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  1. :bigear::bigear::bigear: My oldest daughter is 11. This is new territory for us! :001_smile:
  2. Does every child grow up to think their parent did a cr@p job? No. My husband thinks his parents did a good job. My parents, could have done a lot better, and also could have done a lot worse. What we do is try to be better parents and learn from our parents mistakes. :)
  3. OP, I apologize for not really answering your question, even though it was sorta on topic. I'm just deleting my responses because I've obviously been misunderstood and certainly don't think my personal beliefs are fact, nor am I judging anyone who thinks otherwise. Again, sorry!
  4. I never said it was fact, but said my opinion or what I believe. I even said its something we won't know for sure until heaven. That said, I wish I never opened my mouth on the issue. I certainly didn't want to offend anyone or cause a ruckus... some issues are probably better left alone.
  5. happi duck, that makes sense and I remember that being in the message, like I said it was a long time ago. But what is 'sour wine' exactly? Our wine, their wine, unfermented, fermented, alcohol added? I'm intrigued and am, by no means an expert. Interesting discussion..
  6. My pastor did a message on this, it was a long time ago. No, its not in the Bible, but if you reason through it - he was sinless and didn't want anything to numb him or take away from what He was doing. Why else would he refuse? Just thinking out loud.. :)
  7. Both of my sons and my husband (as a sr. member) have been in CAP for years. With any national organization, a lot depends on your local branch. Ours has been pretty good! You do have to observe for two or three weeks before deciding to join. Each week has a theme: aerospace education, moral leadership, etc. They do PT (push ups, running, sit-ups) and also learn formation and drill (marching, etc.) Occasionally they have a bivouac (sp?) which is camping and usually they are serving in some way - doing a parking detail for a community event. They also get to FLY. (gliders and planes) They have fly-days and get to see neat planes, make connections with pilots and congressmen, etc. It was never time consuming. They meet one day a week. Once our boys went higher in rank, they had more responsibilities with leadership, which added more time... but not much. We detest being away from the home too much. I won't allow something to consume our lives like that. Anyway, there have been a few cadets that have gotten into trouble and there is always some kind of mini-drama with adults/leadership/doing things "right" vs. how someone else wants to do them. But, overall, it is a good program. (inexpensive as well!) They go up in rank by testing in books that they get, so there is a learning aspect to it. Later on, they have to do oral reports, but that is later on. They do tech respect to authority, to those higher in rank, etc. A mini military structure, so you have to be okay with that. You know its funny, some times our kids are just destined or wired to do something totally different than we expect. That's OKAY. Honestly, I can't think of anything better (well, missionary or pastor maybe) than serving your country(military) or community (cop/fireman). Side note: I just posted on my oldest and how he got into flight school in a different thread. :D I hope this helped! Tracie
  8. Yes, he is in the city that begins with an E. :) We have been there twice and are planning on going in about a month. So, do you have a church home there? He's been going on base and is looking for something else. He chose to live off base and alone- wise choice, he's picky. Doesn't drink or smoke and doesn't party. We have been praying for some godly mentors for him. What a small world! Thank you for responding!!
  9. Our oldest son, "the Baron", was home schooled from 7th grade through high school graduation. He had previously been in Christian school. He dual-enrolled at our local college from 10th through the year after high school. Nine months after home school high school graduation, he had his AA. I joke that he was born in camouflage. He loved playing Army men and G.I. Joes. And, he LOVED guns, helicopters, guns, jets, guns, tanks, and guns. :D There was no fighting it. During middle school, he joined Civil Air Patrol and eventually was cadet commander. He went pretty high in rank in CAP. Anyway, came at a crossroads, finish is four year degree, or join the military. He really wanted to be a pilot. (he had gone through a phase where he didn't want to fly- we just let him think that. lol) So, he checked out all the programs that all the branches had to offer. No one told him about WOFT. My husband actually found out about it from one of his co-workers. Off to the recruiters office went my husband and son. That started a process that my son FLEW through, due to an amazing recruiter. WOFT stands for warrant officer flight training. There are a few ways to get into WOFT. "High school to flight school" "Street to Seat" (my son) and current members of the military (which there is mucho competition, but more slots) He was up against a few men with previous pilot training, two were already pilots. My son had no flight training. He aced his interview, they were extremely impressed. They had 2 or 3 slots and about 12 applicants at this particular board interview. He was chosen! WHY? A. he already had his AA - they said this showed hard work and initiative and B. that he was home schooled (can I get a whoop, whoop?) and C. that he had no flight training (they could teach them the Army way w/o trying to undo anything he had previously learned. So there you have it. At one time, it was difficult for home schoolers to get into the military. Now, its a plus! At least it was in my sons case. We did have to get creative with a few things. The Army wanted a high school diploma. Off to Office Depot we went. Fancy paper - check, gold seal stickers - check. We went home and whipped up a diploma in five minutes. Funny, he had an AA, but they wanted that paper. LOL! Home schooling is a marathon, not a sprint. I hope this encouraged someone to stay in the game. We won't mess our kids up and now the rest of the world is seeing what a plus home schooling is! Blessings, Tracie PS He finished basic, and warrant officer school and is now is in flight school. __________________
  10. Our oldest son, "the Baron", was home schooled from 7th grade through high school graduation. He had previously been in Christian school. He dual-enrolled at our local college from 10th through the year after high school. Nine months after home school high school graduation, he had his AA. I joke that he was born in camouflage. He loved playing Army men and G.I. Joes. And, he LOVED guns, helicopters, guns, jets, guns, tanks, and guns. :D There was no fighting it. During middle school, he joined Civil Air Patrol and eventually was cadet commander. He went pretty high in rank in CAP. Anyway, came at a crossroads, finish is four year degree, or join the military. He really wanted to be a pilot. (he had gone through a phase where he didn't want to fly- we just let him think that. lol) So, he checked out all the programs that all the branches had to offer. No one told him about WOFT. My husband actually found out about it from one of his co-workers. Off to the recruiters office went my husband and son. That started a process that my son FLEW through, due to an amazing recruiter. WOFT stands for warrant officer flight training. There are a few ways to get into WOFT. "High school to flight school" "Street to Seat" (my son) and current members of the military (which there is mucho competition, but more slots) He was up against a few men with previous pilot training, two were already pilots. My son had no flight training. He aced his interview, they were extremely impressed. They had 2 or 3 slots and about 12 applicants at this particular board interview. He was chosen! WHY? A. he already had his AA - they said this showed hard work and initiative and B. that he was home schooled (can I get a whoop, whoop?) and C. that he had no flight training (they could teach them the Army way w/o trying to undo anything he had previously learned. So there you have it. At one time, it was difficult for home schoolers to get into the military. Now, its a plus! At least it was in my sons case. We did have to get creative with a few things. The Army wanted a high school diploma. Off to Office Depot we went. Fancy paper - check, gold seal stickers - check. We went home and whipped up a diploma in five minutes. Funny, he had an AA, but they wanted that paper. LOL! Home schooling is a marathon, not a sprint. I hope this encouraged someone to stay in the game. We won't mess our kids up and now the rest of the world is seeing what a plus home schooling is! Blessings, Tracie PS He finished basic, and warrant officer school and is now is in flight school.
  11. Praying for strength, peace, and wisdom. :grouphug: (and healing!)
  12. Do you need anything else in addition to this book? flash cards, etc. ? Again, thank you so much for the advice. :D
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