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When it rains…….

summer rain

I know that I’ve been through some tough situations in life, but sometimes it’s hard to believe how quickly things that can get blown way out of proportion, especially when assumptions are made and conclusions are jumped to.  I would like to ask all of my fellow friends (in real life & in the blogging world) to please pray for a situation for me.  I will not give all the details but I am caught in the middle of a situation between friends & I don’t know how it’s going to turn out.  My prayer is that God will shine His light down on all involved & help guide us in the way we need to go.  Unfortunately, not only are adult friendships on the line, but children’s friendships, as well.  Satan has been working on this for quite some time & I’m sure he’s dancing for joy at all the heartache & turmoil that he has caused so far and will continue to cause until this situation is resolved, if it is resolved at all. 
James 1:5 says:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” (NIV)
I’m praying that God will give us all His wisdom in this & that we will be forgiving, loving, & nurturing towards one another, not harboring anger or hurt.  I know it’s not easy to forgive someone who has badly hurt you, intentionally or unintentionally, but I pray that forgiveness will be granted & healing will begin.  We are all God’s children. If His Son is willing to lay down His life for ours to be the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, I believe that the least we can do is be willing to listen to one another with an open heart & mind, ask forgiveness for our sin against each other, & freely & willingly give forgiveness to those that have hurt us. 
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Last Day to Enter the Giveaway!

Today is the final day to be entered for this wonderful giveaway:
 
ONE FREE downloadable copy of The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner! 
 
You may enter up to 5 times:
 
Before you enter, you will need to check out all the different 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planners here.
 
To enter:
 
~ Leave me a comment telling me which planner you would like to win & why you chose that particular planner.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you are now following The Old Schoolhouse Magazine on Facebook.  Here’s the link.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you are now following The Old Schoolhouse Magazine on Twitter.  Here’s the link.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you are now following My Country Haven.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you shared a link to this giveaway on Facebook & post a link back to it. 
 
This contest will be closed next Wednesday, July 6th, 10 p.m. EST.  The winner will be drawn using www.Random.org.  The winner will be posted on Thursday around noon EST!  Please make sure that your email address that you enter with is correct.  Otherwise, I will move onto the next person on the list.   Good luck!
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Giveaway: The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner!!!!

Did you read my review on The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner?  You haven’t?  Well, why not?  LOL  I suggest that you head on over and take a peek, especially if you want to win the planner of your choice!  Yes, that’s right!  I have the privilege of being able to give away ONE FREE downloadable copy of The 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planner!  Thank you  The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, LLC  for this honor! 
Before you enter, you will need to check out all the different 2011-12 Schoolhouse Planners here.
OK, here’s what you need to do to enter:
~ Leave me a comment telling me which planner you would like to win & why you chose that particular planner.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you are now following The Old Schoolhouse Magazine on Facebook.  Here’s the link.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you are now following The Old Schoolhouse Magazine on Twitter.  Here’s the link.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you are now following My Country Haven.
~ Leave me a comment telling me that you shared a link to this giveaway on Facebook & post a link back to it. 
That’s 5 chances to win this wonderful planner that no homeschooling family should be without.  Don’t forget to go on over and take a peek at the different planners that they offer and let me know which one you would like to win!  This contest will be closed next Wednesday, July 6th, 10 p.m. EST.  The winner will be drawn using www.Random.org.  The winner will be posted on Thursday!  Please make sure that your email address that you enter with is correct.  Otherwise, I will move onto the next person on the list.  Trust me.  This is not a giveaway you want to miss!
So, enter away!  Good luck!