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Chris V Forum All-Star
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How wonderful it is that I am here, with all of you! In this short time, my life has been enriched with words of encouragement, prayer, and learning about life and the education of my children! You 've helped me, and therefore, my wee ones.
I had been praying for a group of women, with whom to share such things with ~ but I thought I was praying for a group where I'd actually be with you all in real life, not virtually .
If it weren't for lovely member Christine, who posted an email to our local St. Joseph's homeschool group, in which she shared a blog post by lovely member Sarah M ~ where I found here blog, quickly fell in love with her, and started reading her blog as often as she posted... Then the little words 4Real popped up on her blog and I clicked ~ my life has never been the same since I am so happy to be here.
Is this not the cheesiest post you've ever read? ...Well, I'm cheesy like that. When I love someone, I let them know. Adoring you all and giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for leading me here.
__________________ Chris
Happy Wife with my Happy Life
Mama to My Five Girls ('04~'07~'09~'11~'11)
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Mimip Forum All-Star
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Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 11:35am | IP Logged
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Chris,
Not cheesy at all (okay just a little bit )
BUT... I feel the same way, so blessed by all the wonderful ladies!
__________________ In Christ,
Mimi
Wife of 16 years to Tom, Mom of DD'00, DD'02, '04(in heaven) DS'05, DS'08 and DS '12
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Angie Mc Board Moderator
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<---happy tears. I feel the same way. Blessed we are! Thanks for sharing, Chris and Mimi .
Love,
__________________ Angie Mc
Maimeo to Henry! Dave's wife, mom to Mrs. Devin+Michael Pope, Aiden 20,Ian 17,John Paul 11,Catherine (heaven 6/07)
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JodieLyn Forum Moderator
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Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 1:14pm | IP Logged
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Oh yes, I totally agree, you ladies are so sweet to actually say it.
How funny Chris.. I found the boards in a very simliar way. I read an article by Elizabeth (the founder) and it linked to her blog and I rarely read blogs, but I'd saved it and one evening I was stuck sitting holding the baby I believe and ran out of my normal things to do and went to her blog and that very day on her blog she had given the link to here. And since I can't read without "talking".. I signed up on the spot
__________________ Jodie, wife to Dave
G-18, B-17, G-15, G-14, B-13, B-11, G-9, B-7, B-5, B-4
All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education.
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Paula in MN Forum All-Star
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Chris V wrote:
Is this not the cheesiest post you've ever read? ...Well, I'm cheesy like that. |
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You should be living in Wisconsin!
I'm as happy as you are with all the women I've met and the life-long friendships I've made.
__________________ Paula
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Willa Forum All-Star
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Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 1:40pm | IP Logged
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That's sweet, not cheesy, Chris!
__________________ AMDG
Willa
hsing boys ages 11, 14, almost 18 (+ 4 homeschool grads ages 20 to 27)
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folklaur Forum All-Star
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this place can be SUCH a blessing.
and - the prayer warriors here are amazing.
i didn't think your post was cheesy at all!!!
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hylabrook1 Forum Moderator
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Oh, Chris... I know the feeling you've shared. And *cheesy* doesn't mean *insincere*. I'm so glad you've joined the list of women I love knowing!
Peace,
Nancy
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DominaCaeli Forum All-Star
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I know what you mean, Chris--I feel so very happy and blessed to be here too.
__________________ Blessings,
Celeste
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Mommy to six: three boys (8, 4, newborn) and four girls (7, 5, 2, and 1)
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Mary G Forum All-Star
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Thanks Chris V for taking the time to post this ... I've been on here "forever" and it still impresses me by what I can learn and also what I can share ... this is a unique community unlike any other out there.
God bless all you wonderful 4real ladies!
__________________ MaryG
3 boys (22, 12, 8)2 girls (20, 11)
my website that combines my schooling, hand-knits work, writing and everything else in one spot!
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joann10 Forum All-Star
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Chris V wrote:
Adoring you all and giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for leading me here. |
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Ditto
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Nina Murphy Forum All-Star
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Posted: Jan 21 2010 at 5:34pm | IP Logged
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Chris V wrote:
How wonderful it is that I am here, with all of you! In this short time, my life has been enriched with words of encouragement, prayer, and learning about life and the education of my children! You 've helped me, and therefore, my wee ones.
I had been praying for a group of women, with whom to share such things with ~ but I thought I was praying for a group where I'd actually be with you all in real life, not virtually .
If it weren't for lovely member Christine, who posted an email to our local St. Joseph's homeschool group, in which she shared a blog post by lovely member Sarah M ~ where I found here blog, quickly fell in love with her, and started reading her blog as often as she posted... Then the little words 4Real popped up on her blog and I clicked ~ my life has never been the same since I am so happy to be here.
Is this not the cheesiest post you've ever read? ...Well, I'm cheesy like that. When I love someone, I let them know. Adoring you all and giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for leading me here. |
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This is not cheesy. This is absolute grace. Thank YOU.
I can feel your love over the wires, and it's not even directed at *me*---hee hee hee.
__________________ God bless,
~~Nina
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RamFam Forum Pro
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JodieLyn wrote:
I found the boards in a very simliar way. I read an article by Elizabeth (the founder) and it linked to her blog and I rarely read blogs, |
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I too came here via Elizabeth's blog. It was her slide show of pictures following Karoline's birth and you ladies that convinced this (at the time, not yet) convert of the joys of a large family, openness to life, and homeschooling. Thank you all very much! My life has been very blessed thanks to you!
__________________ Leah
RamFaminNOVA
Tom ^i^, Kyle (my Marine), Adeline '00, Wyatt '05, Isaac '07 Philip '08,Michael '10, and John Xavier Feb '13
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stellamaris Forum All-Star
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Your so sweet, Chris! And I have been blessed already by your thoughtful contributions to the forum. It is truly a graced community; I feel the same way you do. God lead me here just when I needed it, and I'm truly grateful.
__________________ In Christ,
Caroline
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SeaStar Forum Moderator
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__________________ Melinda, mom to ds ('02) and dd ('04)
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Nique Forum All-Star
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Chris V, thanking God for you too
__________________ I had always thought that once you grew up you could do anything you wanted - stay up all night or eat ice cream straight out of the container. ~Bill Bryson
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Sarah M Forum All-Star
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Chris, you are the sweetest. I feel the same way about this place and these ladies. to everyone!
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Marcia Forum Pro
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yep me too. You know we are Christians by our love....remember that song from the 70's? it's true around here.
__________________ Marcia
Mom to six and wife to one
Homeschooling 10th, 7th, 5th, 2nd, PreK and a toddler in tow.
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robinhigh Forum Pro
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I definitely feel the same way!
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Becky Parker Forum All-Star
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(Trying to use all the encouraging icons!) Thanks for your post. I feel the same way and it's so nice that I am reminded not to take such a blessing for granted!
__________________ Becky
Wife to Wes, Mom to 6 wonderful kids on Earth and 4 in Heaven!
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