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Choosing Thankfulness

Choosing Thankfulness

by Lorrie Young | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, Encouragement

For most newlyweds, there is a honeymoon period when our spouse is our hero and even the quirky things they do are considered cute. This was no different for me; in fact, I would say that our honeymoon phase spanned nearly a decade before a spirit of subtle grumblings...
They Grow So Quickly!

They Grow So Quickly!

by Lorrie Young | Mar 11, 2024 | Articles, Encouragement

by Lorrie Young It happened the other day. I was enjoying a nice sunny day, sitting on the porch as the kids played around me. My baby girl came over with a flower she had picked for me. As she ran by, my mind seemed to play the scene in slow motion. As the warm...

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    (Re)Living History for America’s Semiquincentennial

    (Re)Living History for America’s Semiquincentennial

    Jun 20, 2026

    Our family LOVED history field trips during our homeschool years. And what better time to visit some fantastic living history sites related to America’s founding than our 250th anniversary? One of our favorite places was the “Historical Triangle” of Colonial...

    A Time to Remember: Freedom is Not Free

    A Time to Remember: Freedom is Not Free

    Jun 20, 2026

    President Ronald Reagan wisely declared, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our...

    Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Through Faith, Family, and Memory

    Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Through Faith, Family, and Memory

    Jun 20, 2026

    Our job as parents — and as home educators — is to help our children discover the beauty and meaning within every lesson we teach. Few opportunities are as meaningful as the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation this July. With spring in full swing and busy summer...

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