Year Eight Begins

Year eight begins ~ how time has flown!

We began our home education journey when the boys

were beginning grades six, four, and two.

Emma was four years old at the time.

It felt as though I had been thrown into the deep end.

Sometimes it still does.  :)
But, I am so thankful that we have been called
to this path ~ SO thankful!

After morning devotions and breakfast,

we went on our beach walk.

It's good to get back into these routines of life.

They do, however, produce bittersweet memories of days gone by.

It's a path we must tread.  The Lord is Faithful.

He is with us each moment of each day.

His ways are perfect and He lead us so gently along.

How precious it is to belong to Him!

The day began with rain.

We got soaked, so the clothes required drying time.

I *love* my mud room!

Calvin got Emma set up with some things she

needed online for school.

It warmed my heart to see and hear

them interacting at the kitchen table.

Fraser was so happy to crack open the computer

and begin his studies this year ~ 

doesn't he look excited about it all?  

(He really is excited...I'm not joking).

I've mentioned before how much I *love* these books ~

It's a blessing to have access to such wonderful resources!

Who can complain when roses are still in bloom and

making their way indoors?  So fragrant and lovely.
These blooms are from our hybrid tea rose tree ~ 
a gift from our neighbours in memory of Austin...
wasn't that just the sweetest thing to do?

See Emma in the background of this photo?  :)

At this moment, the children are out getting the papers

sorted and delivered ~ It's a blessing, too.

When they come indoors, it will nearly be time for dinner,

and then our night-time routine will be underway.

The first day of year eight is coming to a close.

Thankful this day that the Lord's promises

are sure and that He will keep us until the day 

we are taken Home to be with Him.

May we be found to be faithful to follow wherever He may lead.

May each of you find that His loving Hand is upon you as well.

He is Good.  He is Faithful.  His ways are always best.

Many Blessings,
Camille