still alive. I have my head buried in books...just to be sure that I am actually smarter than a 5th 6th grader. (No comments in this regard please!) Anyway, just thought I'd poke my head out of one of them and say hi.
Sunday night I was feeling very overwhelmed and under-prepared for the responsibilities of this year. There were so many reasons NOT to homeschool this year not the least of which is that my health has a history of being tenuous and the boys have a great Christian school to attend. But over the summer David and I became convinced (separately) that this was God's plan for our family for this season.
I am scared. Petrified, actually. But when I filtered out all of the things that really frighten me about taking on a challenge such as this, I realize that what scares me the most are the things that I cannot control (i.e. health).
It would be easy for me to focus on how inadequate I am. But just recently I was reminded of the Widow's Mite from Luke's Gospel.
We have had an exciting week so far! We began by studying the people who live in the 10/40 window and why we should pray for them. We have talked about the 200 MILLION homeless/street children in the world. And we will "travel" from Albania to Zimbabwe and all over the world, as I teach them our requirement from Luke 10 to pray/love/go because God wants us to share in his work. On top of it, they'll learn more Math and grammar, vocab, spelling, and...
So, while it is exciting, it is also exhausting. But as we join hands every day and pray for these people groups they didn't even know existed, I pray that God will take my "mite" and instill in my boys a love for these people who we'll "meet" this year.
Now, back to the books...
Sunday night I was feeling very overwhelmed and under-prepared for the responsibilities of this year. There were so many reasons NOT to homeschool this year not the least of which is that my health has a history of being tenuous and the boys have a great Christian school to attend. But over the summer David and I became convinced (separately) that this was God's plan for our family for this season.
I am scared. Petrified, actually. But when I filtered out all of the things that really frighten me about taking on a challenge such as this, I realize that what scares me the most are the things that I cannot control (i.e. health).
It would be easy for me to focus on how inadequate I am. But just recently I was reminded of the Widow's Mite from Luke's Gospel.
Just then he looked up and saw the rich people dropping offerings in the collection plate. Then he saw a poor widow put in two pennies. He said, "The plain truth is that this widow has given by far the largest offering today. All these others made offerings that they'll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn't afford --she gave her all!"
We have had an exciting week so far! We began by studying the people who live in the 10/40 window and why we should pray for them. We have talked about the 200 MILLION homeless/street children in the world. And we will "travel" from Albania to Zimbabwe and all over the world, as I teach them our requirement from Luke 10 to pray/love/go because God wants us to share in his work. On top of it, they'll learn more Math and grammar, vocab, spelling, and...
So, while it is exciting, it is also exhausting. But as we join hands every day and pray for these people groups they didn't even know existed, I pray that God will take my "mite" and instill in my boys a love for these people who we'll "meet" this year.
Now, back to the books...
Comments
I know that you are going to do a wonderful job with your boys because you care, more than anyone else in the world, about their education. That will give you the strength to go on even when things seem overwhelming!
I plan to update on Wednesday evenings while David (bless his heart!) takes my boys to Awana.
You will do wonderfully at homeschooling - you seem to be so organized and completely in control! Ella starts K4 PA Cyber on Tuesday and Lilly starts Abeka 3 year old program on Tuesday also - I know Ella will do wonderfully, but Lilly I am a bit nervous about! The playhouse on our blog is actually at my sister in law's house - they bought it at "Ollie's" - I don't know if the stores are nationwide or not - they got a wonderful deal on it - it was $50 and obviously all the kids LOVE it!! Well I am hoping to get the entire house clean while my girls take their normal 2 hour nap - so alot lies ahead of me ;-) I will be praying for you with homeschooling - it seems it is something that can be overwhelming, but will be so rewarding in the end!
Love,
Angie
Best wishes to you on your new adventure of homeschooling. WOW! What an amazing undertaking. I know personally that this is not something that I could endeavor to do, but certianly admire those that are able to adequately teach their children at home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys during this school year. Look forward to reading an update soon on your progress. Valerie
I love reading your posts!! You inspire me. Know that when He calls us...He will help us and equip us to do the job!! I am sure you will do a great job and your children will thank you for the sacrifice.
I look forward to reading of your success.