Sep. 6, 2007 - More on God's Sense of Humor
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Yesterday I mentioned a funny that happened during school and I mentioned God's sense of humor.  I used the Mandrill as an example of His sense of humor because this animal makes me laugh both coming and going.  After reading Kim C's Blog this morning, I just have to show you there are MANY animals that proves God has a wonderful sense of humor.  Be sure and check it out when you have the time.  As Kim points out, spend time on this website, and you can add it to your school portfolio as school time.  Enjoy!

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Sep. 5, 2007 - Princess "C"'s prayer today
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Today we were doing our Bible time and part of our mission studies is learning and praying for the 10/40 Window.  Today's city was Beirut.  After learning about the city's religious make-up and history, I read several prayer points about the city and its people. 

After I am done reading I ask Princess "C" if she would please say a prayer for Beirut and it's people.  She is praying along and I notice that she is mispronouncing Beirut by saying Beiruth.  I dare not interrupt her because I know she is making an honest mistake and doing her best to to pray for this city and these people. 

The prayer continues and the next thing I know, she is praying for...

The Great Bambino!

The Sultan of Swat!

Princess "C" was now praying for Babe Ruth!  OOPS!!!!  Prince "T" and I immediately started cracking up and we couldn't control ourselves.  Princess "C" caught herself right after she said it and started cracking up as well.  Needless to say, prayer time was over. 

God has an incredible sense of humor (have you ever looked closely at a Mandrill?) and I just know His sweet Princess, who made a very innocent mistake, gave Him something to smile about today when there are so many horrific things going on in this world. 

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Mar. 6, 2006 - Homeschooling and Moldy Bread
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I got this cute little homeschooling blurb from the Thrifty homeschooler.  The contact info is below the story. 

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In doing a thorough cleaning of the kitchen I discovered a partial loaf of
moldy bread behind the microwave. It appeared to have been hiding there for
quite a long time, perhaps months.

If I were a good homeschooler, I would have pulled it out and called all the
children into the kitchen for a teachable moment. I would have quickly built a
unit study around the plastic bag full of mold. I would have sent DH to the
library for books on Louis Pasteur and penicillin. I would have had the
children put on the rubber gloves and pull out the microscope. I would have engaged the children in a Socratic discussion, gently guiding them toward correct
conclusions about the science of mold. I would have planned a field trip to the
bread baking factory, taken pictures for our scrapbook, added mold-related words
to our vocabulary and spelling lists, and had the children write a thesis
paper on why they should check behind the microwave when cleaning the kitchen.

Perhaps we could have taken some rabbit trails and made posters about food
poisoning and lapbooks about whole wheat versus white.

But, I was too grossed out to be a good homeschooler. Instead, I squealed and
tossed the icky stuff in the trash can outside.

Blessings,
Maureen :)


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