Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

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Patience
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by Patience » Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:04 pm

Wow, you all must be thrilled~ Hooray to you Riley! My daughter loves to draw and I know will be inspired by you! And also, I'd say you did a wonderful job communicating your picture to the interviewer. You were very warm and articulate! Tiffany, I hope you are encouraged by the fruit of your loving guidance of her and allowing room for her gifts and talents to grow.
Wife of 10 wonderful years
Mom to three
9 yo girl and 7 yo boy doing BIGGER
3yo girl listening in to all our reading

Carrie
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by Carrie » Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:57 pm

Thank you so much for sharing Riley's precious drawing of Jesus with us! :D How exciting that she won and that it comes on the end of a trying time for your little girl.

The Lord uses each of us in such unexpected ways, doesn't He? Riley is able to be a light to others through her artistic talent, and you are able to be a light for homeschooling through this exciting moment in your daughter's life.

You can both be so proud that you are using God's gifts for His glory! Congratulations and enjoy your trip. :D

Blessings,
Carrie

happyhomeschooling
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by happyhomeschooling » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:42 pm

I am Rejoicing with your family!!! What a great story. What a testimony to our Lord and to the home schooling
community as well. Thanks for sharing!
Blessing to you on your well deserved vacation :)
Wife to my best freind for 21 yrs. Mama to Stephaney, Elizabeth, and Victoria who are home with the Lord. Blessed with my Destiney 7, currently using BLHFHG

water2wine
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by water2wine » Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:39 pm

How exciting. What a beautiful and talented little girl you have. What a blessing. Congratulations! 8)
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)

CortezClan
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by CortezClan » Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:58 am

I HAVE to say something!

I am new here, I have been trying to see if HOD is right for our girls, and have been checking out the posts for weeks now just observing and gathering information for my decision but I have to say that this is the most encouraging and sweetest thing I seen!

Your daughter is SO beautiful and adorable, her artistic ability is amazing and you already know this but you are SO blessed by our Lord! Jesus is shining through her and she might not find out until heaven the impact that story and her picture had on all the lives who watched that!

But I also have to say that while reading your post and watching your video I heard God tell me that this is what he wants for my girls and I am undeniably certain I am supposed to be using HOD. The Lord is directing my steps so profoundly that I am literally weeping at my desk while I type this!

This board and your testimony has touched my life so much that I know our family will never be the same as we move forward on our new adventure!

Be blessed in the blessing of our Father but now I have to go into the restroom before I get concerned co-workers coming over and asking me what is wrong!!! sniff sniff (need a smilies with a happy face while crying cause the sad one does not show what I feel!)

Thank you for sharing this,
Heather
Loving HOD!! Married 9 yrs to my St. Paul Fireman hubby, Mama of 3 beautiful girls, Adriana 8, Elena 5, Elisia 4 and our miracle of a boy Alejandro 1!

Tiffini
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by Tiffini » Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:35 pm

Thanks, everyone, for your wonderful and excited responses to our news!

Heather, thank you so much for your words. They truly encouraged me and moved me. I am so glad that you are going to be using HOD with your precious girls and that the Lord is giving you clear direction. I KNOW that you will not be disappointed in any way. I do believe that God is directing the work of Carrie's hands and you and your family will be blessed by using her material. May God richly bless you in your homeschooling journey though all the ups and downs as He has ours. I'm so excited for you to begin!! :D
Tiffini
DD (21 ) Graduated! Used HOD from 5th Grade through 12th Grade!
B/G Twins (18) Graduated! Used HOD from 3rd through 12th Grade!
DS (12) and DS (10)- Preparing Hearts
HOD Users since 2008

netpea
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by netpea » Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:03 pm

Congratulations to Riley! Thanks for sharing!
Lee Ann
DD3 - LHTH
DD10 - no longer schooled at home
DS12 - no longer schooled at home

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deltagal
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by deltagal » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:11 am

Tiffini and Riley,

What wonderful news and such a beautiful drawing. Your family has been blessed and all of us as well. Thank you for taking the time to share.
With Joy!
Florence

My blog: http://florencebrooks.com/

Began HOD 1/2009
Currently using: Bigger, RTR, Rev to Rev and MTMM

Tree House Academy
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by Tree House Academy » Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:11 am

How amazing! Your daughter is a very gifted artist and such a pretty and happy little girl! God bless you all! And thanks for sharing your news with us. :)
~Rebecca~

ds13(8th) - Rev to Rev w/ TT Pre-Algebra, R&S English 6, CLE Reading 8, Rosetta Stone French
ds9 (4th) - Preparing Hearts, TT Math 4, R&S English 3, CLE Reading 4, & Writeshop Jr.

We have completed LHFHG, BLHFHG, Bigger, CTC, & RTR.

my3sons
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by my3sons » Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:07 pm

CortezClan wrote:I HAVE to say something!

I am new here, I have been trying to see if HOD is right for our girls, and have been checking out the posts for weeks now just observing and gathering information for my decision but I have to say that this is the most encouraging and sweetest thing I seen!

Your daughter is SO beautiful and adorable, her artistic ability is amazing and you already know this but you are SO blessed by our Lord! Jesus is shining through her and she might not find out until heaven the impact that story and her picture had on all the lives who watched that!

But I also have to say that while reading your post and watching your video I heard God tell me that this is what he wants for my girls and I am undeniably certain I am supposed to be using HOD. The Lord is directing my steps so profoundly that I am literally weeping at my desk while I type this!

This board and your testimony has touched my life so much that I know our family will never be the same as we move forward on our new adventure!

Be blessed in the blessing of our Father but now I have to go into the restroom before I get concerned co-workers coming over and asking me what is wrong!!! sniff sniff (need a smilies with a happy face while crying cause the sad one does not show what I feel!)

Thank you for sharing this,
Heather
Praise the Lord, Heather! :D When God speaks to us, I've found it is always wise counsel to listen. :wink: I think your girls would love HOD, and we would all love having you be a part of the board here. :D

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

juliekay
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Re: Really exciting news - and it involves HOD!

Post by juliekay » Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:13 pm

Wow! Thanks for posting your incredible story! It was so great to view your story and see how HOD has affected your lives! In turn you have encouraged us all who homeschool!
Julie
2010-2011
ds 13 RTR plus
ds 12 RTR plus
ds 8 RTR
dd 5
ds 2
We loved using Bigger & Preparing

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