Unwritten...

"Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten!!"

I have been prayerfully preparing for a new season of learning in our home, and find that I'm filled with renewed joy and anticipation - Yeah!!  This time last year, I was actively seeking relief of Conveyor Belt thinking, and so my plan was to Not plan.  That attitude allowed us time to Detox, and reprogram, if you will.  In the Spring of this year, we did a Six Month Purge, Ingredient #6.  This allowed us to get rid of unnecessary distractions.  We followed that with a Six Month No, Ingredient #7, which allowed us to prioritize our time and activities.  As I began to think on a new season of learning, it was time for a Six Month Inventory, Ingredient #8.  In "Leadership Education, The Phases of Learning", the DeMilles' wisely suggest we consider the following:

• What are his/her biggest interests?
• What are his/her greatest fears?
• What are his/her fondest dreams?
• What are his/her top needs in the next six months?
• What "can" I do to help fulfill those needs?
• What else do I need to know?
• What else "can" I do?

With an empty notebook in hand, I made time to ponder, pray and meditate on each child.  Again, I was reminded of just how fully God equips us to mentor our children by showing us what we need to know for them when we seek with an open heart!!  The greatest joy of this season of preparation is in creating!!  This is the time to view the blank page before us, and release our inhibitions (those things that stop us and/or block our creativity)!!  I am eager to build on our Core Values, and dig deeper as we progress as Love of Learners.  I expect a season of excellence, honor, unity, and love as we continue growing together!!  How do you prepare for a new season of learning?  What are you creating for you and your family?  I am confident that great things are in store as we cherish the Unwritten!!