5 boys and 1 girl - Even Though We Butt Heads

Mar. 19, 2006 - Even Though We Butt Heads

I was at a local homeschool fair/mini convention yesterday and I heard something that I needed to hear desperately. Sue Brage was giving the workshop entitled "What I thought I knew about Homeschooling, and What I know now" (my own paraphrase).......anyway.......at one point she said how a woman had come to her afraid to homeschool because she and her daughter were like oil and vinegar....or salt and vinegar (gosh I have a horrible memory).....anyway their personalities just did not mesh at all. Sue's response was that maybe she and her daughter were the perfect candidates for homeschooling because of exactly that. God intends for us to "love one another" above all else. When we are in the dregs with our kids and trying to figure out what just happened and how we could have done that better.....we are closest to the heart of God. So in that intensely intimate homeschool relationship we have with our children (butting heads)....Sue showed me that in that place we find God there. Refining us, transforming our hearts and minds, drawing us closer to our children and therefore closer to Him. She cited the verse Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
So in those harsh and difficult moments with my ds, I can find (if I seek) the perfect will of God.

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In case you are wondering more about Sue Brage and her ministry you can check out her website at http://www.homeschool-encourager.com/

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Mar. 21, 2006 - Hello

Hi. My name is Corinna Silvers and I am new to blogging and looking for some blogging friends. I also have been married 8 years next Tuesday. We are going on a cruise. Our children are Faith-6 and Matthew-5. God has given us such great children and I love my husband more and more each day. I have been homeschooling for 2 years now and enjoy it so much. I love being with them each day. I like to read, scrapbook and be with my family. I would love to hear from you. God Bless. Corinna

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Mar. 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Found you by random blog and felt a quick "click". I, too, have three boys and the oldest (6) wants to be a super-hero when he grows up. Or maybe a knight. Enjoyed your posts and hope all are feeling better now.

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Apr. 29, 2006 - Love it!!!

I do believe the same with homeschooling - it's all about the Lord and our incorporating His word into our studies. Great entry!
Valerie
http://firststeptowardshomeschooling.com
http://homeschoolblogger.com/socalval/

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May. 25, 2006 - So true!

Parenting is one of the best excersizes in character development. Dealing with little ones all day long is a great way to purge out areas of personal spiritual weakness and learn to grow in grace.

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