Every year since my husband left I have asked God year after year, "OK.  Are we homeschooling this year?"  Every year so far I've gotten a green light, but they haven't all looked the same.

The first year I asked it, there was just a sense in my heart that God had called me to do it, and the reminder (over and over again, since I'm kind of slow), that what God calls, He enables.  Another year, among other "signs," was a scholarship for single parents.  One year I was able to work at a used curriculum fair, where I found lots of things I could use.  But always, God has answered.

This year, my decision to homeschool was challenged a little earlier, so I started asking the question a little earlier.  In October, my ex-husband insisted that we discuss putting the boys in public school this year.  Because I do so love homeschooling, my initial reaction was "no way, buddy! You can't make me do that!"  As I got to thinking about it, I realized that I needed to be sure that this wasn't God's way of moving me to do something different, so I began asking Him, "do we do it again next year?"  He didn't take long to answer me again.

Actually He has answered that question over and over for me this year, I think because like a two-year-old I keep asking Him again and again.  (I don't doubt Him, I'm just not so confident in my ability to understand Him!)  He has given me countless scriptures confirming His direction, provided materially for me to do it, provided a way for me to attend the state homeschool convention, provided for an HSLDA membership, but His first answer came in a magazine article.  The article was written by another single mom who homeschools, and the reason I am bringing it up now is because the article has just been posted on her blog.  Although it is written about single parent homeschooling, it is worth the read for anyone.  It has helpful insights into how to homeschool and "do it all." You can read the article at Single Parents at Home. 

The best blessing in this answer from God was the author.  After reading it, I wrote toher and we began corresponding.  It has been my priveledge to get to know Mary Jo Tate, and she has a wealth of wisdom to offer to any parent--single, homeschooling, or otherwise.  I encourage you to read Mary Jo's article.  I hope that it encourages you as it did me, and I hope God speaks to you through it.