, due to brain tumor. I am thankful that my friend and her brother had an extra year with their mom, despite what the doctor said.

I am thankful for friends who have overcome cancer. I am also thankful for God's comfort to those who are in the process of healing.

With friends going through the process of separations and divorces, I am thankful for my strong marriage.

I am thankful for my perseverance in homeschooling my children. Because of my high expectations , I am reaping the rewards. Mark is making A's and B's in IB (college prep) classes. Katherine is the top of her class.

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Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. I John 4:7

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I am gonna miss our Sunday drives to a destination of nowhere, stopping for dinner, and Jeff surprising us with sweet treats.

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I purchased this antique make-up vanity 25 plus years ago at Salvation Army. The vanity must be about 70 years old. For the longest time, It was ugly brown. When we decided to redo Katherine's room this summer, our dear friend thought it was a great idea to paint the vanity ecru and add shells around the mirror. Now, for more pictures of the new room.

I am so thankful for having my mom around when everyone in the family was sick.

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