tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post5114732240737271991..comments2024-03-27T11:52:23.308-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: Our Last Homeschool GraduationCheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-47133110187673336342019-08-27T00:07:19.602-04:002019-08-27T00:07:19.602-04:00"Slowly fast" is a good description. Wha..."Slowly fast" is a good description. What a wonderful testimony that all five of your grandchildren love the Lord . . . and what a blessing! <br /><br />Thank you for the warm congrats and for letting me know that you have watched Bekah grow up here! It's such fun to know that others are walking along with you! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-52430527261445512842019-08-26T15:54:32.195-04:002019-08-26T15:54:32.195-04:00Those years go slowly fast :) I homeschooled our k...Those years go slowly fast :) I homeschooled our kids also but that ended in 1998. Seems so long ago now. We now have 5 grandchildren and they all love the LOrd. Congratulations to you, Ron and Bekah. Seems like I've watched her grow up on this blog.<br />NannieNanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036473277770983365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-8828382217610074242019-08-23T08:37:08.915-04:002019-08-23T08:37:08.915-04:00Yes, Bekah is definitely an "old soul"! ...Yes, Bekah is definitely an "old soul"! She is such a blessing to us! Thank you for all of your kind words and for sharing the emotion of the day with us! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-44711606874227808412019-08-23T08:34:59.554-04:002019-08-23T08:34:59.554-04:00Thank you, Jean! NO regrets for the years invested...Thank you, Jean! NO regrets for the years invested . . . in fact, I feel very blessed that I had that privilege! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-35063921142873590192019-08-22T14:21:13.123-04:002019-08-22T14:21:13.123-04:00I'm sitting here with chills and a tear trying...I'm sitting here with chills and a tear trying to sneak out of my eye after reading your and Ron's speeches...there is so much love here. What a stunning beauty, from a tiny infant to the young woman she is today...kind of an "old soul", I am guessing too. Congratulations to your sweet baby girl as she moves on to the next chapter. And to you and Ron, well done!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-70974856976122586702019-08-22T12:40:36.148-04:002019-08-22T12:40:36.148-04:00Cheryl, I didn't realize that you'd been a...Cheryl, I didn't realize that you'd been at this homeschooling for THAT long--28 years--incredible! What a gift to your children. Enjoy your retirement!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-33569728567401443652019-08-21T14:04:53.178-04:002019-08-21T14:04:53.178-04:00Thank you for all of your kind words, Dotsie! I re...Thank you for all of your kind words, Dotsie! I remember that Ebenezer is an important word for your family, and I love that you have a photo with them around the Ebenezer sign! What a treasure! <br /><br />God is so good to us! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-45375637539938137612019-08-21T09:30:58.454-04:002019-08-21T09:30:58.454-04:00Loved reading this! And congratulations on your re...Loved reading this! And congratulations on your retirement from homeschooling. Well done, mama! "Your children will rise up and call you blessed." Bekah is a beautiful young woman and it will be interesting to see how God will use her in the coming years. My mother's extended family's motto was Ebenezer ... they have photographs of them all around an Ebenezer sign and I have a cross stitch on our wall with the word. My great-grandfather preferred interpreting it as "hitherto has the Lord done it all!" podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-46392295587493577462019-08-20T00:11:53.677-04:002019-08-20T00:11:53.677-04:00Thank you so much for letting me know! Thank you so much for letting me know! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-38152366492923282482019-08-20T00:11:09.393-04:002019-08-20T00:11:09.393-04:00I was happy to share this wonderful occasion and b...I was happy to share this wonderful occasion and bits of our heart. <br /><br />Thanks so much for those words of encouragement, Tammy!! It is definitely an odd place to be . . . ending a journey, a <i>lifestyle</i>, that has lasted so long and is such a part of who you are! You're near to the end and you're feeling it too! I take your challenge to seek the Lord and let Him direct our paths!! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-55998540098048408092019-08-19T15:17:36.915-04:002019-08-19T15:17:36.915-04:00I was so inspired by the speeches! Thank you so mu...I was so inspired by the speeches! Thank you so much for sharing this!Mrs. Whitehttps://thelegacyofhome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-49490159096555405222019-08-19T14:24:32.433-04:002019-08-19T14:24:32.433-04:00Many Happy Congratulations to both you (Mamma) and...Many Happy Congratulations to both you (Mamma) and Beka!!!! Praise God for His grace that sees us through <3!!!! Thank you for lettin us get to see the slide show and speeches!! Just precious!!! Journey on Cheryl!! I am thinkin my last will graduate this year. It is odd to think after SO many years what I will do (it will be 27yrs)!!!! Let us seek to serve the Lord with all our hearts, HE will direct our paths!!!tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602664483523703410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-82643661482240916972019-08-17T12:04:55.666-04:002019-08-17T12:04:55.666-04:00We are so grateful for those memories! And yes, An...We are so grateful for those memories! And yes, Andrew is a very welcome new member of our family! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-69062028814862846282019-08-17T11:28:03.084-04:002019-08-17T11:28:03.084-04:00Aww, how sweet of you and your husband to send alo...Aww, how sweet of you and your husband to send along your wonderful words. Precious memories you have made. And your new son in law is a big hit also to your family!Instagram.com/melissasnoteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389672466065251231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-11498380317860073882019-08-16T22:45:25.189-04:002019-08-16T22:45:25.189-04:00Thank you for all of your kind words, Ellen! It wa...Thank you for all of your kind words, Ellen! It was so rewarding to teach (and learn with Bekah) and her older siblings! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-1611151303756980412019-08-16T16:02:17.359-04:002019-08-16T16:02:17.359-04:00What a wonderful graduation ceremony. Loved watchi...What a wonderful graduation ceremony. Loved watching the video and reading your tribute for Bekah's graduation. Very special indeed and one of the best graduation speeches I've enjoyed. Well done on all those years of teaching and training. Congratulations to Bekah and you and Ron, too.ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-5964606748705902742019-08-15T21:46:44.186-04:002019-08-15T21:46:44.186-04:00Thank you, Kate! Precious years, indeed! Thank you, Kate! Precious years, indeed! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-60048114176859724742019-08-15T21:44:57.845-04:002019-08-15T21:44:57.845-04:00Much love back to you, Sue! Your sweet words go st...Much love back to you, Sue! Your sweet words go straight to my heart! I thank you for always being an encouraging voice! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-45719300191104464222019-08-15T21:26:57.672-04:002019-08-15T21:26:57.672-04:00Congratulations to all! Such precious years. And I...Congratulations to all! Such precious years. And I agree, just BEING with our children through all those years is the greatest blessing!Kate at Wonderful Life Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393342818341678583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-20223046315235471052019-08-15T21:22:55.650-04:002019-08-15T21:22:55.650-04:00Cheryl it is hard for me to put into words what I ...Cheryl it is hard for me to put into words what I am feeling after reading this post, You have always been such an inspiration to me, I have always had so much admiration for parents who take the time to willingly sacrifice their time, and heart to train, and teach their children not only academically but in the ways of the Lord! <br />Congratulations to Bekah, you and Ron on a job well done, I wish her so much joy and happiness which she so richly deserves!<br />You and Ron, have and will continue to reap the dividends of all the investments you have made. Now dear Lady take some time and enjoy these rewards.<br />I ask the Lord to continue to bless and keep you.<br /> Much love,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-8528435898859571432019-08-15T20:53:17.353-04:002019-08-15T20:53:17.353-04:00Thank you, Deanna! It has been a wonderful way of ...Thank you, Deanna! It has been a wonderful way of life (as you know) and God has been gracious! Thank you for the encouragement for Bekah. I will relay your words to her. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-43195230871508783252019-08-15T20:51:01.088-04:002019-08-15T20:51:01.088-04:00Michelle, it was a joy to me to homeschool! Bekah ...Michelle, it was a joy to me to homeschool! Bekah is still considering her choices and may attend college in the spring semester.Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-9085565753074294192019-08-15T20:49:15.929-04:002019-08-15T20:49:15.929-04:00Awwww . . . it touches my heart to see that my fri...Awwww . . . it touches <i>my</i> heart to see that my friends are moved by our family's joys! Thank you for your encouraging words! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-82272171926333363552019-08-15T20:46:50.350-04:002019-08-15T20:46:50.350-04:00Thank you, Lorraine! It was a celebration of many ...Thank you, Lorraine! It was a celebration of many years. God is faithful! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-20207743740072540082019-08-15T20:45:14.780-04:002019-08-15T20:45:14.780-04:00Thank you, Vee, for all of your encouraging words ...Thank you, Vee, for all of your encouraging words and especially for your prayers! <br /><br />Oh, don't you think pictures do that to you, especially if beautiful music accompanies? I cry every time I watch it! (Of course, she's my baby. 😢)Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.com