by Jennifer Talsma
It has been almost exactly three years since I began the Whole Hearted Home Educators blog, and it gave me so much pleasure to write, expand on the meeting content, share links related to a Charlotte Mason Education, and more.
But now it's time for me to step out.
In the six months since my family's move to Uruguay, I've been saddened over the distance between us - conversations that I so enjoyed every six weeks are no longer happening; sharing ideas, inspiration, and encouragement in the CM method are no longer part of my experience. It's hard to follow a CM educational method in isolation. I hope that each of you realize what an incredible blessing the Lord has given you in providing you with community! The day to day 'grind' of home education is tough enough, but going against the 'textbook stream' is even tougher. I do so miss the strengthening times together.
I pray that you will carry on bringing the joy of 'education is a life' to your (and your children's) days, and that you will continue to spread the word about what a living education can really look like.
If any of you ever want to 'talk' CM with me, I'd really love it! My email address is peaceledge at avmi dot org and it's available 24 hours a day, so you don't even have to worry about the time difference between here and there!
These last words are hard - I hesitate to sign my name today, knowing that it is the last time in this setting. Please know how valuable your community is, and that it is thought of even here, half-way around the world.
With love,
Jennifer
Thursday 12 May 2011
Tuesday 10 May 2011
May 24 WHHE Tea Invitation
In just 2 weeks...
Tuesday, May 24!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS-THIS IS YOUR INVITATION....
Join us for scones, jam, teas and wonderful discussion at our last meeting of the season. If you feel inspired to contribute to the 'tasties', please be encouraged to do so, even though you may not have signed up.
Our philosophical study will be Chapter 6: 'The Way of the Will, Reason, and the Unity of the Whole' of "For the Children's Sake" and our practical on Knowledge of the Universe (Mathematics, Physical Development, Handicrafts) – p.141-147.
Also, please be reminded to return your library items between 7 and 7:25 pm. As the library prepares for next season, no items will be checked out at this meeting.
Thank you all for your participation!
On a personal note, I want to thank all of you for your encouragement, prayers and friendships! As our family is moving to Charlotte NC on May 30th, I must say 'TTFN'! Please be aware that the WHHE-Library@cogeco.ca email address will no longer be serviced. Feel free to contact one of the leadership team: (these are 4 out of 11)
Karen: rkpowell@295.ca
Leslee: lkganton@sympatico.ca
Hilda: balamut@cogeco.ca
Malita: msv78@live.com
On behalf of the Whole Hearted Home Educator's Leadership and Library,
Helen
PS: I'd love to stay in touch-my new email address is helenjimmie@gmail.com. I miss you already!
Tuesday, May 24!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS-THIS IS YOUR INVITATION....
Join us for scones, jam, teas and wonderful discussion at our last meeting of the season. If you feel inspired to contribute to the 'tasties', please be encouraged to do so, even though you may not have signed up.
Our philosophical study will be Chapter 6: 'The Way of the Will, Reason, and the Unity of the Whole' of "For the Children's Sake" and our practical on Knowledge of the Universe (Mathematics, Physical Development, Handicrafts) – p.141-147.
Also, please be reminded to return your library items between 7 and 7:25 pm. As the library prepares for next season, no items will be checked out at this meeting.
Thank you all for your participation!
On a personal note, I want to thank all of you for your encouragement, prayers and friendships! As our family is moving to Charlotte NC on May 30th, I must say 'TTFN'! Please be aware that the WHHE-Library@cogeco.ca email address will no longer be serviced. Feel free to contact one of the leadership team: (these are 4 out of 11)
Karen: rkpowell@295.ca
Leslee: lkganton@sympatico.ca
Hilda: balamut@cogeco.ca
Malita: msv78@live.com
On behalf of the Whole Hearted Home Educator's Leadership and Library,
Helen
PS: I'd love to stay in touch-my new email address is helenjimmie@gmail.com. I miss you already!
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