What We Are Learning This Week

In our house, we are pressing "toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."  Truly!

Some days, especially in the springtime, it is all we can do to remember that we aren't just doing this to mark of the plan book.  We really have a purpose for learning all these things.  It is our calling for this time in our lives to prepare us for the next part of the calling.

Now we just have to remember that.

Other things we are learning are:
1. Seemingly horrible and potentially embarrassing disasters, like Firefly experienced on Tuesday night, can be real blessings in the long run.  First, our friends have a chance to stand beside us and lift us up instead of beat us down (Thank you, Lord, for the heart of home schoolers!!) Second, it gives us the opportunity to rise over the tribulation and be true victors. 

2. Creator's Son had the opportunity to share his story even more publicly than his blog.  Boy, what a rush to share things from your heart!

3. Adding and multiplying polynomials isn't as bad as we were afraid they would be. :-D

4. Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, and Herod the Great had great big problems, but still did some interesting things.  God turned all things they did toward the glory of the manifestation of His son, Jesus.

5. "The Door Within" trilogy is almost as good as the "Wingfeather Saga".  Of course, Mom has only just gotten a good start on the first book and the other two might debate which is better.

6. The "Little House" series is still a great set of books to read aloud.  Even to 7th and 9th graders.  And even if Mom's copy is falling completely apart from age.

Next week marks the beginning of the end of numerous things (including having our Grateful friends nearby).  Should prove to be busy.  But at least we get to do it all together!!