"For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together and edify one another, even as also ye do." 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
Yesterday was the end of the year party for our fledgling homeschool group here in Mexico. We were a diverse crowd, some missionary families, a few Mexican nationals and an Irish family living here to adopt a baby. Some were young families, some older. A few families had many children and one of the families was homeschooling only one. The one thing we did have in common was a desire to love and care for our children in the best possible way.
Are you a part of a homeschool support group? You might argue that you have been homeschooling a long time and don't need support, but what of the families who are just beginning? One of the new homeschoolers there credited our family, among others, with helping her get started. Would she have begun the homeschool journey if we had simply kept to ourselves or only hung out with "mature" homeschool families? I am thankful for all the women of my first support group who were available to answer questions, and consider it a privilege to encourage new homeschoolers as they step out in faith to teach their own children. As we edify and encourage one another in the journey we are operating as the Body of Christ should, loving one another, because He first loved us.
Jennifer Pepito-Chapel Editor
