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02 Feb 2009

Take up the challenge of growing hair long

Yes, I’m growing out my hair long.

but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering.
from 1 Corinthians 11:15 (NIV)

I was really inspired reading Bev of “Christian Homekeeping” and really have resolved to keep my hair long as our Heavenly Father has blessed us, as women, with.

Growing Long Hair Challenge

My husband, at first, questioned me, but then warmed up to the prospect, so I’ve really looked into ways of encouraging and establishing healthy hair growth.

From that, the “Growing Long Hair” Challenge emerged.

The purpose of the challenge was to help encouraged and challenged women who have thought of growing their hair long, a support system, a source of encouragement and strength and just a way to keep a record of our records.

Feel free to post pictures on your blog, updates, tips and more to help others who have decided to grow our hair long.

So if you feel like taking the “Growing Long Hair” challenge, click on the link back button on the right sidebar, grab it and post it on your site and don’t forget to post a link to your site where the button is located and every Friday, let’s share advice, words of encouragement and results (not expecting overnight success….but just to keep us motivated).

God bless you!
~Twinkle Mom

Sunflower Faith | 7 comments | Tags: 1 Corinthians 11:15, Christian Femineity, growing long hair, Growing Long Hair Challenge

02 Feb 2009

Memes

Value of Others

: Join Stacy at her blog’s meme,”Mondays Homeschool Spotlight” every Monday.

Joining a homeschool group is not only a blessing and encouragement, but it helps provide us with much needed support that the average homeschooler can use and need.

Homeschooling for the first time can be a daunting experience, but when done with the understanding that “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, having the helpful ear and shoulder of a seasoned homeschooling mom for a mentor, is a source of re-energized strength.

Joining groups provides not only a way for the kids to get together, but I enjoy hearing the up’s and downs that others have experienced to help reassure me that “we are only human” and there is no such thing as a perfect homeschooling experience.

Sometimes, we tend to make things harder than they really need to be and it’s a matter of perspective and making things a priority.

Being a neat freak is difficult to be when homeschooling and sometimes as great as that sale is at the local department store, one has to remember, you’re now the teacher and if a public school can’t just take off to go shopping on a whim, making it a priority to put school first if possible is a must.

That means, even taking homeschooling on the road, kids learn discipline from us first and if we can’t show it, it’s not fair to expect them to show it.

Having a homeschool group as a support group helps, because not only do you learn different styles of homeschooling that will work for your and your child’s learning style but if you ever feel like burning out or giving up, they are there for you.

If you are new to homeschooling or have questions, I strongly advise you to find or create a homeschooling group and,remember, you’re not committed for life, it’s a year by year committment, but like all things, such as exercise or anything, it does take commitment on your part and discipline and if it’s not there in the first place, either it has to be worked on or cultivated or it helps to just have that shoulder to lean on and find out if homeschooling is really the best route to go.

Sunflower Faith | 3 comments | Tags: Homeschool Group, Homeschooling, Meme, Monday's Homeschool Spotlight

02 Feb 2009

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Simple Woman's Daybook

I came across this wonderful Monday based meme and right now with the kids getting ready for school, wanted to grab some time to participate. I hope you will too!

Come Join the Simple Woman Daybook each Monday

FOR TODAY February 2, 2009…

Outside my window…the weather is gray and chilly
I am thinking…what we are going to be studying today and what I need to catch up on
I am thankful for…our Heavenly Father, my husband and my kids
From the learning rooms…a blank dry erase board waiting to be filled
From the kitchen…the smell of hot chocolate
I am wearing…a warm sweater and jeans
I am creating…a new blog post
I am going…to get myself and the kids ready for school
I am reading…the bible.
I am hoping…for hope.
I am hearing…there is hope.
Around the house…it’s slightly chilly and the dogs are curled up together.
One of my favorite things…is hot chocolate with coffee.
A few plans for the rest of the week: school is a main priority, catch up on my bible study to send in and work on some blog ideas.