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Wow, is my life in a different place than it was last year at this time! A year ago, I was in the throes of organizing and planning for a homeschool co-op with 10 families. I was the "reluctant leader" since I was the one with the big mouth who made that first phone call. It was a good experience and much good came from it. Unfortunately, or fortunately, however you look at it, I am unable to participate this year since I am busy building a house...not all by myself, mind you, but we are putting a lot of time and energy into the process. I could never have guessed last year at this time the changes that we would be experiencing this year!! God has his own plans that he does not give advance warning of!! I am strictly on a "need-to-know" basis with Him--he lets me know the plan when I need to know, and not a minute before!! That's OK, He's the Boss and I trust him.
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I have spent 3 mornings (and into the afternoon) this week making phone calls and doing paperwork for the house. Ugh! I know it has to be done, but it still leaves me feeling very unsatisfied...like I haven't accomplished much, when the dishes and laundry go undone. BUT, I finally got our new address, figured out who our new electric company is going to be (there was confusion--we even sent a deposit to the wrong company!), arranged for the correct electric company to meet us at the property, placed a work order with the phone company for a new pole, got the septic system approved by the selectmen, received the driveway permit approval, filled out the building permit and a real estate questionnaire required by the state, and completed a few other household tasks. Phew! Cutting trees is almost easier than this stuff.
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No, that's ridiculous! Cutting trees is much harder than the paperwork!! But it is more rewarding, since you can actually see your progress. But, it is hard, sweaty, dirty work, and it makes me hurt...and tired...so tired. I count it as grace, though. We are blessed with this beautiful land, and this type of physical work is very good for me. I am hoping it will be the start of a whole new me! Plus, we are all sleeping very well!
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The nice man at the deli asked me yesterday if I was glad the kids were back in school. So did just about everyone I met at the grocery store. When I replied that we homeschool, I normally got a response something like, "Oh, you don't get a break, do you?" I tried to be positive and cheerful and send the message that I don't feel I need a break from my kids, that I enjoy being around them. I'm not sure how successful I was. I was more concerned with the message my kids were receiving, as all these comments were made right in front of them! Do people really think children don't feel the sting of these words?
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We start school Monday, the first time I have ever started before Labor Day (since I am pretty sure we will be taking some weeks off this fall to move) and my kids are excited! Well, the younger ones, anyway. My almost 17 year old son started a couple of classes at the local high school yesterday. He's not as thrilled:)
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The weather has cooled off and I am so happy. It is still warm and beautiful, but not humid. I like it!
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We miss our College girl, but she is having a great time back at Franciscan University, so I'll try not to fret too much. I am hoping she reads my blog and sees this and at least sends me an email!! Love you, sweetie!
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2 comments:
Ugh, #4! I know what you mean. I wrote about a similar experience last year.
http://wp.me/p3WWk-8g
Had a conversation a couple weeks ago with a mom who basically communicated that the child was not only a "surprise baby" but also that once she was pregnant they were pretty unhappy about it, didn't want another child. This lady doesn't even know me, so I'm guessing this story gets told every time she runs into a situation where her kid is behaving less than perfectly in front of an adult. I wish I knew what to say about that stuff.
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