Peters Peapod: A glimpse of a great study

I wanted to share what a blessing it has been for the girls and I to be part of a Precepts study at a local church. Not only am I completely blessed each week with my study in Daniel, I am so thankful to be part of Tally's study in the book of John. Tally is the youngest child in the class full of homeschool kids and she loves going each week. Chuck and I have helped her with the homework each week and it has been such a joy to open scripture with her and be part of this process of spiritual growth.

It is fitting that we are studying the crucifixion of Christ (as Easter is soon approaching). She understands, as a result of the study, what Christ went through on the cross for us. She was grieved to the point of tears one night in how terrible He was treated. She was so eager to read the next chapter and find out what happened.

This style of study gets these little ones learning at such a young age. To study for themselves and create a habit of time with God each day. I wanted to leave you with a page of her story board drawings from John 19.

Adoption Time Line

Sept 1, 2009 - sent application to agency

Sept 3, 2009 - agency called, we are accepted into Ethiopian program

Sept 8, 2009 - first homestudy meeting with local agency and got finger printed (for FBI)

Sept 10, 2009 - mailed I-600A to USCIS

Sept 18, 2009 - mailed signed contract to Int. agency with first big check

Sept 21/22, 2009 - physicals for the whole family and TB testing - apt. set for finger printing for immigration

Sept 24, 2009 - 2nd homestudy meeting - dossier arrive and now we can start working on it

Sept 28/29, 2009 - completed 2 out of 5 education classes at local agency (there are 3 different education courses we take) ordering passport for Cris and had dossier phone conference

Sept 30, 2009 - all of our medicals are done and notarized

Oct 7, 2009 - last homestudy meeting (at our home)

Oct 15, 2009 - USCIS finger printing

Oct 16, 2009 - passport for Cris arrived

Oct 26, 2009 - mailed in Eyes Wide Open book to agency - 4th class at local agency - ready to send in homestudy report for review

Nov 3, 2009 - homestudy done and mailed to agency and USCIS

Nov 11, 2009 - mailed dossier to agency

Nov 16, 2009 - officially on the waiting list. Girl - 45, Boy - 29, sibling - 16

Dec 1, 2009 - REFERRAL - yippee

Jan 5, 2010 - court date scheduled for Jan 15

9 comments:

Lulu said...: Oh! Thanks for the reminder...my daughter did one of these earlier this year and it was great. I am going to look for some more at the HS convention this weekend!!; March 13, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Christy said...: I'm so glad these have worked out for you guys. We love them, although I must admit that the boys don't like the "coloring" parts.; March 13, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Rachel said...: You are so blessed!; March 13, 2008 at 10:50 PM
5Gustos said...: We haven't tried these yet, though I have heard good things about them.; March 13, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Lee and Bev said...: Tally - We're so glad you are enjoying your class. How wonderful that you can study the Bible - just like mommie! We love you! Grammy & Papa; March 14, 2008 at 3:46 AM
Ginny said...: That looks like a great study!; March 14, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Annie said...: Thanks for the suggestion! I'm looking for a Bible study program for children... I'll order a sample copy.; March 15, 2008 at 9:19 AM
Annie said...: Thanks for the suggestion! I'm looking for a Bible study program for children... I'll order a sample copy.

Boys never like the "coloring parts" but I've yet to find a religion program for kids that doesn't have a LOT of it. As a teacher and Religious Ed director, I always find a bunch of more hands-on and active ways to accomplish the same thing. Works much better!; March 15, 2008 at 9:20 AM
Susan said...: Looking foward to being apart of a Pricepts Study in CA. Thanks for the challenge. I'll have to look into the books for the boys...; March 20, 2008 at 8:38 AM