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Coffee W/ Colton

 

Tonight, I am preparing to go out of town in the morning, as part of my job.  Once a year I have Support Manager Training with Classical Conversations.  It's a wonderful time of renewing our vision and connecting our hearts to our calling of homeschooling. 

As I sat down to do some last minute things my precious son, Colton (16) quietly sat a cup of coffee in front of me, and then sat down with his own. 

 It was his gentle way of telling me he needed some of my attention.  My to-do list quickly faded into the background as we sat and talked over our coffee.  Thank you, Lord that though my days don't go according to my plans, you faithfully walk them out according to your good purpose!  

As we sat and talked about anything and everything, my heart was filled up with such a deep love and appreciation for God's perfect timing. 

Man makes his plans, but GOD determines his steps!

Archived Post- Boys Baptism (6/2010)

Boys Baptism

To celebrate Father's Day I cannot think of a better way than to honor my husband than to show him in action. As a wife and mother I can think of nothing more satisfying than to know that all of her children, and her husband, have asked Jesus into their hearts. To watch them celebrate their faith through baptism was a legacy moment in our lives. I am so grateful to the Lord for His faithfulness.

Little did I know that when I fell in love with my Scotty back in 1986, at the ripe old of age of 17 (me) and 19 (he) that this young man would grow up to be such an extraordinary man.

It is an honor to love him with my whole heart. He is my best friend, my cherished counselor, and my biggest cheerleader. (and I his) I am so proud to have him at my side as we journey through life. His character stands the test of time as he authentically walks out his beliefs.

I want to take a moment and personally thank those extraordinary families that God has put in our lives through this journey. Each of them played such a special role for the baptism.

Thank you to Ralph and Yu Chen Wiley for hosting us at their beautiful home. Thank you to Tim Riddle and Joe Sowers for performing the baptismal ceremony itself.  We will NEVER forget this experience and consider it an honor and privilege to have had you play such an important role. We are honored to call you friends and look forward to spending not only THIS life, but the life to come together.

 

UPDATE 2012:  THIS is CHURCH!

Archived Post- Riverhouse Retreat 2009

Eleventh Annual Homeschool Mom Retreat

This is a small group of close friends who gather together each June to spend several days away from internet, television, laundry and come together for fellowship, prayer and homeschool planning.  There is no schedule to follow.  Just time to sit and "be".  As moms sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the day to day responsibilities.  

 

  This year was bittersweet as my precious friend Monica’s daddy went home to be with Jesus while I was gone.  Scotty called me and I was able to talk with her, but I was so sad that I wasn’t local to hug her. (((Monica)))  There is a picture below of my chair on the dock.  That was where I went to pray for her and sat crying as I felt her pain.  Thinking of her even tonight as I post this entry.

I missed my boys and was so thankful for my daily doses of conversation. (Big Smile)  My Scott surprised me and came and picked me up so we could catch up on the drive home.  I missed him.

 

(Sweet Sandy homeschool mom of FIVE spending time w/ Jesus)

This last picture is my favorite as it shows my favorite part of the whole weekend.  Rain pouring down outside.... hitting a tin roof, cozy little lights, quiet time with the Lord.