Another year of adventures

We have begun another year of learning together, one of adventures and discoveries and growing.  It's hard to believe we have a 9th, 7th 2nd and pre-preschooler.  As we started off we tried to capture the last bit of garden and field beauty around us. We also made 51 quarts of cortland applesauce.  We took a trip to Hawk Falls for a quick hiking trip and another trip to the creek. We also added two little kittens to our family. They are named Jack and Warnie after C.S. Lewis and his brother and join the ranks of ginger cats. Wendell is glad for some playmates.  Soon after that Adam was in a bad car accidents and our life has felt like a rotating list of therapy appointments. We praise God that is He will be ok.  

This year's lineup of school subjects includes Geology, Marine Biology, French, German, Latin, Plutarch, Algebra 1, American History, Medieval History, Shakespeare, another play, Creative Writing, Language Arts, Nature Studies, Time Line Studies, Pilgrim's Progress, Poetry, Music, Art, Bal a Vis, Geography and some Historic Dinners.  May God bless our year together.  Our School is called Coram Deo Academy and every year we remember what it means: living in the presence of God, under his authority and for His glory. 

 

Garden beauty

 

Summer Recap Part 5

It'd be easy to become engulfed in the sadness of the world;  of broken hearts and  angry people who act wrongly and of questions and hurt multiplied.  We do cry out often to God "why do the wicked prosper" for it is not wrong to wonder and question and to long for a world without the brokenness.  But the beauty and goodness is there if you dig for it. It's all around, gifted to us by a loving God who cares for the small things and the big things, from a maker who designed us for truth and beauty and goodness.  The joy is there because it is from the light-maker. And it is in Himself that we can find peace and hope.

 

Summer Recap Part 4

We spent time with dear friends from near and far. We volunteered at the Goschenhoppen Folk Festival, we played lots of music and were part of a play retelling the Prodigal Son!  We also sadly had to say goodbye to our beloved cat Harriet Jane (2009-2026). We are thankful for her life and her quiet love all of these years.  Harriet was our most shy kitty but she became brave in her elder years and we loved that time we had with her.