Jan. 21, 2006 - God is definitely working here!
This week has been one roller coaster of a ride and thankfully God is in control of all the hills we're climbing and how fast we are going!
We have been homeschooling our 5 year old for K this year and her older brother has been going to high school and is in his sophomore year. Some things have been happening around here and our eyes have slowly been opened as to how we were losing the heart of our son. We have known for some time that his friends were not really the type we wanted him to choose, but we continued on hoping and praying that he would make the changes he knew should be made. Well, after some serious pow-wows this week, we all (including my son) decided that it would be best if he came home and were homeschooled for the rest of high school. Praise God!!!! I was praying that He would soften my son's heart to the idea and He did! I must admit that I really didn't think my son would make this decision, but I am so thankful that he did. 
Of course, since we have made this decision I am feeling slightly overwhelmed. 
We had to get our notice of intent to homeschool sent to the board of education and we will go to the high school Monday and officially withdraw him and get his locker cleaned out. I am scared but excited all at once. I really feel God is getting ready to make some big changes in my son and I can't wait to see him grow stronger in his walk with Christ. I had just decided that I would continue to homeschool my daughter next year and now it looks like we'll all be home together--we will officially be a "homeschooling family." This won't be totally new to me since I homeschooled Ryan from K-3rd and 6th&7th, but it will be different because it's high school. I know that the Lord is with us and will give me the strength to do it.
Comments
Jan. 23, 2006 - Will keep you in my (many) thoughts..
Posted by aburks6
I have been homechooling my children for two years now. I started the year my oldest started 2nd grade. I understand how you feel about losing your son's heart. My oldest is eight but she can be a tough one sometimes. My six year old is my really tough one. She seems to have some anger issues which the Lord has faithfully shown me where they come from. May we both continue to be faithful in following His will. There is no better place to be but in His will.
