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The Old Schoolhouse
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Home Where They
Belong
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May 23, 2007
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 Memorial Day is coming up on Monday for those of us in
the US. And while for some people it is just another 4 day
weekend, now that I have personally lost a friend in the war, it is
so much more.
Today's edition of THM honors all of our
military and their families. Losing a friend really emphasized
the fact that freedom isn't
free. Our men and women in the service not only give of
themselves, but their families do as well - dealing with the
moves, the separations, the fear.
Looking for
information on military homeschooling? You can click here to subscribe to our
military newsletter or read the current issues or archives by
clicking on the side tab. You can also get to know other
homeschooling military families and keep up with news by
visiting the Military Home Front blog. Still
looking for more? Purchase the Winter issue of TOS which
highlighted military homeschooling.
You all may be
spread out all over the world, but you're definitely not
alone. God is always with you and our thoughts and prayers are
with you as well. Hug your family and tell them that the folks
from TOS said "Thank you."
Enjoy every
minute!
THM
Editor
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 Home Where They
Belong
Gena Suarez, TOS Publisher
Gena's still soaking up the Florida
sunshine this week, but she'll be back soon. In the meantime,
I'm grateful to join Todd Wilson, the Familyman, as a second
voice of the men supporting homeschooling.
A lot of us
are looking forward to Memorial Day weekend. It's easy for the
activities to crowd out the real reason for the holiday:
remembering and honoring the members of our military who have
served our nation in war and in peace. Many soldiers, sailors,
airmen and marines are with us everyday, and we don't realize
it. They have taken their experience from the military and
used it to build America's economy by working in private
businesses.
I have great respect for our military men
and women. Without Tia Linschied and many others who have
worked in all kinds of posts, in all kinds of conditions, our
homes and families would not have the security that they enjoy
today. In between the activities and leisure time this holiday
weekend, take time to ask your friends if they served in the
military, and if they did, thank them for their service. We
owe them a debt we can never truly repay.
Proudly
American,
Steve Walden
www.WaldensWits.com
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 Homeschool Freebies
Julie Nott, TOS Marketing Manager
Did you know Memorial Day was originally called
Decoration Day to honor the nation's Civil War dead by
decorating their graves? By proclamation of General John A.
Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, it was first widely
observed on May 30, 1868.
"We should guard their graves with
sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of
the nation can add to their adornment and security, is but a
fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let
pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent
visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or
neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or the
coming generations, that we have forgotten as a people the
cost of a free and undivided Republic. If other eyes grow
dull, and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the
solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and
warmth of life remains to us."
-General John
Logan, General Order No. 11, May 5, 1868 Looking for
educational things to do on this day, lest we forget too?
Check out this website for activities, poems, word
scrambles and searches, coloring pages and a fact sheet of
America's Wars. Here's a Memorial Day Internet Treasure Hunt! And finally, a video tribute intended for use in sermon illustrations.
A good visual for the kids. Enjoy the long weekend and find a
way for your family to remember...
-Julie
P.S.
Don't forget to shop the "Back to Homeschool" Sale in the TOS Store!
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Schoolhouse Spotlight
Dena Wood, Schoolhouse Store
Manager
A brand new addition to our store is the
Music CD: They Are Fighting For
Me by Norm
Schmidt. This CD features 15 songs (seven originals) in
a unique combination of Christian Gospel with a country flair
and was created to honor our troops. In Norman's own words,
"When the war in Iraq was just a
few months old, there were several high profile rescues where
we as Americans were drawn into the reality of the War.
We saw the faces of our young people who were giving their
lives. Troops with soldiers unknown to me were freely going
into the darkness of night to fight for my freedom, for our
freedom and to set another people free. I was humbled when I
realized "They are fighting for me." I know that as our
country continues to fight for freedom, each of our hearts
will somehow be touched by those who give their lives in noble
spirit. We need to pray fervently for our soldiers, ask God
for a hedgerow of protection, and to help them march the final
victory."
Each
inspiring, encouraging CD sells for $12, with a portion of the
proceeds going to provide CD's for those in active military
service.
Our G.A. Henty Audio - True to the Old Flag:
A Tale of the American War of Independence offers ten hours (!) of
listening in this MP3 CD. Learn about the Battles of Lexington
and Concord, Bunker Hill, The Declaration of Independence,
Washington Crossing the Delaware, Saratoga, and the final
surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Truly inspirational! The
United States Navy
Project Pack from
Hands of a Child will teach your student about history,
Special Forces, ranks and much more.
-Dena
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The Familyman
Todd Wilson, Familyman Ministries
The Familyman is
experiencing technical difficulties.
He had a great column
ready for you all this week, but alas... it's lost somewhere
in cyberspace. He'll be back with us next week. Now back to
our regularly scheduled
programming.
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 Mercy in the Morning
Deborah Wuehler, TOS Senior Editor
Military services
are actively recruiting homeschoolers these days. Why? Because
they are young people of character and academic ability. Want
to know more about homeschoolers in the military? Visit
Homeschool Legal Defense Association's
website.
Now more than ever we need to remember
all the military personnel and veterans among us. They need to
know we are proud of them and that we honor them for their
service to our country. God gave us this country and when we
serve this country, we serve the God who gave it to us. May He
sustain us through these uncertain times.
Do something different with your
children and find a veteran or current military personnel and
ask them about their tour of duty and don't forget to thank
them for their service. Not only will you bless that person,
your children will not soon forget the
experience.
"For by thee I have
run through a troop;
and by my God have I leaped over a
wall."
Psalm
18:29
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