January 26, 2010

• School Books for Sale

  This has been another set of busy days behind me!

  We enjoyed the weekend as a family.  After the first of the year, we started going to church again.  We slip in a bit late (to avoid greeting people) and usually slip out right before the close of the service.  A few people have tried to shake my hand and I've told them I'd prefer a hug rather than touching hands.  No one has acted offended.  We sit near the back, so if anyone coughs or sneezes I, hopefully, won't be their target!!!

  Anyway, it's SO GOOD to be back in church.  I haven't been since my birthday/Easter (April 12th) last year, when the church prayed for my physical healing and then I went into seclusion.

                          

  Yesterday morning, my nurse coordinator came by to see how things were going with the medical program I use and to be sure I was getting the household help I needed.  I told her my wonderful news and she was thrilled for me.  She's a Christian and said she had chills as I told her of God's goodness and mercy.

                            

  Yesterday I had to have MORE tests.  My general physician ordered a bone density test, a nerve test, and a hearing test.  I was sure they'd find a hearing problem, but the gal who gave me the tests said my hearing was normal.  My problem must be a focusing problem and not a hearing problem.  When there is distracting noise, I can't hear well. 

  The "nerve test" was uncomfortable.  They put little tabs with wires on your feet and hands and then shock you (mildly, but still . . . .) to see how your hand or feet respond.  It wasn't pleasant and she said I tolerated it VERY well.  I guess that means I hid my screams!  I likened it to child birth - it's easier if you roll with the punches!

  I got to tell THAT gal about my cancer testimony. 

                                 

  After the doctor's office, we stopped so I could buy a gift for a friend and then checked our post office box for checks.  Sure enough, we had 5 substantial checks that were late pays for last year's work!  Money, in the winter, is always a pleasant surprise!

  Our last stop was Wal-Mart.  This was one of the shortest trips (and cheapest) we've made to Wal-Mart in a long time.  We only needed milk, juice, and fresh fruit. 

  I was on a quest for doilies and construction paper to make Valentine projects with the girls.  Since they aren't in public school or around many children, I'm going to have the 3 of them make a pouch (two paper plates put together with one cut in half) to hold their Valentine cards.  Then, we'll make "Valentine cards" with our craft stuff.  Over the next few weeks, I want the girls to (DAILY) find something they love about their sisters and write it on a Valentine card and drop it in their sister's pouch.  The pouches will be hung on the doorknobs of their bedrooms.  I think it will help them appreciate each other more.  It's always best to look for the good in people and not quarrel about the bad.

  Someone asked me if our house was always as peaceful as it appears in the pictures.  NO!  It's absolutely not peaceful OR quiet OR serene.  I wish I could have answered "yes" but I'd be a liar! LOL

                      
                                                   After church on Sunday.

  I have finally finished my list of A Beka books I have for sale.  Some will be sold with the teacher's book as a set, and I have a couple workbooks that can be sold alone.  I checked with A Beka online and all but one of my books is current - so, you can still order the child's workbook that matches the teacher's edition or curriculum.

  Please message me if you are interested, and I will send my list to you.

  It's about time to start school.  My cleaning lady will come today after lunch.  It looks like we have a huge winter storm moving in again on Thursday.  They said this one would bring a lot of ice and then quite a bit of snow.  My helper may not be able to drive (this Friday) through snow packed roads, so I have to make her visit today count!

  Be Blessed  ~

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