I first heard about homeschooling when my oldest was around three years old.  A high school friend of mine had a kindergarten-aged child, and she had just started homeschooling.  I was intrigued. 

I began to read whatever I could on the subject of homeschooling and began to be convinced that it was the road we should take as well.  My husband, however, was not so convinced.  He had the usual concerns that most people do... socialization, "missing out" on the classroom experience, etc. 

When it came time to make a decision, I submitted to my husband's wishes and we put him in a private Christian school.  As good as the school was, my son did not like it.  Looking back, I now see that he just wasn't ready yet for any type of formal school.  I also had a 2-1/2 year old and a new baby, and shuttling my son to school and back was a lot of work for me!  What made it even more difficult is that my son didn't want to go to school there.  He was so painfully shy and just did not like being in a group setting.

I continued to pray asking God to either give me peace about the situation or to change my husband's heart.

In mid-October, my husband came to me and told me he believed we should pull our son out of the private school and keep him home for his kindergarten year and just "see how it goes."  Talk about answered prayer!  I could hardly believe it!!

So, we did just that... and now our oldest son is nine years old and still home with us along with his younger brother and sister.  Whenever I start feeling discouraged and wonder what on earth I am doing, I remember back to God's answered prayer and I know that He has led us down this path.  My husband is now my biggest supporter.  He often thanks me for staying home and homeschooling our children and tells me that he appreciates all I do.

I'm so thankful I didn't push my husband and I waited on God to change his heart.  If I had pushed my husband to get *my way* he probably would have agreed; however, I would not have been at peace and when I have "one of those days" instead of encouraging me, he would have most likely said "I told you so...." 

God is so faithful when we wait on Him and His timing and His answers....

I thank God for this blessing of homeschooling.  It is a difficult job for me; however, the rewards are far beyond anything I could imagine...

So what's your story?  How did you come to the decision to homeschool?  Share your story here or on your blog - be sure to leave a comment so I can know to go read your story!

Blessings,

~LISA