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Thursday, September 21, 2006 - Homeschooling and heaven
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I was thinking again today how much I long for heaven. It has become a more frequent thought of mine. I think of the song that says "Come Jesus come", and thats all you get because I stink at songs, music, lyrics etc. I don't know where this is going except that I am so looking forward to being in heaven where there is no sickness, sadness, pain. I am looking forward to joy, peace, time with the Lord Jesus, perfection, a job to do, beauty all around. I used to think after I became a christian that I could wait for heaven until I was married, then until I had kids, then until they grew up, then until I watch them get married and have their own kids. Now, I am married and have kids, but I am not as anxious for all those events to take place first. I have realized that while those are wonderful joyful events in this life on earth, our eternity in heaven is going to be so much better.
Now, about homeschooling, I am going to make a big public confession. Here goes.....this is the first year of the 4 previous years that I can honestly say I am enjoying homeschooling. It sounds horrible doesn't it, that I have not enjoyed homeschooling my kids. For quite some time I have battled with the Lord. Why me? Why did God convict me so much that I could not send my kids to school. Don't get me wrong, I love my girls dearly and I love being with them. I just didn't enjoy the teaching part of homeschooling. I have felt much pressure, and I have not felt much success. Even though I am a research queen, I have not had much confidence in my abilities to home educate my kids. I have not felt capable to do the job that God called me to do. I have been intimidated with subjects like history and science. I feel like the first three years were just one big experiment. I am feeling more settled in what we are doing. I still like to research curriculum and I still sometimes think there is the next better thing out there that I must find. But all in all I think what we have works. It fits me, and it fits my kids. I will tell you though what has been the biggest change this year. I have surrendered. Homeschooling is my job. It is what I do and as a job I must treat it like one, giving it my full attention, and putting my all into it. Now we have only been back at school for 2 1/2 weeks and granted not much else has been accomplished, in the way of home care, besides the neccessities, like meals, laundry and general clean up, but I have felt successful. I have put all things aside during school time and have given it my full attention. So for 3-4 hours during the day I am 100 % available for my kids. That has made a huge difference in our days. The girls are learning, I am learning and I feel the peace of knowing that I am being obedient not only to God but to my husband. The result is more confidence, less insecurity, less comparison, and a true contentment that this is my life and I love it.
Susan
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Thursday, September 21, 2006 - That is wonderful |
| Posted by heartmatters |
I am so happy for you! Homeschooling is a journey and you are definitely well on your way. I think we all have gone down Doubtful Lane around Insecure bend, or over the What About My Life Bump In The Road. But you are so right! Surrendering our will to His will only bring the best scenic routes!
Many more happy travels,
Jennifer |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by ejoyce,ink |
What a beautiful and wise post. Thank you for sharing your heart. I totally relate on both the "heaven" and "homeschool" insights.
I am so grateful for the life I have here, yet I am truly homesick for heaven. That is my true home, which I was created for, and I'm so looking forward to being there!
Eleanor |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by hsmomof2 |
| Great thoughts. I bet you have encouraged some new homeschoolers who are not feeling too confident yet. It does make a difference to see homeschooling as our job. I find the more committed I am to that idea, the better our days go and the more outside homeschooling I am able to accomplish. |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Heather of http://heather.shamusyoung.com |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Isn't it wonderful when we finally accept that we are where He (and our husbands) want us.
Would you consider sharing your testimony here and linking on my site? We are sharing them today, for our own sakes as well as for others. I am praying that the Lord will lead those who need him to us and will see Him in us. |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Rebeca |
I can relate to the wanting to get married first, etc. This last month has made me long for heaven so much more, knowing that our baby is there. And I've experienced the sorrow of this world in a new way, the sting of death, and I'm so much more eager for that final day of victory when death is swallowed up forever and we are with Jesus and the angels and all the saints in glory. Even so, come Lord Jesus!
I'm glad you're finding a new joy in teaching your girls.
Bless you,
Rebeca |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Happyhome |
How wonderful for you and your girls! Isn't it funny the things we battle the Lord over? As if we're going to win! lol If we'd just give in to begin with things would be so much easier. I am so happy to hear you have found your peace and joy in doing what the Lord has called you to do.
On a side note, I have found that our days go much more smoothly and we seem to accomplish more if I can focus 100% on school, rather than trying to fit home things in with school. Need to be reminded of that sometimes.
Angela |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by TNMOMTOMANYBLESSINGS |
Have fun at your picnic tomorrow. We had ours and it was wonderful.
Blessings,
Maria |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Kudos |
| Posted by giggles3 |
That is so nice to hear. It is a great encouragement thank you for sharing.
Have a great weekend and fun meeting and hanging out with the hsmom bloggers at the picinic Saturday. I wish I could be there but other things have come up.
Many Blessing,
Christina |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - YAY |
| Posted by amada |
Yay for you! I'm so glad to hear your tone of contentment and peace :) I have been working through some of these things this year as well, and I'm happy to say that I'm working toward where you're at. I just had to say hooray for you! Praise the Lord :)
Amy |
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Friday, September 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by chickadee |
oh great. i just typed up a long comment then entered the wrong code and it disappeared.
i was saying how great it is that you are enjoying homeschooling this year. it has become less enjoyable for me with each added student. it's hard to manage two students and a toddler. i struggle with the balance of it all.
and, i hope you'll post photos of the get-together. i'm so jealous. so many of the bloggers i enjoy will be there. |
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Saturday, September 23, 2006 - That was so well put! |
| Posted by grace4gayle |
I wouldn't be surprised if all homeschool mom's went through that process of finding their homeschool "niche". I've been doing it for 7 years and it wasn't until last year that I felt confident in what I was doing and found the style that works best for me.
I had such a great time actually meeting you in person today. I can't wait for the next get together. Hopefully my whole family can come. I came back gushing to my husband about what a neat group of ladies you all are and now He really wants to come!
How do I turn on my RSS? I went to "site feed" and it was turned on to yes but I don't think that's it.
Gayle |
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Sunday, September 24, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by www.craftapple.wordpress.com |
| I've found that being a mom has made me have to die to myself over and over again everyday. Then the decision to homeschool meant dying to myself even more. It's a hard decision we've made, isn't it? Thanks for you post and your insight. |
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Sunday, September 24, 2006 - Sometimes... |
| Posted by berrymorin |
| I feel the same way. I long for a week of not hearing 'Mom' being called out, picking up behind him and listening to cartoons during his lunch break. But, I really love learning along side our son. Seeing things through his eyes makes learning fun and exciting. Before you know he'll be off on his own and I'll be wishing for cartoons blasting during lunch and picking up his size 14 sneakers before I trip over them. |
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Sunday, September 24, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by eyecorn |
Wonderful post! There's a certain peace in one's life when we fully surrender ourselves to God and know that we have eternal life. You hit on such an important point about homeschooling...giving that 100% time to them..it makes a HUGE difference. I'm so glad you are feeling so good about hsing this year!
I saw the picnic photo....all of you...such beautiful ladies! I wish I could have been there. |
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Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by youngmommy |
Not much can beat he peace of know we're being obedient, huh?
I took your advice (well, it was right under my nose all along!) and worked Phil 4:13 into my new answer.... Thanks for your suggestion!
Blessings,
Christine |
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