What’s Been Happening Around Here….

This week was a busy one for me. Even though we homeschool year-round, our school schedule is more relaxed in the summer time. This week we just started homeschooling again in earnest, and I’ve been going ahead full-time with my school studies. Right now, I’m preparing for the GED test that I’ll be taking in December.

On Wednesday, Mom and I had the opportunity to meet with the Director of Nursing Education at our local college. There’s just one college on the island and they’ve just started to offer a nursing program. I was delighted to learn that I won’t have to leave the island to study to become a nurse! Actually, it’s possible that I’ll be able to start college courses this January –just a few weeks after I graduate from homeschool. :-) Please continue to pray that God will direct my steps and that I will always do His will for my life.

In addition to studying for tests in December, I’m also helping my younger siblings get back into their school routine. Even though it isn’t always fun or easy to tutor them, it’s great practice! Each time I do my duties around the home and help Mom with homeschooling, I’m gaining invaluable experience that will only help me should I become a wife and mother in the future. :-)

Yesterday, we had an interesting experience…I was chatting with my lovely friend Jenna on Skype and I was just about to tell her that there was a thunderstorm in our area. Then suddenly a large bolt of lightning struck just outside our living room window –just a few feet away from where I was sitting! The thunderclap was so LOUD that my ears were sore for awhile afterwards. My sister Sara was sitting on the couch and she had a ceramic mug and metal spoon. The mug just broke up in her hand! I’m so grateful that we were all fine! The lights dimmed and the fans spun slowly, but the electricity was restored about 2 hours later by our power company. The bolt also fried our internet modem. Thankfully, Dad was able to purchase a new modem. But now our wireless router doesn’t work so we’re praying we can have it fixed on Monday.

I should apologize for a photo-less blog post. I’ve been so busy these past few weeks I just haven’t been taking many pictures. But I plan on using the camera more often next week so look out for some photos here in a few days. :-) Hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

What have you been up to this week? Did you start school again? Have you had any scary experiences with thunder? Share your thoughts in a comment below!