Saturday was material shopping day, I have to say it was fun. It was like being that little girl, dreaming of all the beautiful dresses. Then, we came home and we washed the material and hung it out to dry. The wind on Saturday was like Kansas wind in March blowing the material. Its amazing how the wind can dry material so quickly. Besides the dreaming we had to clean up from Friday's Birthday party. My second son turned 16 on Friday, he had a Lan Party. Which is basically a bunch of young adults getting together a playing computer games. My son loves to have these get togethers, as he has a high knowledge of computers.
Home educating a high school student can also be reeducating yourself. Sometime ago, I had mendtioned a book we have been studying on American Government called America's Providential History. Since then, my son and I have been checking out the website The Constitutional Party and listening to a program on the radio on govenrment. The constitution states that anyone in office should be a christian. Is this country run be the people or by the people in office. This county started out for the people as christians it is our responsibility to continue.
Rain,and more rain what a season of joy. We had two days of rain again, my grass is praising the Lord. Farming with rain can be a chore and I know my chickens do not like rain. The sheep don't even come out,well unless they think I will be bringing hay.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
During the rain
During the rain I got many things accomplished. I had been praying for peace and contemptment. Psalm 119:169 May my cry come before you, O Lord;give me understanding according to your word. I have read this verse over and over for quite awhile. I have to say a certain type of peace has come over me. Do you ever wonder how a certain type of peace comes to you during a rain storm. In my case an extended rain storm. I believe we had rain for 7 days, here in New Jersey. I am sure if the soil could talk though, it would be thanking God for the rain.
Last weekend was a great weekend for cleaning. I spent some quality time cleaning the basement. Which included organizing the Soap room. I did not spend much time in this place this summer. Due to my duties outside, gardening and farm chores. Making one batch of soap for a bridal shower was all I really did this season. I got a area of the basement ready for a sewing area. Now I officially am sewing again.
Even though it was raining this week, I managed to get outside and help the animals. My chickens are moulting right now. They look like rats, due to the rain and loosing feathers. They were really happy one morning when I came out and put fresh straw in thier house. The sheep that I have got fresh straw in thier house. If they could talk it seemed as they were saying thank you. Yesterday, I put the sheep out to eat grass, they were happy. After, two days without rain the soil is starting to return to normal and green.
During rain storms it is always wonderful we can read to pass time. I have been researching information on Louisa May Alcott life. I am trully fasinated about this woman and her accomplishments in life. I have always loved her books she wrote. Now, though I searching out the writings of her actual journal writings. Last fall I was able to take a trip to their home in Concord, Mass. Visiting her home was like stepping into her life for short time.
Last weekend was a great weekend for cleaning. I spent some quality time cleaning the basement. Which included organizing the Soap room. I did not spend much time in this place this summer. Due to my duties outside, gardening and farm chores. Making one batch of soap for a bridal shower was all I really did this season. I got a area of the basement ready for a sewing area. Now I officially am sewing again.
Even though it was raining this week, I managed to get outside and help the animals. My chickens are moulting right now. They look like rats, due to the rain and loosing feathers. They were really happy one morning when I came out and put fresh straw in thier house. The sheep that I have got fresh straw in thier house. If they could talk it seemed as they were saying thank you. Yesterday, I put the sheep out to eat grass, they were happy. After, two days without rain the soil is starting to return to normal and green.
During rain storms it is always wonderful we can read to pass time. I have been researching information on Louisa May Alcott life. I am trully fasinated about this woman and her accomplishments in life. I have always loved her books she wrote. Now, though I searching out the writings of her actual journal writings. Last fall I was able to take a trip to their home in Concord, Mass. Visiting her home was like stepping into her life for short time.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Sewing clothes
Sewing my clothes has always been something I wanted to accomplish. My mother made everything I wore as a child. Raising 7 children and not much money then, she was forced to learn. As an adult I too attempted to make curtains and drapes, and turned it into a businesss. I have been just asking God is this something I have time for. If you ask me, I would say there is no time. But did my mother have a choice, not really. Today, my goal is to sew my daughters skirt that is ready for sewing.
My oldest has started a writing program which is called American Literature. The program starts out by reading The Plimoth Plantation by William Bradford. I am reading this novel with him, one to show him if his mother can do it he can to. This book will take us about 3 weeks to read. It is written in old english, so it is much harder to read. This book also goes along with another book we are reading for Government, America's Providential History. Which takes you through the start of America. I do believe this is a great way of showing us how the government was formed the christian way. These books have helped me see the how Gods hands have been in this country since it began.
My daughter and I have been practicing her writing skills with a book called Learning Language Arts Through Literature. Which is great for her since, she loves to read but teaches her about her writing skills also. I am reading a novel with her called Anne of Green Gables, which is one of my favorites. What I love about this book is it shows my children how people had to do all these things that we don't. They made everything they ate, all thier clothes were made by them, and they raised all thier own food. So, what are we complaining about.
God has been showing me some things through his word about women and our role in the family. Yes, it is my job to make sure dinner gets on the table. I have to learn how to continue to be organized. It has taken most of my adult life to do this, and everyday I must continue to work at it. Learning to get dressed and looking decent everyday. There are some websites out there I must share.
http://homeliving.blogspot.com/
http://www.old-paths.com/
http://www.beingvirtuouswomen.com/cms/
God wants women to continue thier walk with him to strengthen the family.
My oldest has started a writing program which is called American Literature. The program starts out by reading The Plimoth Plantation by William Bradford. I am reading this novel with him, one to show him if his mother can do it he can to. This book will take us about 3 weeks to read. It is written in old english, so it is much harder to read. This book also goes along with another book we are reading for Government, America's Providential History. Which takes you through the start of America. I do believe this is a great way of showing us how the government was formed the christian way. These books have helped me see the how Gods hands have been in this country since it began.
My daughter and I have been practicing her writing skills with a book called Learning Language Arts Through Literature. Which is great for her since, she loves to read but teaches her about her writing skills also. I am reading a novel with her called Anne of Green Gables, which is one of my favorites. What I love about this book is it shows my children how people had to do all these things that we don't. They made everything they ate, all thier clothes were made by them, and they raised all thier own food. So, what are we complaining about.
God has been showing me some things through his word about women and our role in the family. Yes, it is my job to make sure dinner gets on the table. I have to learn how to continue to be organized. It has taken most of my adult life to do this, and everyday I must continue to work at it. Learning to get dressed and looking decent everyday. There are some websites out there I must share.
http://homeliving.blogspot.com/
http://www.old-paths.com/
http://www.beingvirtuouswomen.com/cms/
God wants women to continue thier walk with him to strengthen the family.
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