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// - I have homeschooled for sixteen years. Our oldest recently graduated from college, another is a sophomore in college & our youngest is in 7th grade. I would like to offer encouragement to those who are just beginning to homeschool, as well as those whose children are considering college. It takes commitment to remain in homeschooling for the long haul. I would also like others to know that their homeschooled children can succeed in college and in their personal and professional lives.


Surviving a Season
Posted on Jul. 12, 2007

When all three of my children were young, I never thought the day would come when they would leave.  I didn't look forward to it.  My mom would remind me that when you're raising your children, those days are the best days of your life.  That is a wonderful attitude & it certainly does ring true now that I am about to see my oldest two children & my son-in-law move away the same week.   I would like to share something that maybe doesn't get talked about much.  When the time comes for your children to follow the plan the Lord has for them, He is also sufficient to give you the grace for that time!  What could be a feeling of hollowness, has been overshadowed by the excitement I feel for my children who are moving.  Only God can do that!  It is definately going to seem different for awhile, but these days can also be the best days of my life.  I am in a time of transition that is for sure, but it can also be a wonderful time as I see my children be able to leave.  We are looking forward to visiting them in their new lives & are grateful for the sweet relationship the Lord has given us with them.  As I reflect, I am really glad that I continued to hug & kiss my older children even when they were "beyond that age."  I am glad the Lord gave me the grace to love them even during times when they seemed unloveable.  Our son is a handsome 6'3" young man, but he is never beyond my reach for hugging & he knows it!  Embrace the season you are in & know that the Lord will give the grace right when it is needed.  We can't imagine that at times, but that is because He may not give it early, but He will give it right on time.  God bless!



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Embrace the season you are in
Posted at 11:51 AM on Jul. 16, 2007 by innovativelearning
Do your seasons change as fast as mine? The older our children get the quicker the seasons change. And just when I think, I got it; it changes.
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