~Open Doors~

Valdosta, Georgia
July 31, 2020 10:21am CST
Good morning everyone! I hope you are doing amazing. I hope you see God in your every day activities! Seeing Him work in your life is amazing, you just have to slow down to see it sometimes. I have been super busy lately with my 2 jobs and kiddos but have been trying my best to spend some time here as well. My kids are really excited about the school year coming up. Sounds strange right? Well we found some new kind of classes, thanks to my sister where they can have virtual classes online with other students around their ages! They will take these now and then, along with me teaching them offline as well. My oldest daughter is taking her first one, Forensic Science on August 10th, she cannot wait!! The classes are all different price ranges, but I'll be using my photo session funds to cover the cost. She will also be taking Spanish classes this way and Veternarian classes too since that's what she wants to do in life. Also, we found podcasts with many different subjects so they will listen to those for some subjects too this year! LOVE Home Schooling as we can do things our way. =) The image is mine that I took recently, do you like it? Sweet mommy & daddy to be! If you need prayers please let me know, I'd love to pray for you!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Jul 20
I noticed that photo immediately. How sweet is that??? Love it! I'm sure your daughter will love all her online classes, too. How wonderful that your photography can pay for them! They are very expensive.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@DianneN Thank you SO much!! This class is only $12.99 so not too bad. We will only be able to do the more affordable ones like this price range as I have 3 kids that want to take these classes now and then. =) I was thinking 2 a month for my oldest since she's in High School and then 1 a month for the other 2.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@DianneN Whoa!! These are just classes for now and then, not full time. Some are a one time class and others are 8 weeks, some 10 weeks, etc... Thank you!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
31 Jul 20
@LovingMyBabies Wow! That is an amazing price. My granddaughter's costs $5000 a semester. I know you will do what's best for all your kids.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
1 Aug 20
Hi, I love this exciting little post. It lifted m spirits for the moment I saw the picture to the last wor4d you wrote. I am excited for you children that they will be learning in two different ways. You oldest daughter will love the forensics class. You children are so lucky to have you and your husband. As for prayers, I could use a couple. I have been in and out of the hospital since January. I wish all the happiness and health to you and your family.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Aug 20
@Hazysue I am so grateful that my post lifted your spirits and brought a smile to your face!! =) I love how God works. Thank you so much! I'm sorry to hear you've been in the hospital! Heavenly Father, I thank you for loving Susan. I thank you Lord for being our healer and loving us so much that you don't want us in pain. I ask for your mighty healing hands to touch Susan Lord. Lord let your healing, love and peace touch her now. Thank you for answering prayers in your perfect time. In Jesus mighty name I pray Amen!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
12 Nov 20
@hazySue Have missed you and hope you are doing well these days.
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@HazySue (39268)
• Gouverneur, New York
16 Nov 20
@CarolDM I have missed you and my fellow mylotters. I have been going through a lot and have found it hard to be legible. But, I am now started to have betters days every ow and then. Hopefully i will be back on here and talking with everyone.
• Philippines
1 Aug 20
The new normal... virtual school. Hope your daughter enjoys her classes. God is everywhere and works in many mysterious ways...
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• Philippines
1 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies ahh that's cool... at least no adjustment to the set up
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• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Aug 20
@d_red_madelaine I have Home Schooled my children from day one actually, 10 years now. =)
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@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
31 Jul 20
That is a nice picture, I am sure that will mean so much in the years to come for both of the parents and also the baby. I don't blame your kids for being excited about the new school year, it sounds like you've got a great combination of ways to learn and interesting courses.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@Juliaacv Thank you very much! =) Yes, I like changing things up a bit to make sure it's still fun and exciting for them-as learning should be I think! I hope you're doing well!!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Aug 20
@Juliaacv Thanks so much for praying for him! He's doing better the last couple of days.
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@Juliaacv (51027)
• Canada
1 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies Thanks, I am doing well Jenn. I hope that Johnny is healing, I know that you and the kids are an enormous support team. I'm praying for him.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jul 20
Happy to read you found some good virtual classes for your kids. Seems like the way to go. And your photo is so powerful. I am a huge fan of your photography.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@CarolDM Thank you so much! These are now and then classes for them to learn a bit differently than what we've done other years. =) Thank you so very much!! I'm so glad you like it!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Jul 20
@LovingMyBabies Good to hear. I have many friends and teachers so confused as to which direction to go for school.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@CarolDM We have always done Home Schooling but these classes are cool since other kids are with them! =) I know, I've seen so many struggling about what to do this year. =(
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
1 Aug 20
Hey how are you? Its been a while since the last time we interact
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• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Aug 20
@Sophie09 Good how are you? I know, so good to see you though!!
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
1 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies im doing fine. Its my sleeptime now. The first dau of august was good
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@AmbiePam (92880)
• United States
31 Jul 20
If I had those options in school I'd be excited too!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Aug 20
@Ambiepam I said the same thing! I want to join the classes!! She's also learning ASL from these too.
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@Tina30219 (81954)
• Onaway, Michigan
31 Jul 20
Very nice picture. I hope your daughter enjoys her class.
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@Tina30219 (81954)
• Onaway, Michigan
31 Jul 20
@LovingMyBabies Your very welcome
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@Tina30219 Thank you very much!! =)
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@jstory07 (139725)
• Roseburg, Oregon
2 Aug 20
Your children are going to have a nice school year.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Aug 20
@jstory07 Thanks! =) I hope you're doing well.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
1 Aug 20
That's good that so many online classes are available.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Aug 20
@Leapea2417 I agree! They have everything on there! =)
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@mom210 (9117)
• United States
1 Aug 20
that is one of the things I love about home schooling too, do it your way. Good luck with the upcoming year.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Aug 20
@mom210 Yes it's so freeing and so much to explore! =) I hope your family has a great new year ahead also.
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@moffittjc (121612)
• Gainesville, Florida
31 Jul 20
I'm glad your kids are looking forward to school. My son isn't, although it's his senior year of high school. He will be taking online classes due to the pandemic, unless the state does not approve the school district's plans. I keep telling him he's got one more year and he can power through it. He's taking college level classes and it's been a struggle for him. But he knows the payoff will be worth it. Hope you have a great day. Good seeing you here again! And your town sure seems to have a lot of pregnant women! haha
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@moffittjc Thank you! I'm sorry your son isn't looking forward to it. =( That is a very hard year, I remember it like yesterday myself. But I know he will push through and do great! I wish there were more as I LOVE maternity sessions! Lol. I hope you have a wonderful day as well.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
31 Jul 20
Sounds like very interesting classes. Lovely photo.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@paigea Thank you so much!! =) I wish I could take some of them, they offer SO many different ones.
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@paigea (36317)
• Canada
31 Jul 20
@LovingMyBabies you will experience the ones your daughter takes.
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• India
31 Jul 20
That's great kids are excited for the classes and it's nice to be busy in life wish work because money is important too. Pray for the pandemic to be over soon
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@Butterfingers Thank you so much! =) Money isn't too important, just a tool God uses to help us and others.
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@jobelbojel (35648)
• Philippines
1 Aug 20
I can imagine your kids' excited about the coming school year. Here, the plan is to open the school this month. The usual opening of new school year is June. And because of the pandemic it got moved.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Aug 20
@jobelbojel We have always Home Schooled so nothing new for us except for exciting new classes! =)
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@jobelbojel (35648)
• Philippines
4 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies That's great news!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Aug 20
I am glad you love home schooling, my daughter hates it and wants Jack back in school but her full-time job is from home for now and that is a challenge with an active 8-year-old,
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• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 20
@BelleStarr I'm so sorry your daughter isn't happy. I'll be praying she finds a way to make it better for her family and happiness. =)
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies she has decided to hire a tutor to help but prayers are always welcome
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
31 Jul 20
Beautiful photograph, I'm sure your children will enjoy those classes.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Jul 20
@gr8nana6 Thank you very much! I hope they do, they are excited about them. =)
@akalinus (43209)
• United States
1 Aug 20
How old is your daughter? Those are pretty heavy classes but fascinating.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Aug 20
@akalinus She's 14, her first year of high school is this year! =)
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• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Aug 20
@akalinus It is. We trust that God has His hand over her though. =)
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@akalinus (43209)
• United States
4 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies That is a dangerous age. It is a good thing she has things to keep her busy.
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@LindaOHio (178869)
• United States
1 Aug 20
Beautiful photo. Remind me. What is your other job? Great to hear that your kiddos will be enjoying the school year. I am very interested in Forensics too and also love animals. Have a great weekend.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Aug 20
@Lindaohio Thank you! I do data transcription work from home now for an insurance company. =) I hope you had a lovely weekend!
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@LindaOHio (178869)
• United States
3 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies Thank you. Yes, now I remember about the transcription work. Have a great week.
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• Philippines
1 Aug 20
Beautiful photo! And I am glad that your little ones are excited about school!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 20
@freelancemariagrace Thank you very much! =) I hope you are doing well!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace Doing amazing thank you! =)
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• Philippines
6 Aug 20
@LovingMyBabies I hope you are doing well, too!
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