Assignment: This would be a good week to tell about your worst struggles with a lifestyle of homeschooling.  Tell about something you’ve struggled with and how God’s mercies gave us the strength to get past it.  Also, share any curriculum/homeschool methods that have been a relief to you, i.e., a particular Teacher’s Manual or Homeschooling method that’s been easier for your family.  Talk about how you felt when the burden was lifted and Oh, What a Relief it is!

Well, being so new to this I don’t really have much to tell yet. However, I am excited to read all the seasoned mommies assignments to gather much inspiration and encouragement.

 A verse I find encouraging is Psalm 119:33,34 “Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yeah, I shall observe it with my whole heart.” _(KJV)

So far though, albeit into my 4^th week here, my biggest struggle is what to do with my nearly two year-old while we try to do work at the table. Unfortunately, she has been sick this week and last with a painful cold and has been quite irritable and time-consuming. I also know I am going to struggle with the creativity I need to make sure my kids are having fun. I am so far from being innovative and fun that I need to let loose and just relax here!

I read on Nancy's Nook that it is important to be sure to let go and let God control our homeschooling. Oh I need to get there completely! Thank you for the reminder.

I also intend to fix this closet this weekend. Friday I will be buying a new orgnizer drawer system for our winter hats, gloves, etc and our homeschool drawer system will go back in here too. This closet is a task I've been avoiding but will help out tremendously once I tackle it. I hope to be able to store some homeschool supplies in there once it's in order.

 Left Side & Right Side. It's a mess