Giving Thanks

The Feast of Christ the King is today. I am thankful for a lot that my Lord and Savior has given me. I can't imagine homeschooling without Him in my life. I can't imagine going through my life without Him. I can't imagine going through what we have without Him. The thing I am most grateful for is Him. Despite the roadblocks we have had as a family lately, my faith in Him has never faltered. It may have had a side trip on a really bad day, but I always knew He was walking along with me. We rejoice in God in the good times and bad, no matter what circumstances come our way. And believe lately, it has been a rough road to climb. We have focused on Him and not the storm around us. When Jesus ask Peter to walk toward Him on the water, he told Him to focus on him and not the storm or the water. Keep my eyes on Jesus, because His Grace is enough for me. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Praising Him,
Noelle

Montessori Learning

We finally figured it out! Alleluia! I have two children who are right brained learners. With a lot of help from Elizabeth Foss, Diane Craft and other who home school using Montessori Methods they are finally learning without frustration and struggling. Homeschooling has not been easy the past year for us. With God's help he has showed us the way! The kids are so much better. Montessori has been a God-send! Learning styles are so important for children and after researching, we climbing mountains we never could before. Living Books are the way to go--it teaches real learning. Elizabeth's Foss's Real Learning books is an excellent read. This is teaching them that education is a lifelong journey it doesn't stop after you finish going to school!

Praising Him,

Noelle

Thanksgiving

Well Thanksgiving is upon us! This a time of Thanksgiving and appreciation for many things. Here is my list:
I am so thankful for many things.
I am thankful for the family I have, my two wonderful children, my awesome husband who puts with my high maintenance personality, and my parents and family.
I am thankful for my Sisters and Brothers in our Church, who have become dear to my heart.
I am thankful for all the homeschooling mothers who showed me the ropes when I was about to give up, especially Mary and Marissa.
I am thankful for being able to get closer to God these past 3 years.
I am thankful for being able to home school my two children who are where God needs them to be at this moment.
I am thankful for God's guidance through homeschooling and raising two beautiful kids.
I am thankful for God showing how suffering brings us closer to him.
I am thankful for our two kids walking in the Light of God and Blessed through the Holy Spirit.
I am thankful for God showing me that homeschooling is my vocation and where He needs me to be at this moment.
I am thankful for God showing me how to be humble.
Most of all I thankful for Him showing the awesome Love he has for all us as God's children.