Dale got a job! Yippee!! That is a huge load off our minds. We are looking at a house to buy and plan to make an offer on Monday. Buying a house here is so much cheaper than rent, it would be crazy not to try to own. In the past we have tried to buy a house from time to time, but it wasn't in God's plan so we'll see what his will is this time.
In other news, we are planning a surprise 16th b-day party here at sis Sharon's tomorrow for one of the girls at the church. On Sunday we are planning a day at Eliches (Six Flags) because it is a free day. Some of the sisters have been getting together every Thursday for lunch and sewing. It has been nice. There is so much going on here, I love it!
News
New song
I know, two posts in one day is completely unheard of from me, but after my last post I decided I was tired of the song I had had on for months now. I just picked one out of the blue to put on the top. Then I came back to my blog to listen to it, amazed that the words in the song is EXACTLY how I feel. Just thought I would share those thoughts.
Growing up??
Andy assures us that he is liking school and doesn't want to homeschool any longer. I understand his reasons and think that so far the experience is going well. He is a lot more motivated than he used to be. We used to homeschool from 8:30am-2:00pm (he was up at 7:30) with an hour break for lunch. Most days Andy would ask to be able to skip this or that to get done earlier. He didn't have a terrible attitude about school, but he definitely didn't do it until he was told. I want to share with you Andy's day yesterday:
6:30 am Andy got up and got ready for school
7:30 am left for school
1:15 home from school
1:30 left for college classes
4:45 home from school, free time
5:30 went to get hair cut
6:15 back home, clean room
6:30 ate dinner
7:15-9:30 homework
10:00 bed
I realize that Andy has a great opportunity in taking these college classes, I just think it is funny that he doesn't complain about his homework or schoolwork now even though there is a lot more of it. Last night we didn't even know he had homework, he just mentioned it after dinner and went off to get it done. That made a total of 10 1/2 hours of school work vs. 4 1/2 when homeschooling. I am very pleased with the change in him so far, I know that school is always new and exciting at first we'll see how it lasts. I am very much enjoying my role of mother without nag, nag, nagging about school work all the time. To all of you homeschoolers out there, I loved our homeschool life and wouldn't change it if I could go back, but I know life is full of change and we need to find contentment where ever we are.
Update
Here are a few updates on our ever changing life.
1. Andy is going to public school, after 6 years of home schooling. He is also taking some classes at the community college. He is loving it all. Looks like the school is going to accept all of our previoius credits, but it's nots official yet. We'll see.
2. Dale has a job interview tomorrow! Again, we'll see. Looks like it is insurance work.
3. We don't have a house yet. Basicly, no job means no house. We are staying with sis Sharon. She is a jewel!
4. The brethern here have been awesome! They are always giving hugs and telling us how glad they are we came. It makes me feel a little guilty that I feel homesick. Church has been great and we have had several visitors. We have had ministry on being ready and bearing fruit. I have had a soar throat most of the time we've been here, so I haven't been able to sing much, but it's getting better so I am looking forward to being able to sing along soon.
