Proud to be an American

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On November 11th, Veterans Day, I put our American flag out at dawn and took it down at dusk. I couldn’t help but think of my dad and our neighbor Mr. Ford. I was very young when I first noticed Mr. Ford, early in the morning, raising the American flag on his tall flagpole. I watched as he pulled that flag higher and higher until it was waving high in the sky. He secured it tightly and then stood back and saluted. At dusk I would see him go outside, and slowly lower the flag, fold it neatly and go inside. I remember asking my dad why Mr. Ford did this every day, weather permitting. My father answered something like this, “He is proud to be an American. The flag represents our country and all that it stands for. It is a symbol of freedom and for the sacrifices that men have given for that freedom. You don’t have to salute when you see it, but always put your hand over your heart out of respect for our country.”
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Do You Want to be a Teacher?

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I was a senior in high school and was required to talk to the high school counselor about my future. I was nervous as I sat across from him in his office. I waited for him to speak. He knew I had planned on going to college. He looked at me and asked what career I was pursuing. Without hesitation I told him, “I want to be an elementary teacher.” I thought he would be pleased that I knew exactly what I wanted. Instead he told me he didn’t think I had the personality to be a teacher.
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Discipline Techniques for Pre-School Children

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I’d like to label my teaching tips for three and four year olds, “Tell and Show."
Whatever it is that you are trying to teach you tell. It is proceeded by the show. Children may hear you as you give directions and instruction, but they really begin to understand when they see you do it.
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Truth in Real Life Moments

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Are you looking for ways to teach your kids or your students about historical Christian figures or missionaries from the past? I've already shared links to the Kids 4 Truth daily devotional site where you can read and listen to short dramatizations of Christians from the past. Now, Kids 4 Truth has just finished publishing a CD set featuring all of these stories. See the description below to get a better idea of what these CD's are all about.
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A Half Pound or a Pound and a Half?

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Today is a good day to blog!  Here I am sitting at my computer wondering who will read what I am about to write.  When I think of the millions of people in the world, there is only one special person reading this, and it is you.

We moved from Missouri to Oliver Springs, Tennessee a year ago. We live in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains and I can see the mountains from my window as I am on the computer. Even though it is November, it is a beautiful day and we’re enjoying the 70 degree weather.  I’m sure it won’t last long as winter will soon be upon us.
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Prayer from a Mother's Heart

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Only a mother can understand the deep desire for God's blessing to be upon her child. The prayers for God's protection, guidance, and grace on their lives are unending. This is a poem I wrote years ago to capture some of my prayers for my son when he was a child.

Thank you Lord for this child so fair,
That you gave to us and put in our care.
May he grow to be strong, healthy and humble,
Learn to draw strength from You so he will not stumble.
Surround him with love and protect him each day,
Then give him the wisdom to do as You say.

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