My son and I have been homeless for almost a year. How I would love to "home school" in my own home once again. Well, this may happen sooner than I thought it would. Today, I was accepted into a housing program here in the "Big City." The program is based where I live, and my prayer to stay here in the city has been answered by my Lord and my God.
Being accepted into the program is the first step. This Thursday, April 9, I will attend an orientation and find out how the program works. After that, I will be on the road to finding an apartment and climbing out of the vortex of homelessness. My experience with homelessness has taught me that many people believe that all of the homeless are mentally ill, drug users/abusers, or cognitively impaired--but I have found that this is not always true. My late mother used to have a plaque on her living room wall that stated, "Grant that I may not criticize my neighbor 'til I have walked a mile in his shoes." I've walked that mile now, and although it has been a most difficult one, it has taught me much. For several years, I have had the desire to have a home with a spare room for a mother and child who need somewhere to live until they can thrive on their own; I've also had thoughts about running a shelter for women and children. From my experience of being in two shelters over the last year, I have learned what to do and what not to do, how to treat human beings with dignity although they have fallen upon hard times, and how to reach out to the hurting. Perhaps, I was destined to live in a shelter for a long time, so I can fulfill what God would have me to do based upon firsthand knowledge.
I am now thinking of creative/alternative ways to make money--such as tutoring children, becoming a licensed home daycare provider, so I can continue to homeschool my son. Also, another option is now available to me--working part time outside of my home and working part time inside my home--half and half make a whole.
I certainly don't know what my future holds, but the One who holds my future loves me, mine, and everyone--maximally and magnanimously.
Comments
Apr. 9, 2009 - I wept and I prayed and then I thanked God
Posted by Larry
I thanked God for your steadfast faithfulness. I thanked God for answering your prayer. I thanked God for sending a"mentally ill" woman to speak God's peace and love into your life. I am eager to hear what you find for a place to live. I pray that God will provide you with a place the not just meets your needs but surrounds you with loving people.
God Bless you and your son!
Larry
http://dadshomeschool.wordpress.com/
Apr. 16, 2009 - You Are An Inspiration
Posted by gowestx4
How convicted I felt as I read your post. I can whine when I do not get my whole house clean and here you just want a house. I am still reading all your post now but wanted to say that I am praying for you right now. Is there anyhting you need just now that I can help with?
Apr. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by LittleEblingsAcademy
Praying for God's favor.
Nice "seeing" you again. I've missed you.
Blessings, Beckie :o)
Apr. 25, 2009 - You are in my prayers!
Posted by Anonymous
Wow! God is good! What the enemy has intended for evil, God use for His glory and for the good of His Children!
I am to a single homeschooling parent. Although, I have never truely been homeless... that is ONLY by the grace of God! I have spent many a nights wondering!
What I can say to you... God is good, He is the giver of all good gifts, and you and your son our the apples of His eyes! Keep up the good fight! Know that a single mom, you have never met is fighting the spiritual battle in the heavenly realm for you!
God Bless and keep you today and always