Just bought Beyond...! I'm excited!!!

tawbur · Post by **tawbur** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:31 pm

I can't wait to get into this material with my kids!

I've been reading the board here just since learning about HOD this last week, right before going to our annual hs bookfair here in TX this weekend. I was seriously trying to decide between MFW and WP, then here comes HOD at the last minute. When I first looked at the website, I somehow thought it was just a preschool - early elem. curric, which would be okay, but not exactly something I could "settle" on for the long run.

But walking into our bookfair, I mapped out where MFW was and where HOD was, and their booths were so close to each other, just so convenient for me. All day I basically went back and forth between these 2 booths trying to compare both in all areas. I had been looking seriously at MFW for the last 3 years, and this was the year that I planned on starting Adv.

But, with Carrie and Julie patiently helping me to understand the ins and outs of HOD, I was sold! It didn't matter that I would be using other things for some of the "Basics", because that is sooooo easy to work around with HOD. What really mattered was the total Bible/character integration and flow of the History and Science, as well as the "CM" philosophy throughout. But the final point that really sold me was the "Emergent Reading Schedule" and comprehension questions, along with the integration of DITHOR afterwards.

What a relief to finally have a schedule using real books to slowly move my kids from early readers to independent readers with comprehension questions and all flowing within such a great history curric! I just love all the books the Carrie has chosen!

My kids will be in K, 2nd and 3rd. I could have gone with the "Bigger" program, but I just didn't want my kids to miss out on the "Beyond" program, because it seems like such a good foundational place to start for my kids, and we can all be on the same page easily. I did buy some of the "Little Hearts" books that I just want to read to my kids on the side.

I'm excited to FINALLY find something that looks doable for all the subjects and really tries to nourish the heart towards God!

Thanks to all you who have mentioned HOD elsewhere, because I found out about it on another board or list. Or I may still not have known about it, and very likely wouldn't have visited their booth yesterday.

Thank you,

Teresa

water2wine · Post by **water2wine** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:46 pm

How exciting! I think you are going to love HOD! Isn't it awesome how we make plans and then God makes His known.

I can't wait to do Beyond. It looks like so much fun! Congratulations and welcome to the Happy HOD Mommy board!

MamaMary · Post by **MamaMary** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:08 pm

Welcome Teresa! Congratulations

We are using Beyond too! If you check out the "Week In Review" threads you can see pictures of many different families, in action! I can't wait to see yours there too

Amey · Post by **Amey** » Sat May 10, 2008 10:57 pm

Hi Teresa!

Welcome! I am a newbie too...and I could have written your post! I have been pouring over the WP and MFW catalogues for the last month or so and then somehow I ended up checking out HOD and it just felt right immediately! So, I am waiting on my box! I will be doing LHFHG with my first grader and letting my four yr. old tag along on some of the activities. I too am thrilled at the scripture memory that will finally actually HAPPEN with HOD and the Bible integration throughout! Looking forward to getting to know you. (I'm from TX too, but live in Mexico)

momof2n2 · Post by **momof2n2** » Sat May 10, 2008 11:09 pm

YAY - yes - Beyond has been awesome! Nice that you could start there and leave room for Bigger!
Welcome!

Post by **Carrie** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:12 pm

Teresa,

Glad to see you again! We were excited to meet many wonderful moms in Arlington and are glad you're looking forward to doing "Beyond...".

We pray it may bless you and your family.

Blessings,
Carrie

my3sons · Post by **my3sons** » Mon May 12, 2008 9:43 pm

Teresa,

I'm so glad you are here, and we loved our weekend in Arlington meeting wonderful moms such as yourself! I'll be doing Beyond... next year too, and it'll be great fun to share with one another here on the board. Keep on posting here - you'll find this to be a great place to unwind and celebrate with other Christian ladies using HOD.

In Christ,
Julie