I have for a long time throughly enjoyed discussing various issues with other believers, but I have realized unless you are truly in a group of like-minded persons that cannot be done. I find things like the rapture timing, modest dress, once saved always saved, pre-trib vs post-trib type things not only intriguing but facinating topics of discussion..but in recent months and weeks it has been painfully shown to me that those things cannot be discussed amongst mixed denominations, someone will surely get angry...I have realized the only good place to have an opinion is in your own home or within those people you know are truly like you. This has actually been a very painful process for me, but one I am sure I will grow me. My husband and I know we are a dying breed in this society, we still believe in the 'old paths', traditional roles for men and women, husbands being home nightly ministering to their families, we believe in tending the ground, gardening, canning, sewing, making as much yourself as you can, we believe in using cash only for transactions, if you must have debt for land/home or vehicle you pay that off as quickly as you can .and living BELOW your means. We believe a time is coming like no other we have ever seen and it is truly time to be prepared to provide for  your family (with the Lords help)and through the grace of God you will be able to bless others. Yes, we are a dying breed...but we are on a the wonderful path God put us on and I suppose we are proud to be following out Lord and Savior in a world where so many follow the stock market, or books, or even new versions of the bible...We are only in our early 40's and we admire those that walked this path before us...we have so much to learn from the 'farmers' that went ahead of us, and the Amish, wow, there is so very much to glean from their way of living, not doctrine, but skills. As I was sitting here this morning watching the leaves fall from the tree and hit the ground, I decided I need to turn over a new leaf...this will not be easy for me..I am who I am and love good intellectual dicussion but I have vowed to leave certain issues out my internet discussions in some places...That is not saying I will not aire my opinions here on my OWN blog....I can simply allow no comments....LOL...I suppose I tend to forget not everyone is like me or believes like I do...I don't think I am always right, but I am a very black and white type thinker, and most people are not like that and thats ok....so for now I will back up and regroup, make amends where I can and try my best to subdue my desire for 'hot topic' discussion...Let it be known on this day October 7, the year 2008 that I, Kris, have turned over a new leaf and will do my best to honor my words to not have a 'debateable' conversations among mixed denominations.

~Kris

I had posted a few days ago about a book sale going on over at "The Deliberate Agrarian" my book in the mail yesterday and last night I sat in bed and read almost 1/2 of it....If you haven't already you should purchase this book...you read more about it here.

Writings of a Deliberate Agrarian

~Kris

Today we're going to get around, do our schoolwork & then head out for some fun!  We're going to the local science museum & then over to an arts festival.  (Science museum for sure, the arts festival will depend on the rain, which it is doing right now)  We're meeting up with another homeschool family that we get along well with so we're looking forward to our day!

Hope everyone has a great one!

After checking over my goals list

I decided that I had better add

hug and kiss up my two grandchildren.

That way I can say that I accomplished something

on my goals list today!

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FOR TODAY~ October 6^th 

Outside my Window... a cold, grey day.

I am thinking... of how to arrange my schedule this week to get everything done that needs to get done in the time frame it needs to get done.

From the learning room... a bit of a slow start to our school day- it is after all, a Monday. We enjoyed a bit of lapbooking with our Botany and will take a nature walk later today to look for moncots/dicots to add to our nature journals. Mr. Conductor asked for a countdown chain for pumpkin carving and so we made one. 21 days is a long chain- hope he makes it. American History continues on- we’ll be making a Teepee sometime this week (I say we- I mean Mr. Steady and the girls!).

I am thankful for… tried and true recipes that you can always fall back on. I was going to try a new dessert recipe for homeschool group but with my full schedule I decided to stick with what I do best- triple fudge brownies.

From the kitchen... breakfast was apple pancakes and sliced bananas. [Mr. Steady made a HUGE batch last week and we’re still enjoying them- note- best was to freeze pancakes is to put them in a single layer on a cookie sheet and freeze- then take out, remove from tray and place in a freezer bag- that way they are individually frozen and not stuck together!] Lunch is Sunday’s leftovers (stroganoff) and supper will be Spanish rice with bacon and homemade bread. Check out the rest of my weekly menu here.

I am creating... learners. Some great homeschooling going on here this week. Plus I’m also creating youth ministry reports for this week’s church board meeting. And a framed special verse for a couple of friends. And doctored photo postcards to send to a couple of youth group kiddos. Lots going on!

I am going... to town later- errand running. After Mr. Steady comes home- so I can go “alone”.

I am wearing... well worn and frayed blue jeans, Trevecca Naz University Tshirt and zip up fleece, thick socks.

I am reading... On Sparrow Hill by Maureen Lang and another book I can’t remember the title of.

I am hoping... to get everything done that needs doing without stress or worry.

I am hearing... Mr. Conductor sing his ABCs (it still needs a bit of work) and the girls laughing.

Around the house... we’re babysitting my parent’s pampered pooch so we need to keep things picked up so she won’t think they are her chew toys. Plus the ever present loads of laundry and weekly cleaning schedule. Mr. C has taken to cleaning the downstairs bathroom every Monday after his school is done. I will continue to enjoy this while it lasts . . . . .

One of my favorite things... gator rides with the family.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... another high school football game, church board meeting, worship team practice, a trip to a local mill and cider press that is having a Civil War reenactment. And homeschooling. And teaching creative writing at Homeschool Group.