My Brother Dan has Graduated!

Who said you can't have a graduation ceremony even though you are homeschooled?  We certainly do!  I can now say that more than half my family is out of high school.  Dan, who is #5 of 8 kids, graduated from homeschooling high school just a couple weeks ago.  Only 3 kids left!  What are they going to do with all their free time after that?  Play with grandkids! :)

Here is some pictures from Dan's Graduation ceremony.  Sorry about the dark pictures.  It was difficult lighting for picture taking.

The 5 who graduated!

We sang "O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus" 

Dan gave a really nice speech!  He took speech class and you could really see it in his presentation.  Andrew said that he should become a pastor.  We will see DV what he decides to do.

Right now he is going into H/VAC, studying at Grand Rapids Community College first and then transferring to Ferris State in a couple years.

My parents giving their little background speech on Dan and then presenting him with his diploma - another blessing about being homeschooled, the parents get to present their child with his/her diploma!

Thankful For My Christian Upbringing

After reading this article, I am very thankful for the strong homeschooling network that is in Grand Rapids.  Also thankful that Child Protective Services in MI has not been as picky as the different ones that the Jacksons have had to deal with so far.  I look at this also as a warning of what the future might hold as the governments around continue to try to gain more power and control everything in everyone's life.  I pray that God will soon bring this family back together.  I also pray that during this time of separation, the parents and kids will continue to stay strong in their faith.

Christian homeschooling family broken apart by N.J. agency
You can find the article HERE.

Are Homeschooled Kids Socialized?

I thought this was a cute video of what many people view homeschooling yet don't understand what truly goes on.  My family homeschools as well and the younger siblings are in just about every social connection possible, i.g. basketball teams, choir, band, drama, co-op groups, etc
It was well stated here.
Hope you enjoy it as well.