Re: Reading and Empty Nest...
Posted by: Blc914 <Blc914@...>
Moot96@aol.com writes:
> We must've had our youngest kids at the same age. I AM 48 now and my
> youngest, Julie, is 18 and is leaving for college on Saturday.
I had Katherine at 25 and Luke was born 2 months before my 30th birthday. I
will be 39 next month.
>
> And where have these years gone? I've got about 3 different books about
> empty nest stuff (incl Beth Moore's), but I haven't read them yet.
I am read Beth M's book -- Feathers in My Nest -- great book and not one that
is only for empty nesters! I think all moms should read it. It is a book of
memories, but there is a lot of meat in there too.
> I printed out the syllabus for
> her CORE class (English, writing, theology, kinda all rolled into one)
I worked at a private college years and years ago and they started doing this
CORE courses that combine a number of subjects. I think this is a great way
to teach (and learn).
> Prayer request - Julie is my youngest and also the only shy one in the
> family. She has a strong faith, but doesn't talk about it much. I'm
> praying
> that she meets lots of nice Christian girls!
I will be praying! I have been praying for the girls leaving-- I knew it was
coming soon!
> Oh, at Family Christian Stores, I got Beth Moore's new book (about Paul) for
> our church library.
I want this one. Our local Lifeway store has this one on sale Labor Day
weekend and also the new Stormie O'Maritan book -- The Power of A Praying
Husband. I may get those then.
> Do you get Moody Radio? On MidDay Connection tomorrow (Noon Central time),
> they're having the authors of this book on tomorrow:
I don't get this -- wonder if I can listen online. I will do some
investigating.
>
> Women's Bible Journal : Ephesians (Women's Bible Journal, 1)
> by Lenya Heitzig, Penny Pierce Rose
>
> It looks really interesting! Kind of a Bible Study book and journal all
> rolled into one.
Interesting..... I will have to check this out. I really like journalling.
Thanks as always for the chat! YSIC -- Barb