Here in South Florida,we don't get to see the spectacular changing of leaves like most folks do in the rest of the United States. But the last few days have brought a lovely 5-10 degree drop in the temperature, as well as a cooler breeze from the north! I thought we would never get cooler weather,especially since we've had temperatures in the 90s since April. Finally we will be able to open the windows.......and lower our electric bill at the same time!
My family has changed a lot in the last 6 months as well. Our daughter graduated from homeschool/high school. She attends a nearby community college.Most of her tuition was paid for by Bright Futures, a Florida program which rewards students who have good SAT scores,communtiy service, and good grades with partial or full scholarships to state colleges. In May,she will have her AA, at age 19!
Jack,our 15 yo son now attends high school. He is enrolled in a Culinary Arts program and JROTC. He is doing fairly well despite the fact that we had a very rough time with him at the beginning of the summer. So far his grades are good. I worried that when he went to school for the first time in January that he wouldn't be abe to keep up academically at school after being homeschooled his whole life. His academics are good, now to keep him on the straight and narrow!
George,our 16 year old son,is close to completing his requirements for Eagle Scout. I am so proud of him. When he was young and having developmental delays, I prayed that God would allow him to find a "thing" that he could excel at. He found his way to Scouts and hasn't looked back since! He is still homeschooled and will most likely stay so until he graduates. George had a bit of a disappointent when he took the test to qualify for dual enrollment in community college. His scores were much better than last year's but he will have to score higher in order to be able to take classes at the same college his sister attends.
Thomas is at home as well and in 7th grade.This morning we planted strawberries in one of those upside down baskets. It was on sale at Winn Dixie for $4.99 but rang up at the register for $2.50! The last time we tried one of those planters was about 3 years ago. We got ONE tomato out of it. So we'll see what happens this time! I love doing things like this with Thomas because he is creative and energetic. He had a great time a Boy Scout camp this summer and was chosen to be the patrol leader of his contingent. God has blessed him with leadership qualities!
October means I am popcorn chairman of the boys' Scout Troop...again! For sure, this is my last year doing it! Sales were a bit slow this weekend, but we will be hawking our popcorn until the end of the month. I am especially blessed that the weather turned just as we begin to do our "begging" in front of grocery stores,Dollar Tree,etc!
It is strange to be homeschooling just 2 children now, after having them all at home for so many years. I enjoy the time I have with George and Thomas. It reminds me of when Marie was the only one I needed to "school" because she was the only one old enough at that time. There really is a season for everything and they are constantly changing!
Have a Blessed Fall Season. Our awesome God has brought me through another season of life.The fact that He is a God of order,never changing, and always present has guided me through this time of change. He is there for all of us, we just have to let him into our hearts!
Finally,I found this picture on the Cake Wrecks Blog. It makes me laugh! Can you imagine going to the store to pick it up for a loved one's birthday and finding this?!
