Mother's Day is just around the corner and all of us here at Heart of the Matter would like to be the first to wish you a wonderful and joyous week in honor of all you do!

I remember when I learned that I was about to become a mom for the first time. The thoughts of the future of my little one were vivid, endless, and sometimes overwhelming. What diapers should I use? How long should I breast feed? What doctor should he go to? Where should I send him to school?

It's funny to think back on that now because I had no idea then that I would be homeschooling him today. I never would have dreamed we would form the bond that we now have and I can honestly say I would never have experienced it without homeschooling him. We spend so much time together: we laugh, we learn, we experiment, and we play. It is amazing!

I know that one of the most important decisions that I have ever made concerning my boys was the one to homeschool them. I get to experience first hand the fruit of my labor (literally), and that is the greatest Mother's Day gift I could ever ask for!

This month is also the start of something new here at Heart of the Matter Online. We now have a separate site dedicated just for the magazine and this will remain the blog. We will only post the editor's letter on the HOTM blog from now on. The articles can be found at the new site: http://www.heartofthemattermagazine.com/. Let us know what you think!

If you would like to submit a funny picture or story for our sidebar, please email it to: the.amies@heartofthemattermagazine.com and put "Funnies" in the subject line.

Due to recent events including a need for my computer to be rebuilt, the pdf for this month's magazine will be delayed. We are sorry for the inconvenience.