Hello friends! 

I shared something that happened awhile back, on my front porch column, and then I wrote this post.  However, for some crazy reason I never posted it.  Today, I was going through my archives and found it.  It couldn't have happened on a better, more appropriate day.

It has been quite a day.  The quintessential Monday. 

In this homeschooling/journey of life, there will always be unwanted challenges.  Behavior challenges (both the kids, and our own) ~ housekeeping challenges, marriage challenges, relationships of all kinds, for that matter, and last but not least, just plain ole' every day life challenges.

I think as homeschooling Mothers no matter how confident we are in our methods (or our madness!) sometimes we need to think  outside of ourselves!  I know I preach a lot here about trusting your intuitions, believing in who you are--by God's grace, and trusting in yourself to do what is best for your kids.  Sometimes even those of us who have been at this for a long time can suffer periods of burn-out, or confusion and sometimes we can get that feeling of wanting to walk off the gangplank---or make someone else! 

 But one thing I try to share with you is to never, never, never, never give up.  (Who said that?  Sounds like a history question for you...or your kids!)  Always be open to new ideas, take them to heart if they work for you and toss them out if they don't. 

 Just remember, burnout can be caused by staying in a rut!  Get a jumpstart, get out of that deadly rut and get going again.  It might not always be smooth sailing, but I don't know of any journey that can give that guarantee.  After all, nobody said homeschooling was going to be a pleasure cruise, did they?  Remember what they said about the Titanic?  "Not even God Himself can sink this ship." 

Famous last words.

Just remember who your Captain is, and your homeschooling ship will stay on the straight and narrow course.

Homeschooling Is Life!

Nancy

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