Glowing

Today, on the longest day of the year (aka the first day of summer), I've been reflecting more on the Light of the World. (Yes, pun was intended...) Each week, we take a nature study walk with homeschooling friends. Just because the school year has ended for us doesn't mean the learning stops. I spoke a lot with my daughter and son today about the differences in time for the seasons - Summer and Winter being the longest and shortest days of the year; Spring and Fall being equal daylight and night-time. One of the young women we walk with each week was discussing with her mother and me about how the sun was shining and there was a double glow around her shadow - one lighter than the other. Then the sun and light brought to mind our family devotions the other evening. We read in Exodus how Moses was hid in the cleft of the rock and was able to glimpse God's glory after He had passed. Moses' face and countenance was forever changed. That's the way we are to be EVERY TIME we encounter God and His Word. We are to be changed and shining His reflected radiance!!!

I feel like I'm rambling; it's around midnight and all these thoughts are jumbling around in my brain. I can't stop my brain from thinking and running around and therefore, I can't sleep. I'm gonna leave you all in blogland and head for my Bible. May I be changed and "glowing" tomorrow morning after feasting on the Word of God.

Lazy Days of Summer

The lazy days of summer have hit our home. We took a week camping in the Sequoia Forest at Hartland Christian Camp. It was a wonderful way to finish off the school year - homeschool family camp! The last week has been spent just hanging out, doing laundry, and enjoying the kiddie pool. Usually for summer break, we only have the month of July. My daughter worked hard to finish before camp in order to have June off too. This past school year started last July since she broke her arm/wrist and spent the summer in casts.

There really isn't much planned for this month outside of our weekly nature walks and AIM, L's mime ministry. July will be full of local camps - soccer, baseball, and basketball - as well as Scholarship Camp and National Conference. We're not sure if we'll start homeschooling in August as usual or wait until September.

Maybe this summer, I'll be inspired to write more. I know I've been reading more - just for me! I don't know. Keep checking back to see about our adventures this summer! I'd love to hear about yours!