Homeschool trip Pt. 1

Today, we went on a Homeschool trip with our Aunt Sissi and her boys, Coty, and Levi. We went to the Hiddenite Museum. We really enjoyed looking at the displays. Here is some pictures.

This is a side view of the museum

A bush outside of the building.

This is a old picture of the house (museum)

Rocks and gems

We will post more pictures very soon!

3 sisters

Karen tagged us for this birthday meme. (Thank you, Karen!)

This is Grace's birthday:

April 21st

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1) List 3 events:

1509-Henry VIII ascends the throne of England (unofficially) at the death of his father,Henry VII.

753-Romulus and Remus found Rome(traditional).

1952- Secretary's Day is first celebrated.

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2) List 2 Births:

1926-Queen Elizabeth II of the U.K.

1729-Empress Catherine II of Russia

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3) List 1 death:

1509-King Henry VII of England

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We're tagging, Sis. Kristi, and Courtney,:)

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Please go over and read Karen's answers:)

The Most Honored Guest

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When Queen Victoria reigned in England, she would occasionally

visit some of the humble cottages of her subjects.

One time she entered the home of a widow and stayed to

enjoy a brief period of Christian fellowship. Later on, the

poor woman was taunted by her worldly neighbours.

"Granny," they said, "who's the most honored guest you've

ever entertained in your home?" They expected her to say it

was Jesus, for despite their constant ridicule of her Christian

witness, they recognized her deep spirituality. But to their

suprise she answered, "The most honered guest I've entertained

is her Majesty, the queen." "Did you say the queen?

Ah, we caught you this time! How about this Jesus you're

always talking about? Isn't he your most honored guest?"

Her answer was definite "No, indeed! He's not a

guest. He lives here!" Her hecklers were put to silence.

THE ANVIL AND THE HAMMERS

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I stood one evening by the blacksmith's door

and heard the anvil ring the vesper chime,

And looking in, I saw upon the floor

old hammers worn with years of beating time.

"How many anvils have you had," said I,

"to wear and beat those hammers so?"

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"Just one," the blacksmith said, with a twinkling eye,

"The anvil wears the hammers out, you know."

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And so I thought, the Anvil of God's Word,

for ages skeptics' blows have beat upon.

And thought the sound of clanging blows is heard,

The anvil is unharmed, the hammers gone.

Behind the our house

Here is some pictures of behind our house:) (before we got the puppies.)HannahThis is a big tree behind our house. (our house is on the right.)

Here is something Grace and Hannah made.

Here is a picture of us, at Hannah's birthday party.

Hannah's Birthday Party...............

Hi, Hannah's birthday party was on Saturday evening at our house. We had a lot of fun:) Here is some of the pictures. Hannah and Mamaw
Mom, Hannah, and our cousin Charity.

Coty, Hannah, and Levi (our cousins)
Carrie, (our uncle Nathan's fiancee) Hannah, and our uncle Nathan.

Hannah and Kaitlyn.

-3 Sisters-

Since today is Hannah's 11th birthday, we are going to put 11 things about Hannah.

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1. She was born on March 27th, 1996 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

2. She was saved on March 10, 2002 at age 5.

3. Her favorite color is sky blue.

4. She loves animals:)

5. She likes to play at the park. (Which she did today.)

6. She likes to play with her new puppy, Charlie Brown.

7. She likes playing with her toy horses.

8. She likes to dress up.

9. She likes playing outside.

10. She likes reading animal books.

11. She likes jewelry and new shoes.

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Happy Birthday, Hannah!

You're a great sister!

Happy Birthday Hannah!

Happy 11th Birthday!

We love you!!!!

Calligraphy.........

New family members!

Here is two of our new family members:) ,we got yesterday. They are border collie/blue heeler. The one on the left is Hannah's and is named Charlie, and the one on the right is Grace's, but it doesn't have a name yet. We will take more pictures of them soon.

3 sisters

I'd rather have Jesus

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1. I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold,

I'd rather be His than have riches untold;

I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands,

I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand.

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Chorus:

Than to be the king of a vast domain

Or be held in sin's dread sway;

I'd rather have Jesus than anything.

This world affords today.

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2. I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause,

I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;

I'd rather have Jesus than world-wide fame,

I'd rather be true to His holy name.

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Chorus:

Than to be the king of a vast domain

Or be held in sin's dread sway;

I'd rather have Jesus than anything.

This world affords today.

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George Beverly Shea

Around our house Pt1

Here is some pictures of our Livingroom.

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3 sisters

God is able

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"God is able!" Words of comfort,

Though the days be dark with dread;

God is able to deliver

Though deep darkness round us spread.

"God is able!" Words of uplift

When all hope hath from us gone,

Granting, not the feared disaster,

But undreamt-of bliss alone.

"God is able!" Words suggestive!

What can God the Lord not do?

May our crisis not afford Him,

Chance to shew us wonders new?

"God is able!" Word unchanging!

Ne'er can dawn so dark a day,

But this word, with all its fullness,

Can our minds and spirits stay.

We're back!

Since our last post, we have returned to North Carolina. We will be posting regularly now that we are online. Our family completed our mission work in Northern Ireland, and we are seeking the Lord's will for our lives. Our Mom will be re-starting her blog soon.

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We have moved into a house our Grandparent's own. (We will be posting pictures of it soon. We are living in Taylorsville, N.C. The house has 3 bedrooms, and a huge backyard.

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Grace and I will be starting Driver's Education next month. (We are looking forward to it.) Hannah will be turning 11 on March 27th.

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We have been doing school this week. It has been really warm the last few days but it has been raining a lot today.

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In Christ,

3 sisters

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labours increase;
To added affliction He addeth His Mercy
To mutiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
His Love has no limit; His grace has no measure;
His power no boundary known to men;
For out of His riches in Jesus
He giveth and giveth and giveth again.
- Annie Johnson Flint

The Touch of the Masters Hand

Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer

thought it scarcely worth his while

to waste much time on the old violin,

but held it up with a smile;

"What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,

"Who'll start the bidding for me?"

"A dollar, a dollar"; then two!" "Only two?

Two dollars, and who'll make it three?

Three dollars, once; three dollars twice; going for three.."

But no, from the room, far back,a gray-haired man

came forward and picked up the bow;

Then, wiping the dust from the old violin,

and tightening the loose strings, he played a melody pure and sweet

as caroling angel sings.

The music ceased, and the auctioneer,

with a voice that was quiet and low,

said; " Now, What am I bid for the old violin?"

And he held it up with the bow.

A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two?

Two thousand! And who'll make it three?

Three thousand, once, three thousand, twice,

and going and gone," said he.

The people cheered, but some of them cried,

"We do not quite understand

what changed its worth." Swift came the reply:

"The touch of a master's hand.

"And many a man with life out of tune,

and battered and scarred with sin,

Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd,

much like the old violin,

A"mess of pottage," a glass of wine;

a game - and he travels on.

"He is going" once, and "going twice,

He's going and almost gone."

But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd

never can quite understand

the worth of a souland the change that's wrought

by the touch of the Master's hand.

Today, we went to Exploris Aquarium. We really enjoyed it:)

Here is some pictures of the Touch Tank. You can touch dog fish (a certain type of shark.) and rays and

can hold sea urchins, starfish, and clams.

Hannah will be putting pictures of seals on her blog soon.

Calligraphy

~Grace

Three Sisters

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*This shirt is from 3 sisters Island, New York

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Karen's New Blog

Karen has offically started her own blog. So, be sure to check out her NEW blog!!

Welcome to the "blogsphere" Karen!! We are looking forward to reading your posts!!

~3 sisters

Christmas Dinner Photos

On Wednesday, we went to Bethel's Christmas Dinner in Londonderry. We really enjoyed it.

Here is some pictures. If you would like to see pictures of the Christmas play just go to Ethel's blog.

Hannah

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Here is a few pictures of some of the kids that were in the Christmas play.

Jade

Jordan and Nathan

Baby bearded dragons.

Grace and Hannah got new baby bearded dragons on Tuesday. Grace traded Tannin for the two and Hannah paid the rest with her Christmas money. They really like them. Here is a picture of Grace's bearded dragon Kong Long. (Which is Chinese for dragon.) If you would like to see a picture of Hannah's bearded dragon just click here.

Around "Ards" Pensisula..

3 sisters

Be sure to check Mom's blog today!! She posted a GREAT recipe!!

Hi, On Monday, Bro. Mark came over and worked on our computer. On Tuesday, we did school and went to church. Wednesday, we went to Londonderry and ate at the Ho's house. Thank you Paul and Ethel, it was delicious! We also went to Bethel's midweek service that night. Yesterday, we got our groceries and today, we've been doing school and went to the library. Next Wednesday, is Bethel's Christmas dinner. We are really looking forward to it. Grace has been drawing and painting today.

~ 3 sisters ~

Happy 8th Birthday, Jade!!!

This is Bro. Stan's and Sis. Karen's daughter.

Tonight, after we got home from the Christmas service at Ballymaconnell Nursing Home. Bro. Stan Cullen called and told us his son Marky got saved this evening. Praise the Lord! Marky will be 6 years old in a few weeks. Bro. Stan is the Pastor of Solid Rock Independent Baptist Church in Letterkenny.