Well, I caved to the "do school" everyone else seems to be doing so we broke it out yesterday! R and L have the same "My America" book but on different levels so we read from those and answered questions...The flag, country, patriotism, Mount Rushmore, Declaration of Independence. You know, SCHOOL stuff.
I have never been a superfreak patriot. I mean, I am patriotic. I love America. I am just not freaky about it. I think we are young, immature, selfish and in the NAME of freedom, take amazing license to sin. But as I was reading about freedom (of speech, press, assembly,worship,) and talking about it to R, through her amazement and realization of what freedom means to Americans, I realized again what freedom means to us and how we truly are a blessed people, to live free. I am typing this because I am FREE to. So live free or die I guess. Lol
We also did penmanship (Oh so important, don't forsake writing for typing people!) some math and L started time.
I can't help but feel like it is all busy work though and am still on the search for the I don't know what curriculum. I really MUST get out the MFW stuff again and look for someone just getting started and maybe buddyup or something to get me motivated.
I am lonely for some company today and can't wait for the kids to get up so we can fellowship.
2 comments:
I guess I would classify as a "superfreak" patriot. But there is a story why. :o)
My dad was born and raised in Cuba. If you haven't seen Andy Garcia's movie, The Lost City, you need to see it. Watching it brought back memories of stories my dad would share about his homeland. I cried throughout the movie.
My dad fled Cuba just before Castro "officially" took over. He still has family over there. My Knight also has family over there. We here first hand about what it's like living there.
We are certainly blessed to be able to live in a country that allows us to have the freedom we choose. A country that fights for others that can't fend for themselves. But I do agree with you. We are spoiled and take our freedom for granted.
I have lived in other countries and have enjoyed my time there. But I I can't put into words what I felt when I came back to my homeland. My eyes well at the memory of it.
We are so blessed. I truly believe that it's because of why and how this country came to be. It was founded on the Gospel. We have since turned away from Him. But He has never deserted His people. Don't get me wrong, by His people I mean those that asked Him to be Lord and Savior.
History is my favorite subject. Aside than the biblical times, American History is my favorite to study. You'd think that we'd learn from our mistakes. But then again, we are flesh... I am flesh. Praise the Lord for His mercy and grace. \o/
Hi Steph- DO pull out the MFW! Where did you leave off? I am sure there are other families that are just startingup since it is the beginning of the "school year" for many.
We are FINALLY in Asia in MFW ECC and I have been SO blessed by it. We have now studied North America, South America, Europe & Africa. My kids & I know world geography better than anyone I know! I was so proud of them the other night when we played the "Geography Game" and they knew all of the countries in the continents we have studied so far! I have never known the countries of Central America, South America & Africa- until now!
I feel like my kids are getting such a great worldview through MFW. Hannah has taken off reading missionary stories on her own and comes to me every now & then and says "mom, so & so just got saved!" then she has to explain who so & so is. My kids are longing to travel & go on fmaily mission trips.
Anyway, I guess I should start my own blog huh? Maybe I will some day soon.
But seriously- get out the MFW soon!
Love,
marissa
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