It's amazing how the course of our lives can change in such a short time. Sometimes our path changes radically...when we least expect it. I will confess that I am a mom who said I'd NEVER homeschool....absolutely not. While I have long admired homeschooling moms, I just decided it was not for me. My three busy boys are full of action. They are ages 7,8 and 11. They were nicely settled into a local Christian School. When the tuition payments became burdensome and overwhelming, my husband and I began to look at other options. Should we consider the local public school? After all, there were many Christian teachers and families involved there. We began to pray about this option, saying were "open to anything" yet subconsciously putting parameters on that "anything". Having spent 20 years in various school settings, either as an Instructional Aide or Substitute teacher, I assumed that when my youngest went off to First Grade, I'd have my freedom back. So, it would make sense to enroll them all in school so that I could move on with the next phase of life. This woud be my ticket to do "what I wanted to do, when I wanted to do it." Sure, I'd need to take some sub teaching calls a few times a week, but I'd have some days to myself as well. I had visions of leisurely coffee chats with friends, endless hours of browsing in the store with no interruptions, reading books, finishing projects, long bike rides through the country side. Okay, sounds a bit selfish and just a little bit unrealistic, does it not? Yet, part of me clung to that elusive idea of freedom. Somewhere along the line, God decided to dramatically alter my plans. Through a series of events that can only be explained as direct leading by Him, I made the radical decision to homeschool. After the decision was made, despite knowing that I really had no choice due to all that had transpired, I fought this leading, much like biblical Jonah resisted God's directives. For weeks following the decision, I fought tears each day. I kept saying, "I don't want to do this!" Yet, I continued to make plans to homeschool. I ordered curriculum, filed necessary paperwork....even set up a classroom in an unused room in our basement. All the while my heart struggled to keep up with, even as I went through the motions of preparing. Now, our start date is just days away and I pray each day for strength, grace and wisdom as I proceed with being obedient to God's leading and calling. I am sure there are others out there who feel like me...or perhaps did when they first started. This I do know, God's strength will carry me, even when I face challenges and hard days. I cling to the words of a favorite song: "His strength is perfect, when our strength is gone. He'll carry us when we can't carry on. Raised in His power, the weak become strong. His strength is perfect....His strength is perfect!" Here we go....Aug. 19.....a new adventure awaits!
Welcome to the spot! I have be hsing for 9 years and it has been well worth it! There are so many more joys than I thought there would be, but there are days I wish they were just in school! Feel free to ask any of us questions you have! We are always willing to help!!!
Welcome. In our 6th yr. Love it., cant imagine life any other way! You will be surprised how well you will get to know your boys. How your relationship with them will evolve and grow. Congrats on this new journey!
