Day: February 23, 2006

Another day, some more math, a myraid mixture of grammar, cursive, history, and reading. But really, I like it. Right now I am reading Adam of the Road, a great book about medieval England, and Master Cornhill, another great book about medieval England. Tommorow is Current Events day and I’m thinking about a certain article in World Mag. Later Mom will take us to the library to return our books and get some new ones. Since I am working on my annual research report I wil need some more research books. My topic this year is “The Great Pyramids”. I have been learning a lot of interesting things in my books this year. Next year I will do some more world history and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books for this year, they all look so good. I should get back to work. More later.

Kelly

It was quite a shock for me yesterday to hear that a fellow I knew growing up in Oregon, Steve MacDonald died of a heart attack the other day. He was several years younger than I. I have been thinking about it quite a bit lately in the context of how I am living my life and what I am doing with my family. I am doing pretty much what I can for my family. I am focusing on the kid’s school, working to get my economic house in order, moving closer to Grandpa Lauro and Grandma Conchita, trying to get a way for Grandpa Milo and Grandma Sarah to winter with us, and, most importantly, doing what is possible to establish a strong relationship between Jesus all of the members of our family. On the other hand, it seems like I am missing the boat with respect to my career and how I much time I have available for the family. It seems like I could find a better balance. I want to let this event motivate me to evaluate where I am in my career and find a way to do more meaningful work. We are mandated to make a living.  I should make that living in the most excellent way possible.  What my employer gets out of my efforts and the spirit I bring to the effort are now more critical than ever.  I must have a better spirit through all of this so that people can see Christ in me and I can give the best that God has given me to give.