Today I am thankful for: Madi eating her meals well!, seeing Darrin in his taekwondo uniform, being able to make dinner for my family, being so sleepy--maybe I'll sleep tonight (?!), Josh being Josh (I love him!), Madi's silly songs at dinner, Darrin learning escape techniques at tkd and what to do if grabbed by a stranger, bible verse songs
I love being a homeschool mommy! I really need lots of guidance from the Lord to make it work! I make things a bit to hard for myself sometimes. Right now I'm struggling most with being "different" from other families. I feel I have to have an explanation ready when asked about school where Darrin is concerned. Really, though, who needs one? I truly feel we are obeying God's call for our family to homeschool. One of the main reasons for choosing to homeschool was so that we could be different and give our kids time to grow and be kids!! I'm following the advice of homeschool pioneers and experts so that should be enough to give me confidence, right? Maybe I feel pressure to amp up the workload because I'm comparing myself to friends who are crafty and busy in their approach and nature (compared to mine, anyway). Lord, could you just give me a little spiritual pat on the back if we are doing what is pleasing to You? Carol Joy Seid told us that the only legal leg we have to stand on as homeschoolers is religious liberty. Well, I can honestly say we are taking that to heart! I try to remind myself of that. We always do bible, devotions, and prayer...ALWAYS. And it shows in the words and actions of my kids. Praise God! And thank You for those pats on the back!
I love being a homeschool mommy! I really need lots of guidance from the Lord to make it work! I make things a bit to hard for myself sometimes. Right now I'm struggling most with being "different" from other families. I feel I have to have an explanation ready when asked about school where Darrin is concerned. Really, though, who needs one? I truly feel we are obeying God's call for our family to homeschool. One of the main reasons for choosing to homeschool was so that we could be different and give our kids time to grow and be kids!! I'm following the advice of homeschool pioneers and experts so that should be enough to give me confidence, right? Maybe I feel pressure to amp up the workload because I'm comparing myself to friends who are crafty and busy in their approach and nature (compared to mine, anyway). Lord, could you just give me a little spiritual pat on the back if we are doing what is pleasing to You? Carol Joy Seid told us that the only legal leg we have to stand on as homeschoolers is religious liberty. Well, I can honestly say we are taking that to heart! I try to remind myself of that. We always do bible, devotions, and prayer...ALWAYS. And it shows in the words and actions of my kids. Praise God! And thank You for those pats on the back!
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