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Melissa | July 31, 2007
How was that for a cliff-hanger? Yes, I could write a book about my experiences, perhaps I will someday. Now, I suppose it would be good to go into a little about the past. I don’t feel there’s much needed, because this is about God’s Truth and deliverance, the present and future. And in the past, [...]
Melissa | July 28, 2007
Well, it’s finally here. We will be starting our new school year on August 1, that’s this coming Wednesday! The summers seem to just fly by. But, there’s something different this year…it’s not just that we’re not moving, or not just that we’re not having a new baby join the family…there’s something else different….ME.
In the last two [...]
Melissa | July 25, 2007
Nature is abounding lately, especially today! My kids are both becoming such nature adventurers. I let them have lots of free time today, and wow have they been busy exploring God’s creation. They don’t take such interest everyday, so I’m enjoying every minute of watching them.
Alex has had this interest in cicadas for a few years now, [...]
Melissa | July 23, 2007
This week we have been learning about the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, since we have so many of them! The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is the only kind of hummingbird that we have in Kentucky. So they are quite easy to identify. And, not surprisingly, they are the smallest bird in Kentucky, not to mention the fastest. They are a [...]
Melissa | July 21, 2007
I just love Summer! It’s a time for outside fun of all sorts. And one of the things I love best is going to small town festivals. Today we went to the “Sweet Corn Festival” at Evans Orchard in Georgetown, KY (www.evansorchard.com). Now Georgetown is no small town by any means, but this family ran orchard has “keeping the small [...]
Melissa | July 9, 2007
Everyone who knows me well, knows I’m a “birder”. That of course is slang for a bird watcher – person who identifies and studies birds in their natural habitat. For several years now I have had my bird field guide and binoculars nearby. I’m always excited to find a new or seldom seen bird, but I also [...]
