Monday 31 December 2012

A Year of His Abundant Blessings

PhotobucketWhat an absolutely amazing year we have had.  We have experienced  a depth and breadth of blessing that I am still trying to wrap my mind around.

The year has been one that has given new meaning to the scripture Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do super abundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams] Ephesians 3:20-21 If you had told me two years ago that we would have done and experienced what we have this year I would have laughed at you.

We have seen over 7 000 km of Australian country side, experienced Hong Kong and rested in Southern Africa. My daughter graduated and my youngest started school. We have also enjoyed a Charlotte Mason approach in the 'science of Relationships' in our monthly Field trips ...

This year was a special year in my husbands family as his parents celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.  We desperately wanted to fly to South Africa and be a part of the moment but financially this just was not doable.  In His grace and in His unique way He blessed us with finance and we were able to book tickets to go.

In South Africa we ...
Some of the things we did on our trip in April and May
We saw four countries in two days!
In our Homeschool we...
I have been encouraged in my homeschool journey as I joined our local Mom's homeschool support group who have been working their way through A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karon Andreola.
One of the things often spoken about is creating opportunities for our children to explore the community around them and form a 'science of relatations'. I have seen Sir N flourish with this trips and here are some that we have enjoyed this year:
In Australia we...
November was a month of exploring Australia and witnessing a Total Solar eclipse.
We traveled over 7 300 km (4 500 Miles) and experienced many more things which I will be blogging about in the new year.

Personally I have ... 

And on this blog ...
My top posts have been
  1. Tuesdays Treasures - Nature Journaling
  2. 12 Days of Christmas
  3. Tuesdays Treasures - Olympics 2012
  4. Pencils
  5. Tuesdays Treasures Look Alikes
  6. Pinning it Down - Snow Globes
Top Search Keywords
  1. 12 Days of Christmas
  2. Zoo Delight
  3. Help me be good books
  4. Gingerbread House Tutorials
  5. File Folder Fun
  6. Fireman Crafts

It still leaves me breathless when I think of all the wonderful things we have accomplished this past year. Being a single income family these things would not normally be a possibility for our family.  It's been amazing watching how the Lord has opened doors for us to accomplish these things.  I wonder what He has in store for me in the new year ?

So what have you been doing in the last year that has kept you saying thank you ??

Blessings

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Sunday 30 December 2012

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Saturday 29 December 2012

HSMJ - It's a wrap for 2012

In my life this week…
 It's been a delightful week of Christmas and time with family and friends.  It's so good to know I am blessed.
I've been pondering the past year and writing my thoughts on His blessings in my life for the last year.  (Post coming on Monday)
Been resting up and planning how to attack my not so good health in the new year and what changes I need to bring about so as to see an improvement in that area of my world.

In our homeschool this week…
  • Paul continued reading The Borrowers to Sir N who thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this story.
  • Nothing else happened except enjoying and exploring Christmas gifts.
Helpful homeschooling tips or advice to share…
I am inspired by…
  • How organized some homeschoolers are.

Places we’re going and people we’re seeing…
  • This year was our turn to host Christmas so my family came over and the 17 of us enjoyed a lunch and time of fellowship together.  Next year my sister and her family will over for Christmas and it will be the first time in 20 years that we shall be together for Christmas.  I'm really looking forward to that.
  • We spent boxing day with family friends and came home refreshed and encouraged.
  • Thursday we visited another family who are always a blessing to us.
  • Yesterday we baby sat a family of six children.  Was so neat seeing just how well they all get along and help one another. My mother, sister in law and sister popped in for a cuppa.
  • Today we have another family joining us for dinner.
My favorite thing this week was…


What’s working/not working for us…
  • To many late nights. Will be attacking this from tomorrow evening.
Questions/thoughts I have…
  • ...
Things I’m working on…
  • Deciding what to use for Sir N on the math front next year.
  • My second blog cruise post this year on the year in review
On My Bedside Table ...
  •  Nothings changed because I've been reading to many things on the Internet.
In Bloggy world I’m reading…
I’m cooking…
  •  Duck.  I was surprised at how easy this was.  I put it in a glass casserole dish with some salt and onion and cooked it in a low oven for three hours.  It was gorgeous.
On Pinterest I found...

I’m grateful for…
  • The freedom I have to home school in Australia. 
  • That my children are safe.
  • New friends reaching out to me.
  • Parents who love me.
A photo, video, link, or quote to share…

Blessings


This post is linking to:
Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers - Weekly Wrap Up
iHomeschool - Homeschool Mothers Journal
Hammock Tracks - It's a Wrap
Homegrown Learners - Collage Friday

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