Luke’s Scripture Memory for this Grading Period

from www.godtube.com posted with vodpod

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John’s Helen Keller Report

This report was written by my son John, who is a 5th Grade student of Abeka Academy DVD Program 1:
                                  Helen Keller
     Even though Helen Keller has been dead for many years, her example still helps deaf and blind people deal with life.  Helen was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, on June 27, 1880.  She was an [...]

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2008 Blue and Gold Banquet

Last night was the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet.  This is the time to give Cub Scouts their awards as well as to honor the Webelos Scouts who have completed the requirements for the Arrow of Light Award as they move up to Boy Scouts. 
John was one of the boys to move up.  This [...]

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As Predicted in my Last Entry….

As I predicted in my last entry, Brock had a wonderful time with his scout group making his toolbox.  It came out pretty nice!  Now John should make one too–both boys are starting to accumulate tools, and we need a place to contain them and keep them separated.
I am so thankful that my boys are [...]

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Camp Fire USA: Marbles Pin Project Completed!

We had Camp Fire USA this morning.  We usually have it on Tuesday evenings when Brock goes to Cub Scouts, but his leaders changed their meeting to today, so we changed ours too!
We completed the requirements for the marbles pin today.  I am so glad that we did this project because the kids really enjoy [...]

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Thoughts About Abeka Academy

Every now and then, I remember just how grateful I am for Abeka Academy, the homeschool program that we use.  We are enrolled in their DVD Program 1 and have used it for six years.  
I know that no program is perfect, but our experience with Abeka Academy comes pretty close!  The kids have all done [...]

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February 17, 1996

Twelve years ago on this day I married my best friend.  He has been a faithful, loving husband and a committed daddy to our kids.  God knew just who I needed to be my life’s partner, and He graciously provided. 
I am posting a Smilebox that has some pictures from our wedding.  The song that plays [...]

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Valentine’s Day 2008

I have always enjoyed Valentine’s Day.  It is a simple, fun holiday with no purpose other than sharing love with people.  Now that I have kids, I really have fun with this day!
I have always had my kids make Valentine sacks.  They quickly fill them up with homemade Valentines for each other.  We also use [...]

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Camp Fire USA: Trail to Creativity

Tonight everyone was feeling well enough to have Camp Fire USA!  YEA!!  Although no one is yet operating at 100%, hopefully we are all improving.
We completed the Creative Arts project of the Trail to Creativity by doing the lesson called “Pull the String.”  We did a strange art project for this lesson that used paint [...]

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Still Sick…………

Wow, it as been a LLOONNGG few days!  We are still struggling with the flu in our house.  I thought we were all on the mend until yesterday when those who had seemingly gotten over it started feeling worse again.  So, I guess we’re on round 2 of the yucks!
I really thought that Kara, Cosette, [...]

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