Walking in the Shadows

You know the Mom I’m talking about, the one who is always smiling and seemingly never frustrated with her sweet little charges. The one who makes special crafts EVERY holiday and can teach her children fractions and diagramming without ever reading the instructions in the teacher manual. Oh I admire this mom, but I can assure you “I am not that Mom.” Yes, I homeschool my children, bake bread, garden, and do laundry on a daily basis, but “I am not that Mom” who does is flawlessly. Just ask my children! So, why do I homeschool my children? Ah, that is a question I have needed to write about for some time but have been apprehensive for many reasons. My decision to homeschool is just that, my decision (mine and hubby’s). It is not my desire to defend my decision or sway others to agree with me, it is simply a admission of a very average Mom doing what God has called her to do. There are many reasons to homeschool, I could list a zillion (well maybe not a zillion but close). Wh...

I thought it only appropriate to have a Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving! We all have so much to be thankful for, I love this time of year when we pause and really think of our blessings. So, here is my list, it is a very condensed version but these are the things I am especially thankful for this week! Answered Prayer My Brother My Sister in Law Obedience Family White Lights Blonde Hair Front Loading Washing Machine Mom's Thanksgiving Ham New Traditions Grace Undeserved Forever Friends who Care 3.9% Interest Rate The Bible The Holy Spirit My Life Change (ach, this is a tough one) Here's to hoping you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!