I got major goose bumps today!!

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golfmom
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I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by golfmom » Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:57 pm

Many of you have read my post the other day about my daughter's learning challenges. Well today was a really difficult day. We start our day with math and reading because she really doesn't like those subject. Might as well get it out of the way right? After math class Haley had a compete breakdown. She told me she doesn't feel very smart and that school is just too difficult and it's just not fair that her sister has it so easy. So I proceeded to tell her that she was in fact a smart girl and that God gave her certain talents that Madalyn doesn't have. That nether one of them was smarter than the other. They were just talented in different areas/subjects. So we have this wonderful little talk but I still felt that I just wasn't getting through.

So where's the goose bumps? Well, a little while later we sat down on the couch to do our Beyond stuff together. I open the guide and go down to the Bible section(we're on unit 5). It tells me to read Psalm 138:13-14. Wow oh wow here is what it says.

"You made my whole being. You formed me in my mother's body. I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What you have done is wonderful. I know this very well."

Can you say amazing? Her face lit up. She totally got it. I quess it's one thing for mom to say it but when she heard God's word proclaiming it she was convinced. The tears were gone and she looked at me and said you know mom I really am okay just the way I am. I'm almost speechless! See the really amazing thing is that I kinda needed to hear this myself. Not that I think there's any wrong with her. It's just that this wasn't in my plans for her :roll: . But it's like I told her God doesn't make mistakes. Ever! Thank you Lord for this lesson and this opportunity to be apart of this amazing and wonderful child you made. The extra good news is that we still have four more days on this verse. I can't believe I was just asking if HOD was the right choice for her. I quess God just proved that it will definetly supply all our needs :D . I hope this gives someone some encouragement today. God bless!!
Lori
Wife to Bobby for 12 years

Mom to 3 little golfers:
Madalyn(9)- Bigger/extentions
Haley(7)- Beyond
Joey(5)-Starting Little Hearts in Jan.

Homeschooln2qts
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by Homeschooln2qts » Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:20 pm

Oh wow! What a wonderful post to read :D :D :D All I can say is get ready for things like this to happen over and over and over and over again while using HoD. This is our first year and I'm telling you, everyday it seems, God speaks to my kids (and me) personally and tenderly through HoD's lessons. It is a truly beautiful thing :) There is no question that the Holy Spirit guided Carrie through every area of the creative process of this blessed program. I am so happy for you and your sweet daughter :D May you have many more goose bump days ahead :wink:
Miranda
DS (20) PHFHG, CtC, RtR, (skipped RevtoRev) MtMM, WG, WH, AHI, AHII; now a college sophomore
DD (17) Beyond, Bigger, PHFHG, (skipped CtC) RtR, RevtoRev, MtMM, WG, WH, AHI, now in AHII

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mamayi
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by mamayi » Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:49 pm

Thank you for sharing that! What a wonderful testimony to the faithfulness of our God who meets us exactly where we need it most!
Blessings to you and your precious daughter!
Marine Wife for 14 years
Mother to
DS 07/02 Preparing
DD 04/04 Preparing
DD 07/06 LHFHG
DS 09/09 Playing
DD 05/12 Joining the party!

countrymom
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by countrymom » Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:05 pm

What a wonderful experience! That made my day too. :)
Countrymom
Wife to J
Big J - LHFHG, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, R2R, Rev to Rev, Modern Missions, beginning parts of World Geography
Little J - LHTH, LHFHG, Beyond, Bigger, Preparing, working in CTC

Heart_Mom
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by Heart_Mom » Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:35 pm

Wow! That's wonderful. It's amazing how sometimes the guides schedule a perfect verse/character study for what my children are needing at that moment. :D

Thanks for sharing with us!
Blessings,
Elisabeth

ds - 17
dd - 14
dd - 12
ds - 9
dd - 5 (Little Hearts for His Glory)

Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."

Heidi in AK
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by Heidi in AK » Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:24 pm

That is beautiful!!! I just love how HOD uses the Word, and I believe God uses it for His purposes!!!
Heidi
loving teaching my rewards!!!
Girlie (dd7) - Beyond, 4 days/week
Boy-o (ds4), LHTH, along for the ride!!! (all boy, whatever he can get his hands on, FULL OF ENERGY!)
Psalm 78:3-7

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golfmom
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Location: Arkansasa

Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by golfmom » Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:48 pm

Thank you all! I love how God speaks to us just when we need him most. Now all I need is to work on my listening skills :D .
Lori
Wife to Bobby for 12 years

Mom to 3 little golfers:
Madalyn(9)- Bigger/extentions
Haley(7)- Beyond
Joey(5)-Starting Little Hearts in Jan.

KristinBeth

Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by KristinBeth » Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:02 pm

Perfect timing! What a wonderful reminder to trust in Him. :D

Carrie
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by Carrie » Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:15 pm

golfmom,

Your post brought tears to my eyes too tonight. :D God is so faithful, and I am reminded so often that when we are in His Word He does truly use it to speak to our situation in the very moment we need Him most. :D This is why we make sure to have you in the Word with your kiddos multiple times every day through HOD. :D

Thanks so much for sharing! :D

Blessings,
Carrie

spidermansmum
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by spidermansmum » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:53 am

Wow :D Thankyou for sharing
- Delighted to have used LHTH,LHFHG and Beyond, Bigger , Preparing and DITHOR
currently Using
LHTH slowly with my 2 year old
Starting Bigger with my 8 y/o About to add on DITHOR
Finishing Preparing with my 12year with ASD/LD

Tracee
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Re: I got major goose bumps today!!

Post by Tracee » Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:42 am

I'm so glad I read this today. Your post made me cry. My son is dyslexic. We go through exactly the same thing. Praise the LORD for HOD. (((((((((HUGS))))))))) to you and your precious daughter. Know that you are not alone :) . Thank you for the encouragement.


Tracy
DS 12
DD 10/DS 10

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