Comments on: for when we want to quit and run away {homeschool}

By: press in (that's all I got) - Lara Williams | blog

press in (that's all I got) - Lara Williams | blog — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:00:15 +0000

[…] mode these days. Which is mostly not fun when you homeschool three kids who enjoy starting projects with popsicle sticks and paint even at 7:00 in the morning while your […]

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:30:00 +0000

In reply to Desiree.

Dear sisters, how I hope there has been some encouragement in our homeschool living day by day. Truly it IS such a great task, indeed too much for us on our own strength, and though I see my failings all the time, and am broken and struggling in it, I must have faith that He has begun a work I us – and He will do it. I too fall into fear over my many failings and inabilities, and truly, truly, I think that the kids learn what they need when they need it and oftentimes without my teaching. I’m there, I support, but I don’t direct, I seldom lead. Dear Lord, please lead us, guide our thoughts and our lives, please dear Lord, help us as we grow with our kids at home.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:57:00 +0000

Wish to add a daring comment about homeschooling. Ever ventured into peeking at relaxed homelearning, or Christian unschooling – which means following the spirit, going with the flow, learning through living which happens all the time – growing without formal schooling, even to some extent letting it go and trusting the development of God’s amazing creation. I continue to open myself to these ways of learning. I am often amazed, often perplexed, often questioning, and often blessed. I suggest activities, we discuss much, we explore and enjoy, one minute at a time. It’s an adventure.

By: Desiree

Desiree — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:31:00 +0000

Lara.. Thank you for this. I honestly thought I was the only one that felt this way. This is my first year and I crumbled on my second day in. I felt like I was failing my daughter. Didn’t know what to teach her or really honestly didn’t remember much been out of school for so many years how was I going to do this how was I going to teach her if anything. I don’t remember anything at all. But the basics. Was she going to be behind was she going to be able to say she learned anything her fourth grade year. So many myths I thought homeschooling children should be way smarter then public school children. What would people say? When they asked her questions was she able to say what she learned.. No because I couldn’t teach her. I know I was for sure called by God to homeschool my children but how if I don’t know what I’m doing!!?? :/. Even now we’re 2 weeks in and I feel discouraged don’t know what to do with her. I’m not a teacher that’s not my gift. Seems like daily I walk away because I’m so frustrated I put it off every time I feel I can’t do it. I feel like such a failure. Did I make the right decision and still sometimes I feel she’s better off in public school. My heart breaks everything I think about it. That’s not what I want. I’ve been on every homeschooling website received so many suggestions a day still what am I doing!!!??? Please help., I’ve cried out to God asking him to help but I just can’t see my way through this. Any suggestions!!!!???

By: a question that keeps confronting me

a question that keeps confronting me — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:36:32 +0000

[…] been quiet around these here parts. Mainly because of that whole “homeschooling thing.” But on the bright side, my kids and I have all survived ten solid days of schooling. Praise Jesus. […]

By: stsandel

stsandel — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:56:00 +0000

Not sure how I even got to your blog (but win!) and I don’t even homeschool (yet – I have a two year old) — but your words really encouraged me. I needed this especially —> “Just because something is hard, doesn’t mean we’re on the wrong road. In fact,anything that strips us of self and teaches us greater dependence on Jesus is a gift.” Because I am infertile and my adopted daughter is the best miracle but between normal two year old antics and my own anxiety, I have felt lately that THIS IS SO HARD and maybe we shouldn’t have prayed to adopt. Lies. Stinking lies. I needed to be reminded that “hard” is not “wrong road” – it’s stripping me down to the places where I have to put face to dust and ask Jesus to parent in me, through me, as me. Thanks for this reminder. Grateful.

By: Kelli B

Kelli B — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:58:00 +0000

This is super encouraging for me. This is our first year homeschooling. 3rd grade, Kindergarten & I’m expecting our 3rd child. We’re also moving. 🙁 I’m not silly enough to think there won’t be days where I’m feeling overwhelmed. This post reminds me where my help comes from. And as simple as it is, we’re often so quick to forget as well. Here’s to a great homeschool year for your family & mine

By: Angela Parlin

Angela Parlin — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:36:00 +0000

Well, one homeschool Mom to another, this is my year 6 homeschooling, and for me it was Day #4. I fell apart by the end of the day, and spent the weekend praying over what I need to do differently. I’m looking forward to this week, because the Lord led me in some reorganization as well and I feel a little more free. Still need Him every hour, because I’m a massive introvert homeschooling 4 kids, the youngest being 3 and desperately needy for attention. 🙂 About as desperate as I am for quiet time alone {no questions asked}. Thanks for sharing this…somehow it helps to remember I’m not the only one struggling through it many days…enjoying it immensely others, but lots and lots of moments of struggle are part of it.

By: a.w

a.w — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 11:53:00 +0000

I too have a hard time with school . I have to let my children go to school ; I am not called to home school and I wish I was. I actually love being that stay at home mom !!! The do all no outside job mom. Now though it’s changing. I am needing prayer , I have two special needs children and I also have health needs not to mention my non believing husband. God does the spiritual leading through me and teaching mom ming and am null other things am nulled I am tired overwhelmed and just plain feeling unloved am null den alone. Not by God but by others . It’s hard. I understand the calling of what is this….???? Praise the Lord though !!! Let’s pray for one another. One if the best ways to home school is to let the kids know I dot know that answer, you have to look it up and don’t give up !! I love to see the pride they feel when they have found out they can learn and find things on their own. It’s awesome! God bless you all !!

By: Katie Orr

Katie Orr — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 01:18:00 +0000

“Just because something is hard, doesn’t mean we’re on the wrong road. In fact,anything that strips us of self and teaches us greater dependence on Jesus is a gift.”

Love. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. You are not alone. 🙂