Intermission

Sorry I haven't posted Part 2 of Taking Control of Your Child's Education. I have been spending my computer time putting together a second blog for my Frontier Girls Troop. Here is the link. Frontier Girls Troop 146. It is a faith based scouting organization for girls aged 3-18, that promotes patriotism, community service and character, taking into account that not only will these girls be future leaders, but also future wives and mothers! It is a fantastic program, and I encourage all mothers to look into it. It is geared towards Homeschoolers, families of all sizes, as well as church and school groups. Here is a link to the Frontier Girls Website to learn more. Frontier Girls

What I have been doing..

Since I last blogged..
 
My oldest daughter started 5th grade, and also started song leading at church.
My younger daughter started 2nd grade
My oldest son started Bridging.. Pre-K AM, Kindergarten Afternoons.. he just wasn't quite ready for K!
My youngest son got potty trained!

We got a new puppy, GiGi, who is a Scottish Terrier/Schnauzer mix... NOT potty trained yet :)

We started Frontier Girls Troop #146, and actually have our first official meeting this afternoon, we had an informational meeting, and walked in the local parade, and ran a free-throw shot booth at a carnival as a fundraiser. I am so excited, this is a wonderful organization with badges like self-control, patience, etiquette! I am in the process of creating a blog for them as well.

I beacame the 4th grade CCD teacher at our Parish. We are learning the Act of Love, the 10 Commandments, and the Beatitudes. They are a lively bunch, who spark wonderful discussions! We are slowly making lapbooks titled God's Rules 4 Life with the beatitudes and commandments and examples of how to live each one; with the Act of Love, and the Great Commandment also.

We had a massive hail storm and were without power for three days, the insurance totalled both our vehicles, so I had to go van shopping, and now we are in the process of getting bids to re-roof the house, new air conditioner, and new siding, front door and screens. And the back mudroom was damaged from the roof leaking. The good that came out of it is I love my new van, we got to sleep at a hotel and go swimming, and we are getting rid of propane and getting an electric furnace! And I get to pick a new color for the house, and a pretty new front door. Thank God for insurance!

And my two daughters started piano lessons, so there is lively music in the house!

Thanks for reading, and I will try to post every Monday, unless I get into another project and need to post more :)

Girl Scouts of the USA

I have been shocked and saddened the past couple of days as things become more and more clear about the Girl Scouts involvement with Planned Parenthood, promoting to girls as young as 9 years old that being sexually active in any form is their right (including masturbation, homosexual and bisexual), as well as contraception and abortions. The Girl Scouts are re-organizing all their badges and award requirements, and I have been researching and studying, and viewing the websites the girls will be asked to view while earning these badges. It is completely appalling! and disgusting! They actually had the nerve to tell girls that masturbation, emergency contraception, and getting drunk and high is their "choice" to make, and it is okay if they choose that! One line in their new brochure says "being forced by law to reveal your HIV status is a violation of your rights, and your partner does not need to know". WHAT????

I would like to share with you a website I found by two very courageous, young, and profoundly insightful high school ladies who were girl scouts. They have very carefully have compiled the new badges and books by the GSUSA and share the links that they expect the girls to go to, and the background stories on these new "Girl Heroines" that GSUSA are promoting to girls as young as 5.  http://www.speaknowgirlscouts.com/

The new badge requirements, and the contents of the Journey books which are now required has made it impossible for me to continue with this organization. I am hoping to have my scouts join me in Frontier Girls or American Heritage Girls. But, all I can control is the part that I, and my family will play in this situation, and where my time and money will be used in the future.

Events like these will occur in our lives, how we respond to them, is what develops our morals and character, strength and leadership skill.