Today, my dear children are back at school. I can hardly wait to bring them back home. I am so glad my dh is in agreement with me. We will be bringing Jordan home as soon as we can afford the $95 for Homeschool Legal Defense... just in case the school pitches a fit about us withdrawing him. Then, we will bring the other children home as soon as we get Jordan and Kaitlyn settled back into the routine of homeschool life. (Lord willing!)
I am nervous and excited. I pray that God will help us with the problems we were having that caused us to try public school in the first place and even more than that I am praying that the problems that don't really matter won't really matter... if you know what I mean.
Sometimes, we focus on the world's pattern for sucess, but I am convinced that when Romans warns us to no longer conform to the world's pattern, but to be TRANSFORMED by the renewing of our mind... it really means it! We need to redefine the way we think about our children and our goals for their education and upbringing and seek only what the LORD requires not necessarily what the state requires.
I am starting to "get it"... MAYBE!
Jan. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment
It really sounds like you 'do' get it! You are thinking outside the box! Good for you! Have you thought about what your goals for your son will be knowing his limitations? I'm just wondering.
That is SO cool about my lasagna! Thanks! I will never eat it the same day--not ever--thanks to your advice!! It was JUST TOO GOOD!
Jan. 3, 2006 - Good for you!
I make it a point not to condemn any hs mom who quits and puts her kids in school. The reason being....It is sooooooo hard to h.s. and I am not walking in that moms shoes. There could be behavioral issues or learning disabilities. I want to always be careful to put my proverbial arm around her and support her as a friend.....ON THE OTHER HAND. When I see a mom making a HUGE effort to do what she feels is best by bringing her child home again..... I want to go out of my way to say HOORAY FOR YOU. I have an anthem this year in Deuteronomy 6: 5-9. When you read it....How can we teach them all that God requires when they are not with us?
God Bless your adorable family. Cute picture!
Jan. 4, 2006 - Untitled Comment
I am so happy for you Christina! I think it sounds like you "get it" too. :) When you rise up really helped me understand my "why" behing homeschooling and affirmed that I can do it - God gave me these children after all. :) Anyway, blessings sister - you are in my prayers.
Love in Him,
Jamie
http://livingthe127thpsalm.lifewithchrist.org
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