They start ’em on the road young
Just a quick Sunday post. Yesterday we went to the Metrocentre in Newcastle, a 15 minute train ride. The mall has its own train platform! Joshua spotted something that interested […]
Friday Field Trip 1
Field Trip Fridays are here, and one of our reasons for home educating the children during this year in the UK. We want to see and experience first hand all […]
Out and About
I walked the mile or so to the Drs office yesterday to complete my registration. This was my first time navigating the way all on my own. I looked at […]
Country Mouse Comes to Town
None of us have spent much time in “the city.” Our house in the States is in a town of about 17,000. Moving to a city of about 45,000 in […]
Lindisfarne Gospels
Yesterday, Rob attended a short presentation at the Cathedral about the displayed Lindisfarne Gospels. Lindisfarne is not far from Durham and the two have a close historical connection. Currently on […]
A Coffee Drinker’s Guide to the UK
No doubt, Tea is King in the UK. They drink it early and often–not just at four o’clock. The stores are full of several varieties of teas. I don’t mind […]
The pace of Sundays
Our first Sunday in England was a lesson in the purpose of Sundays. For years, our family has seldom left for church all together–all four of us at the same […]
Ah, Durham
We stayed close to home early in the day. It took an extra day to figure out why there was no heat or hot water in the house. We are […]
Settling In
Gilesgate, Durham, UK Our first morning of our first full day in the house in England. It is quiet in the house. I am the only one up. My coffee […]
Go Time!
It is finally here. Today, Wednesday, September 4 we leave the USA. Some days we thought it would never get here. We leave out of Houston tonight. Tomorrow we have […]
Preparing for the British Invasion
Today we leave Alabama and make a run to visit family in Texas. We depart for England out of Houston next week. When we leave Alabama today, we must have […]
What a day as we get ready to leave!
Power of Attorney FiledDriver’s License RenewedAbsentee Voter Registration AppliedVan cleaned and dropped off at Rambo’s for SaleBirthday surprises securedBanking finishedHomeschool completedBayshore Christian School visits celebrated with lunchComputer repair underwayHotel reservations […]
Good Friends, God’s Love, and Great Times
This is our last weekend in Alabama. There are many chores left to do. However, we have chosen not the chores, but the joys. The chores will have to wait […]
Wrapping up Some Loose Ends
Loose ends. Moving out of the country means that we have more loose ends than we have time, it would seem. The task of logistics of getting overseas for a […]
And in just one day…
After several weeks of uncertainty about renting our house and finding a new place to live in Durham, the issue was settled in just one day. We rented our house […]
What about the Millennials?
In recent days Rachel Held Evans, Edward Bowser, and others have provided some valuable discussion on the Church and her relationship to those of the Millennial Generation. Their contributions provide […]
Commodities
Time is a finite commodity. We can spend it, save it, use it, or waste it. Most days I do a little bit of all of those. I would imagine […]
How’s it going?
Many of you have asked about our timeline for our departure to England to attend school at Durham University this fall. We appreciate the concern, support, and prayers. We are […]
Things I want to do
The extensive list of things I want to do in England grows longer and longer as we prepare to leave. I’ll try to put as much as I can on […]
The Preparation is Part of the Education
Embarking upon a spiritual/emotional/journey like beginning a PhD in England has led us to several new and unexpected experiences. We are learning new things that aren’t even related to the […]
Traveling Light
Packing for a year away from home I hope is a lot like packing our camper for a summer vacation road trip. During the summer months we normally spend two […]
Learning about Home Education
After talking by Skype to County Durham we are getting set up to, as the Brits say, “Home Educate” during our one year in the UK. The UK has a […]
Along the Path
Whenever we can get out into the woods, I like to go hiking. I enjoying exploring something new, seeing new things in the familiar places, and watching our children do […]
Beth’s Pew
Alas, the best laid plans….. Now it was a reminder to me of the elephant sized list of unfinished projects around my house, each project high on the list of […]
The Wheels are Turning
One day recently, I saw a young family who has just moved into the area. They are a picture of potential and possibility. A new community and new job and […]
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