I wanted to simply say you have an extraordinary gift and how grateful I am that you have chosen to share it through HOD. Each day that I crack open an HOD guide I find myself thinking of you and your family and the children you used to teach in a classroom setting. Indeed, your ability for finding a common theme and identifying a teachable moment are exceptional. The manner in which you have laid out the guides and the sense of order combined with ease of use is a true marvel. Although, we still have a ways to go in truly gleaning all that we can from our guides, I know without a doubt that any time spent on lessons is worthwhile. There's no twaddle here, only rich experiences for learning, thinking, talking. So, thank you to you and your husband and children for somehow carving out the time to make HOD happen not just for you, but for all of us.
An Extraordinary Gift
An Extraordinary Gift
Carrie,
I wanted to simply say you have an extraordinary gift and how grateful I am that you have chosen to share it through HOD. Each day that I crack open an HOD guide I find myself thinking of you and your family and the children you used to teach in a classroom setting. Indeed, your ability for finding a common theme and identifying a teachable moment are exceptional. The manner in which you have laid out the guides and the sense of order combined with ease of use is a true marvel. Although, we still have a ways to go in truly gleaning all that we can from our guides, I know without a doubt that any time spent on lessons is worthwhile. There's no twaddle here, only rich experiences for learning, thinking, talking. So, thank you to you and your husband and children for somehow carving out the time to make HOD happen not just for you, but for all of us.
I wanted to simply say you have an extraordinary gift and how grateful I am that you have chosen to share it through HOD. Each day that I crack open an HOD guide I find myself thinking of you and your family and the children you used to teach in a classroom setting. Indeed, your ability for finding a common theme and identifying a teachable moment are exceptional. The manner in which you have laid out the guides and the sense of order combined with ease of use is a true marvel. Although, we still have a ways to go in truly gleaning all that we can from our guides, I know without a doubt that any time spent on lessons is worthwhile. There's no twaddle here, only rich experiences for learning, thinking, talking. So, thank you to you and your husband and children for somehow carving out the time to make HOD happen not just for you, but for all of us.
With Joy!
Florence
My blog: http://florencebrooks.com/
Began HOD 1/2009
Currently using: Bigger, RTR, Rev to Rev and MTMM
Florence
My blog: http://florencebrooks.com/
Began HOD 1/2009
Currently using: Bigger, RTR, Rev to Rev and MTMM
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6timeboymom
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- Location: Iowa
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
*clapping*
hear, hear!!! I second that!
hear, hear!!! I second that!
Darci
mom to 6 great boys-"they've got me surrounded!!"
using: as much HOD as possible!
mom to 6 great boys-"they've got me surrounded!!"
using: as much HOD as possible!
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Samuel'sMommy
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- Location: TN
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Re: An Extraordinary Gift
I third the OP! We love HOD! Thank you Carrie and family for all you do!
Stephanie
Wife to Adam for 27 years
Mom to Samuel (20), Isaiah (10), and Judah (5) through the miracle of adoption
Loved using LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, & RTR!
Wife to Adam for 27 years
Mom to Samuel (20), Isaiah (10), and Judah (5) through the miracle of adoption
Loved using LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, BHFHG, PHFHG, CTC, & RTR!
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water2wine
- Posts: 2743
- Joined: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:24 pm
- Location: GA
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
Awe how sweet. I completely agree. 
All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13
~Six lovies from God~4 by blessing of adoption
-MTMM (HS), Rev to Rev, CTC, DITHR
We LOVED LHFHG/Beyond/Bigger/Preparing/CTC/RTR/Rev to Rev (HS)
~Six lovies from God~4 by blessing of adoption
-MTMM (HS), Rev to Rev, CTC, DITHR
We LOVED LHFHG/Beyond/Bigger/Preparing/CTC/RTR/Rev to Rev (HS)
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
I SO agree! Thank you Carrie and family! 
Sharon
2017-2018
Ben (14yo) 8th with MTMM
and
Sam (12yo) 6th with RTR
Have already used and enjoyed: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, RTR & Rev to Rev
2017-2018
Ben (14yo) 8th with MTMM
and
Sam (12yo) 6th with RTR
Have already used and enjoyed: LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, Preparing, CTC, RTR & Rev to Rev
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gracelikerain
- Posts: 199
- Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2008 5:49 pm
- Location: NY
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
I completely agree!
I am in shock that I am so SATISFIED with everything HOD has to offer! My dc are too. We are learning & enjoying each other as we go about our day with HOD. My box checking tendencies are satisfied to boot!
I have NO desire to look anywhere else for our curriculum.
Thank you Carrie & thank your beautiful family as well!
God Bless!!

Thank you Carrie & thank your beautiful family as well!
God Bless!!
Georgette~
Isaiah 54:13
Blessed with 5 awesome gifts from God!
Trail Blazing 4 HIM!
dd-12-CTC
dd-9-Preparing
ds-6-LHFHG
dd-3-tagging along & keeping life real fun!
ds-5 months
Isaiah 54:13
Blessed with 5 awesome gifts from God!
Trail Blazing 4 HIM!
dd-12-CTC
dd-9-Preparing
ds-6-LHFHG
dd-3-tagging along & keeping life real fun!
ds-5 months
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6timeboymom
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- Joined: Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:59 pm
- Location: Iowa
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
i'm completely satisfied, too! that's very surprising to me-the curriculum junkie! the only thing i pout about is that my older two are older then the curriculum. *pout pout*gracelikerain wrote:I completely agree!I am in shock that I am so SATISFIED with everything HOD has to offer! My dc are too. We are learning & enjoying each other as we go about our day with HOD. My box checking tendencies are satisfied to boot!
I have NO desire to look anywhere else for our curriculum.
Thank you Carrie & thank your beautiful family as well!![]()
God Bless!!![]()
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Darci
mom to 6 great boys-"they've got me surrounded!!"
using: as much HOD as possible!
mom to 6 great boys-"they've got me surrounded!!"
using: as much HOD as possible!
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trustinghim
- Posts: 88
- Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:50 pm
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
Hi
I just wanted to say, I totally agree. Thanks Carrie!!! I often think of you throughout my day, and whenever I remember you, I thank God for you and your family!!
Love Deb
I just wanted to say, I totally agree. Thanks Carrie!!! I often think of you throughout my day, and whenever I remember you, I thank God for you and your family!!
Love Deb
Loving, living and learning at home.
Wife to my dearest friend, Mummy to 4 little lovelies
Homeschooling with:
DD 7: BLHFHG
DD 5: LHFHG
DS 3: LHTH
DS 9 weeks...delighting us all with smiles and giggles!!
Living in Australia!!!!
Wife to my dearest friend, Mummy to 4 little lovelies
Homeschooling with:
DD 7: BLHFHG
DD 5: LHFHG
DS 3: LHTH
DS 9 weeks...delighting us all with smiles and giggles!!
Living in Australia!!!!
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marypoppins
- Posts: 115
- Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:21 am
- Location: OH
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
Amen!! Amen!! (Standing Ovation!)
We are loving each and every day with HOD! In HOD I have found the cure for my former "grass is greener" syndrome and also that bug that used to drive me to search out the new "latest and greatest" curriculum to brighten our homeschool days. I have never been so content as we are now with HOD. I agree wholeheartedly with everything Deltagal said. It is truly a marvel how wonderfully everything ties together. I said on another homeschool forum yesterday, that I plan to keep all my HOD stuff to pass down to dc someday if they should so desire to homeschool their children. Who knows what the future holds, so I just want to make sure we always have access to such rich learning! Carrie, did you ever dream you would be creating an "heirloom" curriculum?!

We are loving each and every day with HOD! In HOD I have found the cure for my former "grass is greener" syndrome and also that bug that used to drive me to search out the new "latest and greatest" curriculum to brighten our homeschool days. I have never been so content as we are now with HOD. I agree wholeheartedly with everything Deltagal said. It is truly a marvel how wonderfully everything ties together. I said on another homeschool forum yesterday, that I plan to keep all my HOD stuff to pass down to dc someday if they should so desire to homeschool their children. Who knows what the future holds, so I just want to make sure we always have access to such rich learning! Carrie, did you ever dream you would be creating an "heirloom" curriculum?!
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
I so AGREE! Thank you for sharing your heart. I am so blessed to have all you girls share your journey with me and vice versa. God is GOOD! 
Mary, Mama to 4 amazing sons and wife to one incredible husband! Come check us out on the blog: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/MamaMary/
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
Hi Florence! I just wanted to tell you I sent you a private message.deltagal wrote:Carrie,
I wanted to simply say you have an extraordinary gift and how grateful I am that you have chosen to share it through HOD. Each day that I crack open an HOD guide I find myself thinking of you and your family and the children you used to teach in a classroom setting. Indeed, your ability for finding a common theme and identifying a teachable moment are exceptional. The manner in which you have laid out the guides and the sense of order combined with ease of use is a true marvel. Although, we still have a ways to go in truly gleaning all that we can from our guides, I know without a doubt that any time spent on lessons is worthwhile. There's no twaddle here, only rich experiences for learning, thinking, talking. So, thank you to you and your husband and children for somehow carving out the time to make HOD happen not just for you, but for all of us.
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Re: An Extraordinary Gift
Oh Ladies! You've got me all teared-up at the computer, and I am not a teary sort of person!
Our writing and our business are both sustained through prayer. We hold fast to the Lord and pray for Him to show us what to write and how to put it together. I am so thankful that the Lord is good at taking my less than perfect life and using it for His glory. He somehow takes all of my teaching experiences and molds them into what He desires in our guides. I covet your prayers, and I'm so thankful that HOD is helping your families in some small way to glorify the Lord even more.
Thank you all for sharing on this thread, as I store these posts away in my heart like a treasure for times when the going isn't so smooth. I am blessed and encouraged by each one of you today!
Blessings,
Carrie
Our writing and our business are both sustained through prayer. We hold fast to the Lord and pray for Him to show us what to write and how to put it together. I am so thankful that the Lord is good at taking my less than perfect life and using it for His glory. He somehow takes all of my teaching experiences and molds them into what He desires in our guides. I covet your prayers, and I'm so thankful that HOD is helping your families in some small way to glorify the Lord even more.
Thank you all for sharing on this thread, as I store these posts away in my heart like a treasure for times when the going isn't so smooth. I am blessed and encouraged by each one of you today!
Blessings,
Carrie