For me, the month of November really symbolizes giving thanks and doing for others. We have had many examples of this throughout history. We celebrate 2 special days in the month that shows us several different groups of people. Veterans Day is an annual United States holiday honoring military veterans. Throughout the history of the United States, they have given so much to protect the freedoms we now have. We are able to worship and school our children, to name a couple.
The Thanksgiving holiday tradition traces its origins to a 1621 celebration at Plymouth in present day Massachusetts. The thanksgivings and feast was due to a good harvest. While the Plymouth colony did not have a enough food to feed half of the colonists, the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims by providing seeds and teaching them to fish.
You might ask what this has to do with homeschooling?
Matthew 5:42
Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.
As parents, it is important that we teach them to help and give to others. We must lead by example. Our children won’t know how to help others in need, unless we take the time to show them. We have encouraged and helped our oldest two children, 14 and 18, to help others in need. They have collected and donated canned goods to give to local United Christian Ministries. They have volunteered their time to go through clothing and others items for the Teen Challenge thrift store. Our family has even helped organize dinners for the veterans of our area. To let them know we appreciate all they have done for us. These are just a few of the ways our family has been able to help.
Look around in your area to see what is available for you and your children to help volunteer for. With the days starting to turn colder, I am sure you could head up a blanket drive or even a coat/hat/glove drive for the local homeless shelter. Check with your church to see if there is a family in need of food or clothing. Not only will you be blessing other families in need, you will definitely get a blessing for yourself!
Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
High school homeschool is written by Joy, My Home in the Smokies.
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