Thursday, May 8, 2008
What to do?
I had been wrestling with an important decision about what to do with my little Meggy. She is graduating kindergarten in exactly one week from tonight. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with her for the fall time. I was really worried about it. Do we try to scrimp for private school and then which one? The school I was able to go to is about 45min away and so then we would have to consider gas prices and how much that might costs every week. Of course that was a no. Do we put her in the public school near where we live? What kinds of things would she be exposed to? Is it a good school? Do I homeschool? Will I be able to do it? Will I ruin her? Will she have enough socialization in her life? Will she be smart enough....questions like that. I was talking about it with one of my best friends (who also homeschools) and she said "Have you prayed about it?" **GASP** How could she ask me something like that? Of course I had NOT. AND I'm so glad she was bold enough to ask me. It was like a slap in the face (in a good way) because it reminded me that I was worrying for nothing. Jesus asks us "Who can add a single hour to the day by worrying? " Her question reminded me that I was not trusting in God. I was so wrapped up in worrying that I hadn't taken the time to ask Him what I should do about Meggy's schooling. Another friend of mine (who also homeschools) reminded me that God does not give us a spirit of fear! He allowed me to be a parent and He will enable me to teach my child the way she needs to be taught. He will give me the wisdom I need. So I prayed about it and I felt this peace and all of the apprehension I had seemed to have faded. Now of course I still have questions but the peace is there. So I have decided to homeschool her. And I am actually excited about it. Almost giddy. It's funny to me because of the way I was feeling about a month or two ago. I have talked to several people who have or is currently homeschooled and have gotten lots of information and advice from them and I am planning on attending a homeschool convention this weekend. I am really excited! I know that there may be people or even family who don't agree with homeschooling, but D & I have to do what we feel is best for our family and no one can tell us what's best for us but us. With God's guidance. I truly feel that God has pricked my heart about this...He did it in the past and has done it now. I know He will help me!
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Well, shoot, I was gonna tell you about a GREAT Christian school that lets out at 12:40 every day...! And the best priced one anywhere! WE LOVE IT!
But you will love homeschooling... because that's what God has called you to do! :-)
That's awesome!!!
I was homeschooled all of my life and plan on homeschooling also. I know it's not for everyone, but I think that it is a lot more "doable" than most people think it is. If you want to get some good ideas on where to start and how to go about it, I recommend the SMICA Premiers group - it is a preschool group that meats at SMI, and they have great speakers and helpers and even wonderful field trips for pre-school-aged children. The SMICA homeschool group is also awesome - there are so many people in it that love to help other people get started - it's chock full of resources!
If you need some names or numbers of people to get in touch with, or want to talk to someone who was not "ruined" by homeschooling, feel free to email me or call me! :)
Home schooling is great.
Love reading your blog! Here are the sayings and responses that I have been meaning to send you. They helped me so much along the way. Hope they will encourage you too!
Love, Allison (Nashville, TN)
You say: "It's impossible." God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired." God says: I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28-30)
You say: "I can't go on." God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalms 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out." God says: I will direct your steps (Prov. 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it." God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able." God says: I am able (II Cor. 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it." God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28)
You say: "I'm afraid." God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Tim. 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated." God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith." God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough." God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I fell all alone." God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Heb. 13:5)
You say: "I'm burned out." God says: Repent and the times of refreshing will come (Acts 3:19)
We are dealing with the same issues!!! Home schooling scares and excites me. God bless you in this adventure and be sure and post on anything you find out about that might help the rest of us.
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