Having a 22, 15 & 10 year old, loving each child right where they are is not always easy. As a mother we hold our children to such a higher standard that we forget this is their walk, we just love them through it. Learning to ask God when we need help will always bring us through those difficult times. Our children are gonna make mistakes, they are going … [Read more...] about Loving Our Children Right Where They Are
Encouragement
Finishing the Year Strong
Even though we are close to finishing school, mentally, I have already skipped over these last few weeks, and right into summer. I want to be free. School should be over already! As tempting as it is to say that we are, “close enough” and call it quits, I refuse. We are not done yet. I am going to finish strong this year -(at least that is what I’ve been praying). That said, … [Read more...] about Finishing the Year Strong
Giving, Without Giving Up
Most of us are pretty busy people. In my own life, I am barely keeping up. When I think of giving my time to others, it sometimes feels overwhelming. Yet, isn't that what Jesus told us to do? How can we give, and teach our children to give, when we are over-scheduled and busy? First, there are two areas that we need to consider when we think of giving: inside our home and … [Read more...] about Giving, Without Giving Up
How to Keep Your New Years Resolutions
The New Year is a time when many of us decide to make a fresh start. For some of us it’s making new habits and for others it’s about breaking old ones. Our goals can range from changing things that affect our whole family to personal goals. Whatever it is you are thinking about working on, cost here are some tips to help you succeed. Set reasonable goals. Most … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your New Years Resolutions
Flexibility Matters
I would say that most of us who homeschool know that a great benefit is that we can be flexible in our scheduling. What I didn't expect and always seems to haunt me is the guilt that goes along with venturing from the norm or changing my planned schedule. I know that we homeschool so that we can put our family first, and yet when we need to put our family first, I … [Read more...] about Flexibility Matters