So I began taking classes in Fall semester, which has been an incredible experience. I love learning and two credit classes per semester it's perfect for a busy Mom. At first, I thought, this will be a piece of cake, but alas it's been challenging and not at all easy. This is my third and final, for the year, semester and I forgot how much writing I'm expected to do in university English but I'm remembering quickly. I am looking forward to the semester's end, though, I like the thought of vacation time with family.
My family has been as supportive as they can be, we are still indeed a busy family even in the so- called summer vacation months. Both teenagers have part-time employment and are happy to feel that rush of independence. Our little six-year-old, after a few weeks off, is back at homeschool working hard and enjoying the schedule she's grown accustomed to. She doesn't do well with a lack schedule at all. She thrives on a year-round school schedule, rather than several months off all at once. Despite all our busy lives, we always find time to remember how much we love each other and that we are all in this life together.
I have become more healthy these past months, taking my iron supplements faithfully every day. The specialist now has me on three a day instead of two but sees progression with my anemia. It was definitely affecting me all this time with fatigue and weight gain. Such a vast difference now that we're getting my body back on track. The only real side effect is cramping and I believe I've only ever experienced iron poisoning once thus far which I am grateful for. Believe me, I have been praying a lot concerning my body handling and absorbing the iron it needs to help me feel well so I can manage and cope with all the daily tasks I have. I love my family very much and live to serve them.
Although I felt overwhelmed at first with adding my own schooling to my daughter's schooling, I feel I'm getting the hang of it now and look forward to pursuing some more degrees as I go. Our oldest daughter has enrolled for BYU-I Pathway program herself to take freshmen classes while working full-time and is still running her own cleaning business. We are so pleased with her choices to work hard and make her own way. Our son sees the benefits of it already and is making his own plans to save now and feel more prepared when he graduates from high school. It's wonderful to have such an educational-minded family. All of us are never satisfied with the learning we have we always seem to want more.
I feel that I get my desire to learn from my own parents' examples to further their knowledge no matter what age they are. My father, in particular, loves the books I send that help him remember how things were and learn old ways with new ways on how to be more self-reliant. It's been great to get feedback about the pioneer ways and interesting gardening ideas from these books. I'll have to find out which ones he find the most helpful and pass them on in my next blog. Such a great example that learning is a lifelong goal.
Until next time, may God bless you and keep you safe.
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