First Week of School 2012

First Week of School 2012
First Week of School 2012

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Raking, Raccoons, Raining & Reading...

Luke 6:21...blessed are you when you weep now, for you shall laugh.....vs 25 woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.

Some days I really "get" that verse. And this one as well.......

Mark 9:24, Immediately, the father of the child cried out and said with tears, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!"

We (ok I raked)....and we did some cleaning in the yard. Had too big of a fire, but it was completely under control and it is raining now..Chris pulled some trees with the city's tree remover when he came home, so we're getting our land cleaned out...the kids had a couple friends over today (during raking!), and it's really interesting to see their behavior change immediately...just no boundaries, foolish, sneaking things that are not ok...etc.

Chris and Sophia went to Sam's alone, and stocked up on groceries...while the kids bathed and cleaned.  I was at hockey with Jonathan.

Jonathan was humbled on a 5-2 loss for his team and he said he was out there when at least 4 of the goals were scored. It's been a long time since he's had a negative ratio game, so will probably set some fire to his skates for the next ice time...They were a level ahead of us, and we were tied in the first 2 periods, so really it was a pretty good game until the end.

Katya is madly fund raising for a hopeful trip to Costa Rica (next year I believe), and she doesn't have school tomorrow - yeah for her!

Jaclyn finished skinning her racoon today, it took her all day, but it was beautiful out.

We did school, we have been doing reading, math, and Bible. We did read it outloud again today, we're studying hypocrisy...today it was about how God looks at the heart, and not the outward appearance. It was very appropriate for some of our clan.

We are encouraging reading, so they can get ready for upcoming tests. Andre and James are slowly coming around, and I think Sophia and Natasha's comprehension is getting better, but there are still many words they do not know when they read outloud. No troubles for Jonathan and Jaclyn. I'm "fencing" my way through Robin Hood, and can honestly say after 15 chapters, I'm finally into it. Jaclyn has asked me to read it for 2+ years!  We may watch the movie if I can ever finish it!

Hope the rain softens the earth so we can pluck some more brush from out yard...better go check for ticks. I have a very painful (nauseating) tooth ache..and am down about some things, but today was a good day, we handled all the issues swiftly and kindly, and we accomplished much....

Love in Christ, Alesia and Chris

1 comment:

  1. You have a beautiful family Aleshia!! I'm sure you are very busy with them!

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December 2011 Haak Family

December 2011 Haak Family
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Pray for those who persecute you....

Matt 5:11 "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven...."

Matt 5:44" But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of the Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.


Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear.....

Phil 4:5-9 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things.


2nd Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

We adopted 4 older siblings from Ukraine in 2010 and hope we can help.

We will share what we learn and help you when we can. There are great supports here on this page. Sometimes it's one day, moment and breath at a time. And you're not alone. Love, Alesia & Chris