If you're looking for a new post...

...I apologize but I have not yet written one. I know it's dreadful that I have been only posting sporadically and I do hope to remedy that soon. Life can be crazy and right now, it is for me. Piano recitals, violin recitals, musical concerts, visitors, and other special occasions will keep me very busy over the next two weeks so I am going to be a taking somewhat of a break from blogging during this time. I appreciate your understanding and patience with the lack of blog post and commenting on your blogs. Please pray for me and my family as we are very busy at this time and have a lot to do. Thanks so much and I'll talk to you soon!

On a side note, if you would like to contact me please scroll down to the bottom of the blog to see the new contact form. All messages are confidential and I reserve the right to reply to or discard any messages as I deem necessary.

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Down the Road

It's the season of Pomp and Circumstance, caps and gowns, and teary-eyed speeches; it's graduation time. At this time of year there is much emphasis on the future and the generation who is graduating and perhaps not enough said about trusting the One who holds your future in His hand.

Graduation is an exciting time for many and possibly accompanied by a little anxiety for most. The questions come up. What are you going to do with your life? Where are you going to college? Are you certain that you have chosen the right major? Even though I am not yet a graduate, I have been asked those questions and have had an occasional doubt but am learning that I can trust God and know that with him, I can make the right decisions. There will be moments when life is overwhelming or things don't seem to be going as planned but in those moments, remember the words of Jeremiah 29:11.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:11

God has a plan and path for each person's life and he will never lead us where he will not go with us. As you walk across the stage, grasp the diploma that you diligently worked for, and reposition the tassel on your cap; you can walk confidently off the stage knowing that God is walking with you.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the 2010 high school and college graduates.
If you are graduating this year, drop a comment so that I may send you a quick message!

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It's Mother's Day!

Without her, you wouldn't be here. Mother's Day is today and if you have been blessed with a godly mother, thank the Lord and thank her for being your mother!


Motherhood is priced; Of God, at price no man may dare to lessen or misunderstand.
-Helen Hunt Jackson

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To the homeschooled or anyone else who cares to read this

I used to think so too so I can realize where you're coming from if you still think so. I would look at them at scrutinize them and attempt to decipher what was different about them. More often than not it was their clothing or what they did for entertainment that made them different from me; that made them public school kids. I always thought that public school kids were looking at me and thinking about how weird I was when in reality, I was the one judging.

Perhaps it is because we hear so many stories of the tragic things that happen in public schools or the crimes that students commit that those of us who are home educated somehow think that we are better. While I strongly believe that home education is the best choice for educating children, I know that we are not superior because of our educational choices or academic pursuits. In God's eyes, education is not as important as whether or not we have a personal relationship with him and yet we sometimes forget that. We base our value of someone upon what we feel to be right instead of what God values.

Several years ago I came to the realization that public school students aren't my enemies; instead, I came to have several of them as friends and acquaintances. You know what, they are very nice people and they are much less likely to judge me than I had been to judge them. Looking back, I see how wrong it was for me to think that I knew what other's thought of me when I didn't even know them. Giving someone a chance is one of the best decision's you'll make because, as I found out, you can make new friends and remove the judgment you might have had about them. If you are a home educated student, or have been in the past, don't stick your nose up at public school students because they're just as important to God as you are.

P.S. Feel free to share your thoughts about this in a way that is kind and courteous of others.

To my public and private school friends out there-I am so thankful for each one of you because you have taught me things about myself that I didn't know.

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Time to Bloom (and to break out the camera!)

Even though I can never do them justice, I love capturing some of the beauty of God's creation. I was outside with my camera today and just thought I would share a little bit of what I saw. Does anyone have any tips about how I may improve my photography? If you're thinking "Get a better camera," I can assure you that such a thing is not happening since I have a awesome camera. What ever your tips are, please direct them toward me! Thank you so much! One last thing, feel free to tell me which one you liked best!

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