Swimming

The girls have been swimming for a few years now.  They began swimming, because we needed to add P.E. to their homeschool schedule.  It is mandated by the state that some sort of physical activity, be part of their schedule.  They are part of a developmental swim team and they are becoming quite good, (spoken as a mom, I know!)  Cleo has received several compliments from her instructor, about her form while swimming, she isn't the fastest, but she is definately good!  Anna is not far behind her.  She has improved so much.  They started out in 12 ft of water!  I was not at all sure that Anna was ready, (she is only nine!) but she insisted on trying and the instructor also encouraged her.  She began, holding to the railing every few minutes, now she swims the length of the pool without stopping!! Let's just say I am proud of their accomplishments!!                     

Fun in the snow

Christmas with the Ferguson's

I think the Christmas Season is the time I miss my extended family the most!!  Christmas in Saint Lucia was always a time for family; parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sisters, brother, cousins. There was always laughter, food and people.  Oh yes, it sometimes brought annoyance, if someone did not get what they wanted; but primarily it brought happiness.  Sometimes it saddens my heart, that the girls are growing up without that experience.  Around that time of the year, always comes the question; what am I doing here?  But God is faithful, He reminds me of His love, His mercy, His grace!!   He never does anything without already knowing the outcome!! The song says "His grace is amazing to me!! That is certainly true!!

Christmas was rather quiet, this year.  We bought the girls a Wii and of course they showed us how to play it (lol)  It was a good day.  There was laughter, peace and a sence of comfort that came with the day, that was surely lacking.  We had been so busy lately that it was good to do nothing.  The girls and I baked bread together.  It was truely a good day.