Noteworthy Links: New Song Edition

While dusting, scrubbing, polishing, I listen, ponder, pray. The vacuum hums and my voice rises. I cannot hear myself yell as the same song blares over and over.

This could be all about just letting go
This could be all about just holding on

I can’t get my feet off of the ground
I wanna run but I don’t know how
Can you reach me here and pull me out

Two-hundred-year-old wood gleams under the mop, and my heart gets a swipe or two by my first love. He reminds me of the words heard in my sleep last night.

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

I leave the pristine doll house to return to my own home. I step upon the dirty porch and enter a room full of commotion. Children run to greet me. As their arms reach around my neck, I remember there is a song in Heaven for them too. I cannot sing it to them, but I can help them learn to hear it.

To do so, we need both wonder and order in our days.

Wonder

Like Mother, Like Daughter: Order and Wonder, or the most frequently asked question! -Leila answers, “What curriculum do you use?” Her conclusion inspires.

Diary of 1: The Masters and the Classics -Jennifer starts the day with music and art. She shares her idea and resources.

Holy Experience: {How to Make an Easter Tree} A Pilgrimage to the Cross -Ann Voskamp hangs art upon a tree. The passion captured with beauty.

Order

Color Me Orange: This is the best system EVER! -Jess organizes her school day with a box and envelopes. Tasks completed with joy (usually).

Squidoo Lens: Mini Offices -Jimmie opens up the idea that expands upon lapbooking. She includes everything needed to create a portable reference for your children.

Knowledge Quest: Homeschooling with Toddlers -Terri Johnson shares her strategies and ideas for teaching with little ones. Protect your house from markers and sister’s hair from scissors…

More links can be found at my Noteworthy page.

I hope melodies of joy chime in your heart today.