• Jul. 26, 2006
Standing Strong in Faith
Well, the homeschooling saga continues.
Dean told his mother this morning of his decision to homeschool. (I was at the midwife's at the time.) She is currently in Ohio, dealing with the passing away of her mother, and while it may not have been the best time to tell her, Dean has been so stressed over when and how to say it, it's for the best that she knows.
At first, he says, she just said "I see" or something similar. But then she called back about 10 minutes later and basically said that since we had made a decision that she doesn't approve of, she was going to raise our rent...so that she is not supporting that decision monetarily. ugh. This is exactly what we thought and feared would happen. She said she would let us know the new amount...
It's very frustrating, this feeling that she is trying to control our parenting decisions with her wallet. But at the same time, I'm so proud of my husband for standing up and doing what he thinks is the right thing to do. We think she is hoping that I will feel compelled to go work outside the home to pay the extra rent. What she doesn't seem to understand is that Dean and I have discussed the issue of me working for pay outside the home and every time, Dean has said no, he wants me home. (For that matter, I want to be home!)
As far as extra income goes, there are a couple of options. The first is that I am a consultant for Usborne Books...I signed up mainly to get cheaper books for my family and friends, not to really make money. But I could start nagging all my friends to host shows, hand out my cards to everyone I meet, etc. The other obvious thing would be babysitting. I'd love to have a preschooler who would play with ds3yo a few days a week, keeping him busy while I do school with the older girls. That would be easier than doing book parties and could easily bring in several hundred dollars a month.
Of course, this whole situation is held gently in the Lord's hands. He will provide for our needs and *all* we need to do is remain strong in our faith. We will be praying to see the Lord's good in this trouble. I'm praying that through this, Dean's faith in the Lord and His Provision is greatly increased. And if anyone else would pray for us...thank you very much.
Comments
• Jul. 31, 2006
Praying for you
Posted by ClassicalEducator
How sad that your dh mother is so controlling and spiteful. I would pray for her daily, that her heart would soften. Perhaps she is saying this because she is angry and hurt...maybe it will not actually happen.
My advice would be to find another home as soon as possible. You'll never feel totally free to live your lives as a family until you do not have to depend on mil for anything. I'm so glad the Lord has brought your husband around! With all of this stress and a new baby coming (I think I saw that you're having another?? I'm sorry if I'm wrong) make sure you don't try to do too much. Your children are young and you don't have to cover much more than the basics and just have fun together. Continue to pray daily...it's working!!
Blessings,
~Becky
