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Washington Farms in Watkinsville, GA is one of our favorite places to visit each fall. They are packed full of outdoor fall farm activities and a pumpkin patch. They also offer deals for teachers and first responders.

This year, Teacher Appreciation and Hometown Hero Weekends are September 19-20th, and 25th-27th. Teachers will receive free admission with school id, paystub, or homeschool certificate.

US Military, Fire, Law Enforcement, and EMS Personnel receive free admission and 50% off for immediate family members with service ID.

That means as a law enforcement family and homeschooling family, both my husband and I get in free and then half off for the kids.

For more information, please check out the Washington Farms website.

You can actually get your tickets on their website to save time and avoid lines! Simply select the date you want to visit and then select “Teachers”, “Heroes”, or “Heroes Family” ticket options and check out. Remember to bring your ID and info with you to show at the booth!

Picture taken in our neighborhood, a beautiful reminder of God’s goodness.

Today is day 10 of staying at home and so far, we are doing well.  I truly enjoy cooking for my family and spending time with them, so honestly it hasn’t been too difficult.  Saturday we celebrated a week at home by making a cookie cake and grilling outside.  The kids enjoyed it and it was a delicious treat.  This week brings another week at home and homeschooling.  Today my husband has to return to his work in law enforcement.  We spoke to his oncologist and to our PCP and even though his immunity is a little low, they say to just use good hygiene and stay away from others to prevent contracting the virus.  Please pray that he continues to stay healthy.  I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous, but we need to trust his doctors and above all else, trust that God has this.

It is a little bizarre not having anywhere to go and not being able to play with our neighbors.  We pray that this season passes quickly and that all of you stay healthy.

Here’s our menu for the week –

Monday: Lasagna

Tuesday: Burritos

Wednesday: Egg Casserole

Thursday: Roast, veggies

Friday: Grilled Cheese, soup

Saturday: Lentil Soup

Sunday: Spaghetti

My husband and I love doing devotions together.  Around Christmas, I heard about a new one called Bulletproof Marriage – A 90-Day Devotional.  When we finished our last devotional, we bought this one and I’m so glad we did!

Bulletproof Marriage is a 90-day devotional that applies biblical principles to support and strengthen the marriages of military members, law enforcement officers, and first responders. Each day includes a Bible verse, an inspirational reading, quick tips, action steps for both husband and wife, and a prayer.

The authors are both military or law enforcement, so they get the specific needs that a first responder family entails.

We’ve just started it but, but so far we are very pleased.  The book is a nice quality, has a bookmark to mark our spot, and has given us relevant things to discuss.  I’m planning to give some as gifts – that’s how much I am liking it!  If you know a first responder or military member, grab this!

Here’s a 5K that I’ll be doing!

From the Buddy Christian Foundation:

Tomorrow is the last day for early registration, guaranteed race shirt, and price of $25. We will continue registrations through race day but with no guarantee of a race shirt and price is $35.
Don’t delay register today!

In case you aren’t sure what this is about, Buddy Christian was a local officer who was killed in the line of duty.  The Buddy Christian Foundation works to prevent line of duty deaths and assists the surviving family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.