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A Mission of JOY!

7/7/2015

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Surely I am not the only mother with children who have a tendency to think mostly of themselves, without regard for the feelings and happiness of those around them: most notably their siblings. 

It finally hit me that it was time to be proactive in my endeavors to bring up saints. 

What we need in our family is JOY! True JOY! 

A JOY that will be brought about by putting:


Jesus First
Others Second
Yourself Last



So, just recently I started designating a specified time to send my little saints on to a Mission of JOY. I told them that everything they do is a secret - a secret between them and God. Something that will be added to their heavenly reward.


The first thing they need to do is decide on something that puts Jesus first. So, some choose a sacrifice, some might choose a chore, and some might say a prayer, such as an Act of Love for God.


Then, it's on to thinking about others, for the love of God. Again, they might offer a sacrifice, do a chore for their sibling, perhaps even go and give them a hug telling them something they appreciate about them. My five year old had been stumped until I told him he could simply choose someone and say a prayer (or prayers), such as three Hail Marys, in thanksgiving for that person or for the graces they need to become saints; something along those lines. Always thinking of the welfare of the other person.


Finally! It's time for something for themselves! Ah, but, little ones, if you really want to love yourselves in a holy way, it will be in a manner that leads you closer to God, such as making reparation for past sins committed. I don't know about you mamas, but I get a little negligent in seeing to it that they do something to help make up for their sins. Yet I believe it really is something we ought to be doing. And what better way than to make it part of their daily Mission of JOY?
I've found that the few minutes they are gone on their little missions are some of the nicest. Self is not a concern.


Just thought I'd share with you what we've been doing, and perhaps spur on a few ideas for your family in the endeavor of making saints.


God bless!




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Learning Grammar Through Writing now available for Pre-Order!

7/2/2015

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The time has come! It's only been two years or so in the making and waiting. Lots of issues getting it to where we needed, such as a broken flash drive on which all our editable files were saved...but, it is now available for Pre-Order. We expect to be shipping by mid-July. Take advantage of our Pre-Order Special, it won't last long!




From the Teacher's Introduction:
"Because certain aspects of English grammar and composition are difficult to master, it is unrealistic to rely on a system which requires students to learn individual rules through isolated exercises. English grammar should be taught in response to the need to use it effectively. It cannot be taught as a separate entity without continuous application.
   THE BEST MEDIUM AVAILABLE FOR TEACHING GRAMMAR IS THE STUDENT'S OWN WRITING. The central idea of Learning Grammar Through Writing is to teach grammar to students by having them write compositions regularly and then correct their own work, at a level which they can reasonably be expected to achieve."

We have revised and expanded this book with the authors' permission. There is now an Appendix consisting of:
  • Punctuation at a Glance
  • All About Syllables
  • More Problem Words and Expressions
  • Various Concepts
  • Ways to Cure Writer's Block
If you are using the Lighted Lanterns program, you will definitely want to get one of these, as we use it as our grammar reference for assignments and students will be required to look things up in a grammar book frequently from Level C on up.
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