Sep 11
2009

The 3rd death on our property in about 2 weeks happened today. Plus…

Beginning at the beginning -

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Death #1 – our last guinea pig. The boys said she committed suicide. She kept going under her water bottle and pushing up on it, getting wet. They’d move her out. She’d go back and do it again. She died a couple hours later. Interrupted one of our first days back at lessons with an unexpected funeral and burial.

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Death #2 – even more traumatic. A few days later, I turned on the car and started to back out. Heard a horrible clunking in the engine, and turned the car off. Thought dh or the boys had left a tool under the hood or something. Got the boys to come look. Opened the hood. Fur went flying. A stray kitten had tried to find a warm place. It was taking its last breaths when we found it. Couldn’t throw it in the trash, the garbage men had just come that day. Didn’t want to dig a deep enough hole. Called the pound to come get it.

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Death #3 – today. Young squirrel coming down the tree. Black lab jumping up the tree. Dh running for them and calling dog. Dh not quick enough. Squirrel in dog’s mouth. Dh intercepts – too late. Dog chained. Squirrel suffering. Boys and pellet gun mercifully end its misery.

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Just as I was ready to type up our latest death sagas, dh calls. He, 2 sons, and son-in-law coming home from hunting. “Bring the little boys to daughter’s house, so they can watch.” 30 doves to clean. (Guess they didn’t want to bring them here around the dog.) Just what I did NOT want to watch. Boys tearing wings off dead birds and …

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I’ve seen about all the dead things I care to in a while.

Thanks be to God that though I’m surrounded by death in this fallen, decaying world, He has come to give us LIFE and that abundantly and eternally! “Oh death, where is thy sting? Oh grave, where is thy victory?”



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Sep 5
2009

Whenever someone in our family is feeling “flu-y”, like they’ve been hit by a truck, feverish, with the chills, it’s time for the wet sock treatment! I learned this from a friend, who learned it from her naturopath. And we always wake up feeling much better after the Wet Sock Treatment.

You need a pair of thin white cotton socks and a pair of wool socks. Put the cotton socks into a bowl of ice cold water. Soak your feet in hot water (not scalding, but hot as you can without harming yourself) for at least 10 minutes. (You can soak whole body in bathtub if you want.) As soon as you remove your feet from the soak (or get out of the tub), wring out and put on the cold wet cotton socks. Immediately pull the dry wool socks on over the cotton socks, wrap up in a blanket and go to bed.

Disclaimer: We are not prescribing, just describing what we do.



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Sep 5
2009

Are chickens smarter than people? It appears that in this aspect they are.

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Some seem to believe that genetically modified animal feed will not cause any undue effects in the human body. This is flawed thinking at its finest. After all, we are part of the food chain!

Those who believe that what they eat will not affect them simply do not understand the basics of how the human body works.

Read the whole article at mercola.com



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Sep 4
2009

Amazing testimony from Chris Klicka, attorney for HSLDA, in interview on SoapBox on Multiple Sclerosis.



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Sep 4
2009

fridayfood2.jpgLisa’s Savory Rice Soup

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Soup weather is coming upon us! Because you may also be in the midst of the busyness of getting back into your learning schedules, you may need some quick prep recipes. This week – and in our September newsletter – I want to share a couple super easy soup recipes that are Good for You-Naturally! Throughout this fall I’ll be sharing more of our family’s favorite soup recipes. These and many more will be available in Good for You-Naturally! Soups, an exclusive recipe book from Me and My House ministries.

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Lisa’s Savory Rice Soup

2 c. long grain organic brown rice

3/4 – 1 gallon pure water

1/4 c. all natural veggie broth powder

1/2 c. dried, chopped celery (or 1 c. fresh)

1/4 c. dried onion flakes (or med. onion fresh)

2 Tbl. dried parsley flakes

1/4 c. dried tomato bits (or 1 can organic diced tomatoes, or 2 large fresh)

1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic (or 1 clove fresh minced)

1/2 tsp. dried crushed basil

1.5 tsp. sun-dried sea salt

3 cups frozen peas

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Simmer until rice is tender, about 1 hour.

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Wondering why I have all the dry ingredients listed first, and my normally preferred fresh in parenthesis? This is an easy recipe to do as a mix, mixing all dry ingredients together ahead of time and storing in a jar (or Tupperware or zip-baggie). (Or do several batches ahead in several jars.) When you need a quick  meal mix, just add the water and peas (and can of tomatoes, if you don’t have dried bits.)

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Serve with homemade whole wheat bread and butter, and carrot and celery sticks.

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Enjoy!



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Sep 3
2009

Vision Forum’s Kit and Kaboodle CD Library is over 75% OFF!

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These inspirational, family-building CDs are available for a limited time we are for only $1.98 per CD! This special $99 price will enable you to substantially increase your family’s audio library. You can also purchase additional sets to encourage your extended family and friends. Alternatively, you can get this year’s “Kit & Kaboodle” CD Library on a pre-loaded iPod. Learn more here.

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Following is a list of the messages you will enjoy in the 2009 Vision Forum “Kit and Kaboodle” CD Library. We own most of these and they truly are a blessing!

Victories! Moments, Large and Small, Which Define Christian Parenthood
The Family Table: Rediscovering the Blessings of Christian Family Culture (2 CDs)
Why Christian Manhood Must Prevail
The Visionary Father’s Role in Home Education
Can the Western be Saved From the Hollywood Marxists?
How to Keep Children from Becoming Bitter
Seven Bible Truths Violated by Christian Dating
A Biblical Worldview for Film (2 CDs)
How to Develop Character in Your Children
What to Expect From a Twelve-Year-Old
How to Pass On Convictions to Your Children
How to Avoid the Destructiveness of a Wrong Self-Image
What the Bible Says about Scorn and Mockery
How to Think Like a Christian
How to Evaluate a Suitor (2 CDs)
David and Bathsheba
Sleeping Beauty and the Five Questions
George Washington: America’s Joshua
The Heroism of the Fathers is the Legacy of the Sons (2 CDs)
Manliness
The Centrality of the Home in Evangelism and Discipleship
Suffer the Children: The Blessing of ‘Imperfect’ Children
The History of the Sunday School Movement
Manly Friendships (2 CDs)
Gossip: The Plague of the Church
The Influence of Older Children on Younger Children
Discipline: The Biblical Doctrine
Hospitality: The Biblical Commands
The Blessed Marriage
What’s a Girl to Do?
Rebuilding a Culture of Virtuous Boyhood
The Wise Woman’s Guide to Blessing Her Husband’s Vision (2 CDs)
A Home School Vision of Victory
Strength and Dignity for Daughters
The Journey of Daughterhood
What Hollywood Teaches About Manhood
Defending the Fatherless
The Promise
The Spotless Bride
The Joy of Family Worship: A Key to Healthy Body Life
Jonathan Park Volume VI: The Journey Never Taken (4 CDs)

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Kit and Kaboodle Offer ends at midnight on September 10, 2009 (CDT).



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