I was prepared, I thought! Dozens of times, I had worked it through. I anticipated the loss and processed it in every possible way. We had more kids at home! She would come home occasionally. There would be less laundry. Nobody has been murdered!! But, I wasn’t really ready. Saying goodbye was rough! Tears welled … More College Bound and Mama’s not feeling fine!
In November, my boys had fun creating Element Cereal Boxes. This easy, engaging project for kids in grades 2 – 6, can be easily used to help younger students synthesize larger works or subjects into a manageable visual format. With delight, we’ve been studying Jeannie Fulbright’s Elementary Physics and Chemistry this semester. One of the early chapters … More Cereal BoxProject
Oh! Those lazy days of summer! We enjoyed 10 weeks of unstructured days, sleeping in, traveling to see grandparents, camping, swimming and just being without having to be anywhere, on anyone’s schedule. Glorious! Now, August has come and with it, those first days back to school. How crusty the eyes are at 7:3o in the morning! … More Reflections on the First Week of School
Black Eyed Susans One joy that we have encountered in Nature Study is identifying and examining the various summer flowers that pop up in August and September. Last September, I was walking through a boggy area near our home and discovered a small patch of Black Eyed Susans. The next day, I brought the boys … More Black Eyed Susans
Being an Orthodox Christian is a wonderful experience on so many levels. One aspect of being a part of a vibrant Orthodox Christian community is that we have a real relationship with our priests. Our priest knows each of my children’s names and prays for us every day! He knows our family and our personalities and can counsel … More If you want to know your pastor, become an Orthodox Christian!
A collection of photo essays from Metro Academic High School Students
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
The Life of An Acreage Farmer in Iowa
Bev. Cooke, YA author: Writing and Faith and Fulminating, Fulminating and Writing and Faith. And memes.
Reflections on life and Christianity, through the eyes of a trucker.
seeking the Lord's dwellings in simplicity
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
Angelina's Garden 