Food and Friends

While ya'll talk about hitting the next coffee joint for a little time away, I smile and be happy for you, because that simply isn't an option for me. (Ok. Sometimes I swallow a little jealousy too)

So on Friday evening I just felt like I needed to get away abit. Alone. A week of teaching school, keeping house, and Jess was quite busy this week. So I decided to look up a friend and visit a bit. Its always good for my language skills.

Well, I was in for a surprise. She was deep into food preparation for a late night meal. On the menu? Fish, Lobster, Banan and Pikle'  and a yummy salad too.   I really enjoyed joining in on Kreyol conversation, food prep and laughter as we worked together. Meeting a new friend from near Paris, France was really special.

Fish for supper!

Saturday morning goat butchering. Sometimes its better if I don't see

my food being prepared.. for sure not this stage of it!:)

Saturday morning breakfast;

Pancakes (made by Josh)  Cinnamon Rolls, Eggs with peppers and onions

Papaya and Avocado

It was a beautiful Saturday morning.

My friends from Atalnta Ga. and Paris France

A New School Year.....

----School-----

2016-2017

The children enjoyed their school year, and their teacher,

Miss Maria Landis. Thank you, so much, Miss Maria,

for all the time and energy you put into school.

You will be missed!

------School----

Summer 2017

Lynita Kauffman came and spent about 7 weeks here with us.

She did school about 3 mornings a week, and started

our first books for the new year (a GREAT idea from Miss Maria)

The first books are actually a review, so it was perfect for summer AND for propelling us

into the new year.

After spending a lot of the summer praying and asking  for wisdom, Miss Maria

decided that God was asking her to stay home this year.

We never thought we would homeschool, but we stepped out in faith, and

here we are, into week 7 of our new year. 

I am enjoying it more than I ever thought possible.

HE IS FAITHFUL!

This time in our lives is proving to be good for us as we work even closer as a

family. The children are learning to do chores and work together, even more than before.

----SCHOOL----

2017-2018

Jess did a super good job of helping me prep the classroom. We made the desks into

more "office" type, and did some painting.

I am looking forward to getting some wall décor up

some day soon.

Kayte is in first grade, but we are taking her slowly. First grade is a really foundational

grade, and I want to make sure she gets it well. Jorden enjoys coloring at the little corner,

and listening in to Kaytes classes. For now, Kiara spends the mornings at her Haitian

Aunts house. For her, its fun AND creole class:)

I am excited about this season. His grace is sufficient, and His strength very real.

Anyone that knows me well knows this is not me. Its God.

"......For I know whate're befalls me Jesus doeth all things well"

Succulents and coffee

How is it that such simple beauty can quiet the mind and give such a slice of joy to a perfectly normal hour of the day?? I don't know exactly,  but I cannot deny the    treasure they are for my day. Right here in the normal, mundane.

Sisters

Popping by to share one of my top favorite pictures from my surprise visit home to see my family...

This one speaks so many words.

My sisters and I have grown up.doing everything together: canning, sewing, babysitting for each other and not to mention the cups of coffee . ...

From July 2016-July 2017 we've all had a baby. But an ocean separated us. Jess gifted me with a trip home and wow. What a fun fun time!!!!

More pictures coming.....:)