Even as we listened to our tour guide talk about millions of years, we were able to clearly see God’s handiwork through the flood.  We were able to quietly explain to our children how the truth of the Bible could be proven in spite of some of the things the tour guide was saying.  I actually got brave and asked what sorts of fossils they’ve found in the cave.  He said, “Oh, we’ve found many, everything from mollusks to shark’s teeth.”  Sharks teeth!??  How can they explain sharks teeth (a salt water animal) being found inside a cave in the middle of Kentucky?  Well, we just winked at our children because we all knew the answer.

Can you see the running water over the cave entrance, as well as the frozen water?  It was just above freezing outside, but the temperature inside the cave remains a constant 54 degrees all year long.

After a Friday full of caving and swimming at our hotel, Saturday was conference day.  CHEK puts on a Leadership Conference every year to encourage and inform the support group leaders in KY.  It was a wonderful day!  (Especially because Steve took all the kiddos away for bowling and shopping for the entire six hours of the conference!!)  Many good speakers, a round table discussion and getting to know new homeschooling friends from around the state = a great time!

I had the opportunity to present a workshop on managing your homeschool group without neglecting your family.  Even if you’re not a support group leader, you may find some of the organization principles helpful.  Here’s the link to my workshop notes if you’re interested.

For those of you who live in KY, CHEK is updating their website.  Over the next few months, you’ll want to check in often to see what’s new.  They’re also beginning a monthly newsletter that you can sign up to receive for free  – look for the sign up box on the website.