I have been praying with my children each morning for Wendi during this time and I shared the news with them this morning. I shared some things I have learned from Wendi through meeting her in Texas and hearing her talk there and from reading her thoughtful and deep comments over the years on the forum and on facebook. I shared with my children, years ago, I was on facebook trying to learn about AO and often there would be fights online and sometimes I joined in on a certain side and Wendi would comment and most of the time everyone would listen and say, "Wow, that is a much better way to frame this discussion." or "Wow I did not know that, thank you." She was such a blessing to those of us trying to find our way in homeschooling and helping to shape the discussion and get to what really mattered and give you treasured jewels in the midst of correction. My children saw my tears and one of my children said "Let's sing for Wendi." and started singing this song we all knew it and joined in for Wendi:
Sing the wondrous love of Jesus,
Sing His mercy and His grace.
In the mansions bright and blessèd
He'll prepare for us a place.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
While we walk the pilgrim pathway,
Clouds will overspread the sky;
But when traveling days are over,
Not a shadow, not a sigh.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
Let us then be true and faithful,
Trusting, serving every day;
Just one glimpse of Him in glory
Will the toils of life repay.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
Onward to the prize before us!
Soon His beauty we'll behold;
Soon the pearly gates will open;
We shall tread the streets of gold.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
Sing the wondrous love of Jesus,
Sing His mercy and His grace.
In the mansions bright and blessèd
He'll prepare for us a place.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
While we walk the pilgrim pathway,
Clouds will overspread the sky;
But when traveling days are over,
Not a shadow, not a sigh.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
Let us then be true and faithful,
Trusting, serving every day;
Just one glimpse of Him in glory
Will the toils of life repay.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
Onward to the prize before us!
Soon His beauty we'll behold;
Soon the pearly gates will open;
We shall tread the streets of gold.
When we all get to Heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We'll sing and shout the victory!
Wife to my highschool archenemy and mother of 4, AO Year 9, Year 7, Year 4, Year 0. "Mothers work wonders once they are convinced that wonders are demanded of them." Charlotte Mason