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by abrightmom
Mon Mar 03, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Sneak Peek #5: New World History Guide
Replies: 11
Views: 9543

Re: Sneak Peek #5: New World History Guide

Excellent, inspiring, wonderful! What a great trio of resources!

Carrie,

Thanks for putting your heart and soul into serving the Lord in the many ways He has asked of you. HOD continues to amaze and impress me. What a rich treasure trove of learning for our kids. :D
by abrightmom
Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Carrie and Julie's Dad
Replies: 54
Views: 13326

Re: Carrie and Julie's Dad

May you continue to feel God's comfort and support as you walk through the days ahead! We will continue to pray for you as you grieve and miss your Daddy, support your Mom, and continue to walk the path God has for you. Isn't it awesome to think about your Dad's faith becoming sight?! Praise God tha...
by abrightmom
Mon Dec 23, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Need book titles for 13yo dd to read for fun
Replies: 3
Views: 1245

Re: Need book titles for 13yo dd to read for fun

Lois Walfrid Johnson, author of the Viking Quest series, has written other series for youth. She has a website that will tell you all about her books. Have you considered authors such as Chuck Black or N.D. Wilson? What about the Anne of Green Gables series (swoon!)? There is a website that I love t...
by abrightmom
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Choosing between CTC and RTR - a wee bit of counsel?!
Replies: 2
Views: 1010

Choosing between CTC and RTR - a wee bit of counsel?!

Ladies, Merry Christmas!! It's almost here ..... Would anyone be able or willing to further flesh out the differences between CTC and RTR as it pertains to skill building? I am making a choice for my oldest student. He fits comfortably into RTR and I am leaning in that direction for him but as he ha...
by abrightmom
Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Starting Dictation after Christmas
Replies: 2
Views: 2762

Re: Starting Dictation after Christmas

I can help with this one! The first thread speaks to your question about how to choose a level for your student. :D The other threads are ones I have bookmarked and contain a nugget here and there to help make dictation a success. Studied dictation is amazing! http://www.heartofdakota.com/board3/vie...
by abrightmom
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Coming Back
Replies: 11
Views: 2733

Re: Coming Back

Daisy,

Welcome back lady!!!! I grieved the "loss" of your blog :D but was encouraged by the reason you left the social media for a season (your sweet girl).
by abrightmom
Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Julie, Carrie, or anyone - Need guidance
Replies: 8
Views: 2470

Re: Julie, Carrie, or anyone - Need guidance

Dear Pam, :D I am writing a reply to simply say that you are doing an amazing job with your daughter. As I read your posts what stands out to me are these few things. First, you love the Lord and are continually seeking Him. Since He is faithful to guide us as we trust and seek Him then you are on t...
by abrightmom
Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Is there anything wrong with setting an alarm for my kids?
Replies: 16
Views: 4094

Re: Is there anything wrong with setting an alarm for my kid

My older boys have to set their alarm for 6:30 and their Dad wants them "ready to start the day" by 6:50. I am struggling a bit with my wake up time (5:50 a.m.) so we are not as "on task" in the mornings as would be ideal. But, we ARE striving to make small changes each week. I cannot IMAGINE not re...
by abrightmom
Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: OMG!! IT IS HERE!! I WANT TO CRY LOL!
Replies: 7
Views: 2429

Re: OMG!! IT IS HERE!! I WANT TO CRY LOL!

Laughing and rejoicing with you!!! :D HOD is a rich, beautiful program. 8)
by abrightmom
Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Geography Guide Update
Replies: 2
Views: 1375

Re: Geography Guide Update

Tiffini, This post has been AWESOMELY encouraging to me ... 8). Thanks for sharing your personal testimony and laying out the potential paths our kiddos may walk down. We have one child who is definitely like you and I anticipate that this child, if by God's grace he is saved, will have a vigorous f...
by abrightmom
Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: CTC Encyclopedia; Bible Dictionary
Replies: 2
Views: 1070

Re: CTC Encyclopedia; Bible Dictionary

Donna,

You may find these threads helpful.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13908
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11668

:D
by abrightmom
Fri Jul 19, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Catalog arrived!
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

Re: Catalog arrived!

Not in Oregon yet. I grabbed the mail just for the HOD Catalog. :mrgreen: Maybe tomorrow ....
by abrightmom
Sat Jul 13, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: HOORAY! HOD Catalogs coming our way!
Replies: 5
Views: 1686

Re: HOORAY! HOD Catalogs coming our way!

8) Sweet!
by abrightmom
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: New Geo sneak peek?
Replies: 12
Views: 3771

Re: New Geo sneak peek?

No weird symbols here but ....


WOW!!! Carrie, I am astonished. The Sneak Peek is beautiful. I praise God for you and the way He is ministering to the homeschool community through your family. 8) I SERIOUSLY want to be in 9th grade this year.
by abrightmom
Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Free Reading
Replies: 12
Views: 2836

Re: Free Reading

If she's reading Frog and Toad there really isn't going to be a longer book with the level of reading and vocabulary you want. :D