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We are a Christian homeschooling family of 9 sharing experiences on our 14 acre farm in rural Virginia. Blog entries could feature anything going on in our lives: our walk with Christ, triumphs and struggles, homeschool, family life, helpful hints, tips for large family living, rural living, herbal medicine, etc. If you enjoyed your visit, please drop us a line at [email protected]
Hannah Class Of January 2024
2024-03-19 04:00
Hannah completed her high school work in 2023, but with the way the paperwork and delays worked out, her diploma was issued in January 2024 Read More
2024-03-14 18:06
KingsHatchery on Ebay: I paid for 210 quail eggs. They sent 258. Of those, 215 hatched. That is an 83% hatch rate. I've ordered from them twice before and have another order on the way. They… Read More
2024-03-11 14:22
At 9:20 a.m. today, I had a phone call from Joshua. He and Caleb were in the direct path of a fleeing fugitive this morning. In an effort to evade police, the fugitive engaged a co-worker in… Read More
Amaryllis
2024-03-09 05:00
I bought myself a bulb to force so I would have some color in the house during late winter.This is a double red amaryllis and there are still two bulbs to open Read More
Seed Organization Part 2
2024-03-08 05:00
A few years ago, I reorganized my seeds and put the packets into folders in bins because no other organization method works. Shortly before a singular audacious murine vermin invaded my… Read More
Caleb Taught Emily How To Do A Burnout.
2024-03-07 05:00
Caleb was loading a car on his trailer to take to the metal yard. He saw Emily and decided to teach her how to do a burnout before he loaded it. I am so thankful they let me be part of momen… Read More
2024-03-06 19:21
Please pray for our friend S. I went to middle and part of high school with him. He has been mentioned in the blog previously for cancer. He went to TX for a trial drug. His condition has de… Read More
Plant Fun
2024-03-06 05:00
After my ginger died back for the winter, I planted rye over it to give me something green to enjoy in the house. I'll feed this to my geese soon. I had to add the googly eyes! Have a great… Read More
WHAT IS THAT?!
2024-03-05 05:00
We had an abandoned newborn right at the same time the high fever hit me.Life kicks hard. Kick back harder!Perseverance gets it done.The baby was born a few days before 2/14 and had to be bo… Read More
2024-03-03 05:00
"There are those who say that God won’t give us anything we can’t handle. That’s only true for temptations. Other than that, He gives us more than we can handle so that we… Read More
X2 Kitties At The Window Seat
2024-03-02 05:00
Caleb's Ace, the one who is supposed to stay outside, and Emily's MarvelAce comes indoors to sleep. He goes outside at night.I rarely ever see Marvel because she is almost always next to Emi… Read More
2024-03-01 16:12
Joshua moved into an apartment with a good friend today. We will miss having him at home, but we are also happy for him on this next big step in life. 4 moved out, 3 to go Read More
2024-02-29 05:00
I have several elderly friends on very limited budgets trying to eat well and also pay for medical necessities. Many are going hungry, eating unhealthily, or having to budget very carefully… Read More
2024-02-28 12:26
Brandon is making the most of his training in Houston for Honeywell. He was able to see the Houston Space Center Saturday and attended Sugar Land Bible Church Sunday. He is also showing some… Read More
A Daughter Is A Blessing To Have
2024-02-28 05:00
There are days I feel like a failure. Then one of my children builds me up.I am so very thankful for the close relationships I have with all of my children.As flawed as I am, I am also very… Read More
289 More Eggs In The 'bator
2024-02-27 05:00
 I just set another 289 quail eggs in the incubator. They are from ebay seller KingsHatchery2013 who I was delighted to learn are my brothers and sisters in the Lord. They sent a card w… Read More
2024-02-26 15:18
“All Satan’s Apples Have Worms. I do not deny that the Devil has some pretty apples; I just say that all of them are fakes and that after you bite into them, you will find they h… Read More
Rooting Thai Basil
2024-02-26 05:00
rooting station with Thai basil cuttingsThai basil is savory and spicy and pairs well with beef or chicken. We like it in Pad Kra Pao (Thai basil beef). My whole family LOVES it. Medicinally… Read More
2024-02-25 22:41
Sarah has been mentioned in the blog before. Our family loves her. She is young and has had many major health issues, but she has a very strong faith and bold testimony for Jesus.Sarah had a… Read More
2024-02-25 22:36
Tippy has been mentioned in the blog before. He is family friend and a co-worker of Clint's and Amanda's. Tippy recently discovered he has brain cancer. He is undergoing treatment this… Read More
Incubating Quail Eggs In A Pan Of Rice
2024-02-24 05:00
My incubator is homemade. I've used it for several years, and Clint just overhauled it this year. To test it, I purchased quail eggs.I did not have quail egg trays, so I used rice in an alum… Read More
$6 Quail Brooder
2024-02-22 05:00
Picture came out darker than reality, but Clint made me a quail brooder last night. We found the cooler left behind on one of our remote camping trips a few years ago. We packed it out with… Read More
Colorful Eggs
2024-02-21 05:00
I have had all of the colorful egg layers over the years, so they aren't a big deal to me. However, my sweet Emily said she wanted some green and blue eggs. So, I bought her some chicks. :-)… Read More
2024-02-20 22:20
Brandon is in Texas for the next two weeks for Honeywell. He is giving retired military personnel exposure to the company in addition to work/training. He is loving his job! Read More
Amanda Goofed
2024-02-20 05:00
The airline wrapped around the roll, so she had to quickly shut off the large machine to avert a bigger issue.Her co-worker told my fun-loving girl to pose for a picture Read More
A Helping Hannah
2024-02-19 05:00
As a homeschooling parent, I always tried to reinforce and reward the behavior I wanted. It has paid off. I came inside from doing something and saw this. Hannah saw sand on the couch from t… Read More
2024-02-16 17:49
With my particular set of God-given interests and talents, I used to think I should have been born during a different time period. When I was a teen and in my 20s, none of my friends were in… Read More
2024-02-16 05:00
I do not care if I fit in with another person or a group of people.I do not care if they love me or hate me.I want to reflect Jesus.I am His Read More
2024-02-14 05:00
"Real love is not simply the words 'I love you.' Real love, God's love, is the love described in 1 Corinthians 13. It's a daunting checklist because we fall so short of God's definition of r… Read More
2024-02-13 21:08
I lost a goose that I had for over 10 years today. It could simply hear my voice and come running and flying to me honking with exuberant joy. That made conversations in the yard or by an op… Read More
2024-02-13 20:02
"Beware of manufacturing a God of your own: a God who is all mercy, but not just; a God who is all love, but not holy; a God who has a heaven for everybody, but a hell for none; a God who ca… Read More
2024-02-13 16:24
Hannah's high school diploma arrived yesterday evening!Thoughts:I have worked myself right out of a job.I have taught seven people to read and write. That was an honor and a privilege.I have… Read More
How I Treated Ace's (the Cat's) Bronchitis
2024-02-12 05:00
Here's Ace, the cat that is not supposed to be in the house. It's a long-time running joke.Ace had bronchitis recently. He gets it every winter, and it can last a month or longer. Since it d… Read More
2024-02-08 13:59
Our Christian school made us wear culottes for PE. They had to be within an inch of our knee cap or they were considered immodest and we would be sent home. When my first daughter was a pre… Read More
2024-02-06 05:00
I was given a gift card to Starbucks. I don't care for them, so I asked Bethany if she had one near where she lives in Chicago. She did. It was the perfect pick-me-up before her night at wor… Read More
Yet Another Excelling Homeschool Graduate
2024-02-03 05:00
There goes another homeschool graduate excelling again!Brandon has FAR exceeded his employer's expectations. Brandon finishes the jobs anywhere from 3 days to two weeks ahead of time. … Read More
2024-02-02 14:25
So we paid for a premium service (unloading a very large order to our farm) with a company. They called Clint yesterday and told him that they couldn't find anyone to unload the order, but t… Read More
Swan Scribble
2024-02-01 05:00
I had a time with the wings and shadows on the water, but I am pretty happy with the head/neck area Read More
For Sale: Comfrey Goldenseal Salve
2024-01-31 15:26
Another Happy CustomerI have made another batch and it is available for sale.$25 for four ounces.Interested? Send me an email at the address in the header of this page referencing this link… Read More
Caleb's Birdhouse
2024-01-31 05:00
I liked the birdhouse he made so much, that I bought it from Caleb.It sits on my thrift store table and hides some of my candles Read More
2024-01-30 20:27
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13019295/Alzheimers-spread-humans-Groundbreaking-study-reveals-five-people-caught-memory-robbing-illness-discontinued-hormone-treatment-scientists… Read More
Grinding Pumpkin Seeds In A Grain Mill
2024-01-26 05:00
Yes, you can grind pumpkin seeds. I was blessed with a couple of bushels of pumpkins and other cucurbits from a neighbor. I did some internet searches to see if they could be milled and… Read More
2024-01-24 14:33
I tape notes around the house when the "live here" children start getting slack on following house rules like taking their boots off at the door. I overheard one of my "on their own" childre… Read More
Meet Marvel
2024-01-23 05:00
Queen MarvelMiracleMeet Emily's Queen Marvel whose name is derived from her mother, Dutchess, and her legendary grandmother, Miracle. Dutchess lives outdoors and keeps me company when I am g… Read More
Ace, The Invader
2024-01-22 05:00
One would think the pillows I made to match our dining room chairs were made just for Ace. Ace allegedly lives outdoors, but I see him inside napping much of the time now. I think he naps in… Read More
2024-01-21 05:00
The world is WICKED.It shouldn’t come as a shock to any of us.The Lord isn’t surprised.He’s been dealing with EVIL since the beginning of time.The battle isn’t agains… Read More
It's A Hit!!
2024-01-19 05:00
a dog bed on a heating pad on top of a thick pillow in a sunbeamOld Marty needs it. Penny likes it too Read More
Emily's Third Fun Christmas Gift
2024-01-18 05:00
  Sometime in the fall, Clint and I were watching a trailer for a TV show. (It was very late and we were very tired, so we never caught the name. Never saw the show.) There was a f… Read More
Wintertime Fun
2024-01-16 05:00
Last year, we hid plastic spiders all over Amanda's house. She collected them in jars and still has them.This year, we hid coins all over and put this note on her bed.Then we put googly eyes… Read More
Chainsaw 1 Clint 0
2024-01-15 19:35
I figured I had better post this because people are hearing about it and contacting us. Don't worry! He is fine!If you have the stomach for it, the injury is pictured here. It's gaping… Read More
2024-01-14 05:00
 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely… Read More
I Am So Proud Of Her!
2024-01-13 05:00
I have no idea where Amanda gets her fun-loving mischievous streak from. None at all. Not a clue. I can't even type that without laughing! She did this to a co-worker's toolbox recently. Jim… Read More
Ace
2024-01-12 05:00
Caleb's AceThe running joke is that he is not allowed in the house. However, one will almost always find him inside the house Read More
Family
2024-01-11 05:00
Brandon, Grandma Susan, Hannah, Emily, Grandpa Vencil Read More
Roof Repair
2024-01-10 15:54
Joshua is repairing where some shingles blew off a while back. (not from the storm last night) Emily is on the ground watching out for him. If we do work that has any risk of serious injury… Read More
Always In High Demand
2024-01-10 05:00
As soon as this boy gets home, he makes a beeline for his mama. I am always happy to sit and talk with Brandon. Of course, I am not the only one happy to see him! Here, Marty, Marvel (Emily'… Read More
The Bottle Cap Story
2024-01-09 05:00
Sometime over the last year, I asked family living at home to save a few bottle caps so I could close water bottles when I saw them open without a cap. I hold the partial bottles for when I… Read More
2024-01-08 05:00
The holidays, post-holidays, and the darkness of winter can bring out depression in some people. I encourage you to check on your loved ones and pay attention to those who may be getting "qu… Read More
2024-01-07 05:00
to keep an attitude of dependence on and a mind continually in communication with God. The Greek word for pray used in that verse is proseuchomai means to come toward God with worship and su… Read More
This Year's Fun Is About To Begin...
2024-01-02 05:00
but Amanda is still finding spiders from last year's fun.She sent me this picture to let me know she's still finding them. :-)This year, I am going to do something different. I'll clue you b… Read More
2024-01-01 18:40
I have several friends who were upset about something that was on one of the programs last night. I do not know what they saw, but it must have been pretty bad. Clint and I got tired of the… Read More
2024-01-01 05:00
  Happy New Year 2024!!to our family and friends near and far, old and new,close and estranged from The Asbell Family!Last night, we continued our tradition of praying at… Read More
2023-12-31 05:44
Update Dec 31, 12:30 a.m.: Prayer works! God made a way where there was none. She was admitted to the regional children's hospital. It was the insurance company that was fighting her admissi… Read More
Sky Over Contentment Acres
2023-12-30 22:37
This picture was taken by Emily just a few minutes before posting.We are surrounded by water, so we frequently see spectacular sunsets Read More
Pachyderm Scribble
2023-12-30 05:00
My stress level was high, so I wanted to draw something fun and simple while I listened to upbeat classical music. Elwood, the elephant, was fun to draw Read More
2023-12-29 19:54
https://saintmaryshome.org/donate/ways-to-donateSilas is currently featured on the giving page Read More

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