Friday, June 17, 2011

Camryn, age 13


 She flies through the air (and life) with the greatest of ease (and poise).
 She's the best big sister ever.
 She's crazy fun!
 She loves to laugh (in the face of danger).
 She excels at all she does.
 She's determined to keep moving and learning.
She's an all around good girl.

Ethan, age 10

 He is happy and easy going.
He's handsome and intelligent.
He's inventive and creative.
 He's a soccer superstar.
 He's not afraid to reach new heights.
 He's a knight-in-shining-armor ready to protect and defend.
 He's cool.
 And the boy can swim!
He's the guy you want on your boat.

Sloan, age 8

 She's eggs-treamly wonderful.
 She loves nature...
 and new baby birds...
 and cuddly kitty-cats.
 She's adventurous and active.
 She's an award winning athlete.
 She's beautiful and smart.
 She can swim...very well.
 She's competitive.
She's loves to swing and loves being outdoors.

Isaac, age 2

 He's a happy, bouncy, boy.
 He's good looking and obedient.
 He's adventurous and active.
 He cheers his brother and sister during soccer games.
 He knows where his nose is.
 He's fun loving.
 He's joyful and playful.
He's curious.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

An excerpt from "Homeschool Daily Devotions":

"Wanted:  Homeschool Teacher
Now accepting applications:

Family seeking fun-loving, godly homeschool teacher. Applicant will be responsible for providing total educational development and daily personal care for children of multiple ages. Applicant will assume the following roles: cook, housemaid, nurse, taxi driver, administrative assistant, accountant, athletic coach, social director, computer technician, household and automotive repairman, gardener, course instructor in multiple subject areas and grade levels, and various other responsibilities. This is a full-time position — approximately 120 hours or more per week. Qualified candidates must be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize work loads while maintaining a friendly, enthusiastic attitude. Quick thinking, good memory, and a varied background in extensive subject matter are a must. Promising candidates will be resourceful, adjust easily to distractions, and display creative, hard-working leadership abilities. Organizational and problem solving skills are a plus. Previous teaching experience and/or college preferred, but is not required. If you're interested in working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, this is the position for you! For more information on this exciting opportunity to earn fulfilling, one-of-a-kind rewards, please apply in person today.

After reading these qualifications, no wonder many parents walk away from this employment opportunity. Who can measure up to these standards? Praise God, you can! As you step out in faith and yield your weaknesses to God's strength, you'll not only get the job, you'll also successfully homeschool and discover the fantastic benefits of teaching your children at home. "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might" (Ephesians 6:10).

Lord, homeschooling seems overwhelming, and there's so much to learn. Like the new guy on the job, teach me what I need to know to successfully homeschool with Your wisdom, strength, and power. In Jesus' name, Amen."