Last March I wrote this poem and I just thought it would be a good one to share with you again! 

Enjoy!

Nancy

Another lovely day, another clean slate! 

Another day to work on an already full plate.

What will we do first? Reading, Writing, Math?

What if something unexpected shows up in our path?

Another lovely day, another quandry arises,

How do we teach these children of different shapes and sizes?

Shall we follow Book A, or Idea B, or the voice of the "pro?"

Can we follow our hearts on which way we should go?

Little Suzy wants to make a pattern for a doll,

but she's "behind" in algebra, and can't spell much at all,

And little Johnny is working on a project made of wood,

but what about his "social studies?"  And other things he "should...."

Grandma needs some help, but our workbooks are a-waiting!

There are other shut-ins with a visit anticipating.

And what about that neighbor with the baby on the way?

Can our "studies" suffer if she needs our help today?

There are many things that pull us daily

this-a-way and that,

And we can get so sidetracked, that our accomplishments fall flat.

The path is bright and our feet will go, if only we will pray,

And listen to the voice of God, who leads us the right way.

Relationships are more important, inside our homes, and out,

and how we treat each other is what homeschooling is about,

It's not wrong to be good spellers, but if we lie and cheat and steal,

And if we hate our brother, good grades are no big deal.

So dear homeschool Mom, don't worry and don't fret.

If little Johnny can not read as well as you think, yet,

and little Suzy will learn her math, while baking for the neighbor,

and friendships formed inside your home will strengthen, so don't waver!

If you will pray and seek His face for each question on your heart,

And read His word, and know His voice, you will know right where to start,

Don't be tossed to and fro by this world's ideas and plans,

Listen to your Lord, your lives are in His Hands.

Have a blessed day everyone! 

 Read Deuteronomy 6: 1-9. 

Nancy

p.s. don't forget to stop by the company front porch every Thursday, and if you would like to be a guest columnist sometime, please let me know!  I would love to have someone share about their relaxed homeschooling style with my readers over there. 

 One more thing, I have opened a second cafepress store!  You can stop by and see at www.cafepress.com/nancysphotos

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