"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."
- John McConnell, founder of International Earth Day
RIGHT NOW, and then again tomorrow and then again the next day and on it goes day after day,
1/2 OF THE WORLD lives on LESS THAN 2 DOLLARS each day.
Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
Do all you can and don't worry about the odds against you. Wield the miracle of life's energy, never worrying whether we fail, concerned only that whether we fail or succeed we do so with all our might. That's all we need to know to feel certain that all our force of diligent effort is worth our while on Earth.
Carl Safina, Voyage of the Turtle

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Weekend Update

All the coops are cleaned, the manure is now on the garden, the 5 trays of seeds have started to germinate, the sun is shining..who could ask for more. We are all really tired and sore today because we worked really hard yesterday to get the cleaning done quickly so we could go to Grandma Jill's retirement party last night. It was a very busy and full day.

Today we are ushering in church, and then around 2 we are going to my niece's piano recital. Then I have to get home and finish my paper. Hopefully sneak in a bike ride some time today as well.

I received word this week, that I had was awarded the funds for a grant I wrote. It is to offer one section of STEM class in 7th grade. STEM means Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This class will focus on the areas mentioned in STEM while working on community projects so the students will have real life experiences.

On Wednesday this week I had a doctor appointment with my Lyme doctor, I am progressing well and feel great, he thinks that if I continue to do well I could be running by August without sore feet. I also found out that I am one of those rare individuals who has NO food allergies. I was tested and I am fine on all food accounts. He said this almost never happens...

After the appointment I drove 1-1/2 hours to another city and purchased the kayak rack (holds 3 kayaks) and had it mounted to the top of the van. All I have to get yet for our summer kayak adventures are two life preservers. This investment in our fun family times cost me about 1500.00..not too bad....considering what I had bought. I ended up getting the tandem kayak at our local store for 499.00 plus tax...that is 500.00 less than the one I had on hold at the other store.

In just four days time, the Phoebes had their nest built..exactly where it was last year..on the side of garage..amazing little birds....

Ve's new Access score - her level of English learning is about 4.2 out of 6. They exit out of ESL (English as a Second Language) support once they score a 6 on the evaluation test. I haven't received Mim's yet for this year.

Photos from the retirement party







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