First of all to get the ‘bad’ news out of the way.† The job we had starting in September has been pushed to October 1.† Yes I was devastated but after a day of crying and feeling defeated I am back strong.† I know we will make it.† Not with as much money as I was hoping for, but make it we will.
Now on with the goodness that was this week.† Monday Keilee had her first rehearsal for “Fantasy Players”.† She really loved it and I am hoping for lots of opportunities and fun for her.† I got no pictures because the Moms were banished to the waiting room!† 🙂
And a little sad…† We came into possession of 3 little doggies Monday.† They started following a man who walks his dogs around our area.† We have spoken to him a few times when his dogs have gotten loose.† He knocked on our door with these 3 little dogs and asked us if we knew whose they were.† We didn’t.† Long story short, we agreed to keep them and try to find their owners.† Put an ad in the paper and heard nothing.† These doggies looked abandoned, dirty and starved for food and love.† By Tuesday night it was apparent no one was going to claim them.† I called Esther who knew someone who ran a no kill shelter in a town about 45 minutes from here.† It is called “The Fairy DogMother” and the woman who runs it is named Glinda!† I sent a picture and she said she would take them!† She asked us to take them to a vet to have them spayed and neutered in the town where her shelter was.† The “Mother’ doggy had a huge growth on her front leg that really disturbed me.† Keilee fell in love with these sweet dogs and played with them every chance she got.† She named them Luke, Logan and Lulu. [ We are Gilmore Girls fans here]. Nomad was NOT in love with them and let us know it every chance he got.† We got up Wednesday and loaded them up and took them to the Vet she uses.† It was a hard goodbye.† I got in the car and just cried.† They were the sweetest doggies.† We heard yesterday that the Mother dog’s growth was a tumor and much larger than we thought.† The Vet wanted to put her down but Glinda said ‘NO’ so they are removing it in 2 parts.† We hope and pray so badly that our doggies will find a lovely home together.
We did lots of learning this week too.† Keilee did Math outside and tons of Notebooking for both History and Science.† We have done more Notebooking this year so far than we ever have.† I found a Favorite Resource on Amazon.† It is CK-12 Foundations FREE Kindle books.† There are some really good ones here.† Also Esther sent me this link which has some great Science resources and activities.† It is called Design Squad.† Check them both out!
We also got together with our Roamies for a “Not Back To School” swim!† There was fun, food, laughter and water with† some of our best friends!
Thursday we were invited to see “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” that our Crawfords were in.† They did a great job and the costumes were AMAZING!† Jake was the White Rabbit but he was so ‘hoppy’ that all the pictures were so blurry!
During and after the play..
On the way home Keilee and I talked about how blessed we were in spite of the fact that things are very tight.† We counted our blessings which were MANY.† We looked back on our weeks and laughed and marveled at all the amazing things we did with hardly any money.† Life is such a gift and we are so lucky to have each other and terrific people in our lives.† THOSE are the true ‘riches’ in our lives.
Happy weekend all!
Homeschooling Rocks!
Karen
“Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.”† ~ Ruth Ann Schabacker
Happily linking up with
Mary at “Collage Friday”
Susan at “Favorite Resources”
Passport Academy iPhone Photo Dump
those dogs are so cute! i wish I lived closer and felt ready to take on three dogs! I would SO take them!
So sweet about the doggy rescue. I hope the job comes soon for you. School looks like fun. We are starting the second week in September.
Karen, the notebooking looks great! Way to go!
It’s lovely to hear how you have an open and encouraging relationship with your daughter. I have four girls and look forward to them growing into beautiful young women too.
The doggies are just precious. You guys should really think about reading the Michael Vey Series. It will eventually be 7 or 9 books only two are out now but very good. We read Hunger Games before all the Hoopla too, but I never got around to reading the third in the series because of what other people were saying about it. Believe or not I just watched the movie last week and now I am thinking I would like to see how the story ends and read it. I also recommend Peter and the Starcatchers series with 5 books in the series. A great twist on the Peter Pan story. Have a great day.
Blessings
Diane
I just read the part about the puppies out loud to my family…so glad that you found a place for them! Molly wants to start a no kill animal rescue shelter when she grows up, so she’s been really interested in your story:)
Still praying for you and your job! God has provided so abundantly for you and Kei…I know He will continue to do so.
Thanks for linking up! I’m sorry about your news but so glad that you are focusing on your blessings as I know you will be rewarded for that!
The pictures are fantastic! Oh my gosh that costumes were amazing too! Thanks for sharing them. Its always fun to see what other homeschoolers are doing or enjoying.
Karen I am so sorry about the job being postponed, and about the doggies 🙁 BUT, I think it is truly awesome that you have so many, many things to be grateful for!!
Those doggies are very cute, and I love the names you gave them…I absolutely adored The Gilmore Girls!!
It does look like an amazing week, despite the bad parts. I will check out the resources you mentioned. Thanks for linking, and I hope you two ladies have a great weekend!!!
I am sorry to hear about the postponement of the job. The puppies are so cute. It looks like you all had a great pool party.
Blessings, Dawn
Oh, so sorry to hear that the job is postponed, but you still have it! Keep positive! You’re absolutely right – it isn’t money that makes memories and it isn’t money that builds relationships and love. We’re considered poor. We do what we can for the kids and save money for special things…One day my oldest asked, “Mom, are we rich?” and I answered him truthfully, “No, we’re poor.” He replied, “But we have everything we could want!” He listed off mostly stuff that doesn’t cost money like taking walks together, swimming in the lake, etc. Kids aren’t going to remember the money; it’s the special, every day times that will form memories. So, hang in there! 🙂
I am sorry for your sad news about your job and about the pups. I think it is wonderful that there are people like Glinda and I am sending a praise blessing her way. To you, too, for helping them despite the fact you didn’t have the money to. Bless you girls. Sounds like you had a great week despite all the set backs. I am glad notebooking is a happy for you guys. With her artistic ability, I am waiting for Kei to get tired of filling in notebooking sheets and start making them herself. It will happen one day, you will see. I am so glad you can see all the blessings even in the difficult times, because they are there. Hugs to you both.
Ok, those dogs are just adorable — so cute and pathetic looking all at the same time. I would have cried saying goodbye, too.
Karen, I continue to pray for you – you are remaining faithful, and that is always rewarded.
Hugs, friend!
I’m so sorry to hear about the job being pushed back. You two are surely taking it in stride, though, and I know you’ll come out okay.
Those dogs are in my thoughts and I hope you’ll be able to keep us posted about them.
What?!?!?! A play that Kei wasn’t in?!?! What’s going on there? 🙂 Just kidding – I know we all have to make choices about our time. One can’t do everything.
Hahaha! Luke, Lulu. I almost forgot about Lulu. We will start the whole Gilmore Girls thing in September again. Woohoo! I wish you could teach me how to have so much fun without any money. I’m losing steam and ideas over here. 😉 You two are truly blessed and God works great things in your life.