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Saying Goodbye to Monet

When I was in the fifth grade, I came running home after stepping off the bus as I usually did, ready to throw my stuff by the front door upon entering the house. On this day my brothers and I happened upon a little white fluffy fur ball running laps around our coffee table. It was love at first sight. Our new addition to the family, a toy poodle puppy named Monet. Monet had the funniest little under-bite. She was so lively and everyone’s best friend. My parents found her at the local animal shelter. She appeared to be pure … Continue reading →

Book Focus: Bella and Harry: Let’s Visit Paris, Part 2

The Adventures of Bella and Harry: Let’s Visit Paris! By: Lisa Manzione Illustrations by: Kristine Lucco Day Four: Let’s Speak French In the story Bella and Harry explore the French language. There is a simple French dictionary in the back of the book. Use this dictionary to practice French words. Use the words in conversation. Encourage your child to use the words also. Practice scenarios or a skit using the words listed in the book. For instance you can leave the room and say goodbye in French and enter again saying hello in French. As you express the greeting encourage … Continue reading →

Do Our Pets Go to Heaven?

Many of us who have lost a pet when we were younger were told they went to heaven to be with God—and some still believe this. Later, some of us were told that heaven was made for people and not for animals so we won’t be seeing them. I have not found any clear answers in the Bible to say which theory is true. Some people take literal references from the Bible such as “The lion will lay by the lamb” which is not actually what the Bible even says in Isaiah 11:6, rather it says, “The wolf shall also … Continue reading →