Speaking from the Heart

Prince Charming's Aunt Frances went home to be with Jesus on December 22, 2007. Because we weren't able to attend the annual Thanksgiving reunion, I regret that I didn't get a chance to say "good bye".

Aunt Frances (right) with her sisters Aunt Virginia (left) & Aunt Marry (right)

Aunt Frances with husband Tom, son-in-law, & daughter

When I saw Aunt Frances and Uncle Tom together, I am reminded of Mark Shultzs' song Walking Her Home. For sixty four plus years, they were never apart. It is going to be hard for Uncle Tom, because he had lost his best friend.

Our time apart is short, compare to our time together in the LORD's house.

Every year, our homeschool small group gets together and puts on the story of Jesus' birth at a local park. In addition to the skit, we deliver homemade ornaments and sing to residents at a local nursing home.

For more Friday Show and Tell or if you would like to participate in Friday Show and Tell, click on the clip art.

This was previously posted in 2007

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I became a Christian when I was 12 years old. Not until recently, I thought that by accepting Christ and being good, I will get to heaven. Thanks to my church, I now know that there is more to that. As my faith grows, the thought of leaving my unsaved friends and loved ones behind saddens me. During my morning cycling and one-on-one time with our Father, I was trying to think of ways can become a better witness to them, when "What If" by Nicole Nordeman came on my Ipod.

What if you're right?
And he was just another nice guy
What if you'reright?
What if it's true?
They say the cross will only make a fool of you
And what if it's true?

What if he takes his place in history
With all the prophets and the kings
Who taught us love and came in peace
But then the story ends
What then?

But what if you're wrong?
What if there's more?
What if there's hope you never dreamed of hoping for?
What if you jump?
And just close your eyes?
What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise?
What if He's more than enough?
What if it's love?

What if you dig
Way down deeper than your simple-minded friends
What if you dig?
What if you find
A thousand more unanswered questions down inside
That's all you find?

What if you pick apart the logic
And begin to poke the holes
What if the crown of thorns is no more
Than folklore that must be told and retold?

You've been running as fast as you can
You've been looking for a place you can land for so long
But what if you?re wrong?

It's once again Friday Show and Tell with Canadagirl.

Sing to the tune of “I Will Survive-Made famous
by Gloria Gaynor

First I was afraid
I was petrified.
Kept thinking I could never teach
Cause I´m not certified.
But we spent so many nights
Reteaching homework that was wrong.
I grew strong,
so nowI teach my kids at home!
We study math
and outer space.
I just kept on despite the fear
with a big smile across my face.
I bought a set of Base Ten blocks.
I bought books with answer keys.
My parents think we´re nuts,
but they don´t even bother me

Come on, let´s go walk out the door.
We´re on the road now,
'cause we´re not home much anymore
My friends would laugh
and say we´d be unsocialized.
I heard one mumble
that I´d give up by July.
Oh no, not I!
I will survive!
As long as I know how to read
I know we´ll be alright.
I've got all my life to learn.
I've got energy to burn.
and I'll survive.
I will survive.

It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart.
Decided to attend
a play date at the local park,
and I met oh so many moms
who offered eagerly to help.
They used to cry.
Now they hold their heads up high,
and so do we!
My kids are cool!
They´re not those chained up little people
stuck inside at school.
So if you feel like dropping by
and just expect us to be free
you´d better call ahead first´
cause we´re probably busy!

For more Thankful Thursday, click on the clipart

Click on the link to find out the real story for each thankfulness.

• allowing me to grow, before marriage: My Most Memoriable Valentine
• having a sense of humor : We're having Twins (not really)
• tolerating my cooking skills when we were newlyweds : Homemade Gravy
• loving me, for who I am on the inside and not what is on the outside: If I wanted to marry a pretty face, I would have married one.
• being faithful : The Flirtatous Hairdresser
• choosing me: Engagement with a Clang
• the past, present, and future Strolling Down Memory Lane

Dear Daughter was invited to an unforgettable birthday party. The party started at 10:08 and did not end until 8:00 P.M. Hannah's mom planned a neighborhood scavenger hunt. Each group was given a lists. The party members had to go around the neighborhoood asking for items that were on their lists.

Since the beginning of our homeschooling journey, we've been in the same playgroup. Some of these kids have known each other since their todler years.