Thank you for that sweet encouragement. I may print out that last paragraph of your comment and tuck it away for when we have one of “those” days. 😉

And I pray that God would faithfully minister hope to your spirit as you meditate on His truth. I’m sorry for what seems to be desert land ahead of you. Those can be difficult seasons (though not purposeless). He does have good things, sister. Though quite possibly not good as our world or even our heart defines. Walking beside you in faith.

I’m just as guilty, Christie. Praying we bring our thoughts captive today, friend.

I have been very sad over this vast open desert that stretches out before me. I have chronic health problems, and cannot travel easily. We live in a region in which I am an outsider. I do not have any idea what I will do with myself here. I desperately needed your reminder that God has a plan, and it is Good! I will meditate not on my loss, but on the scriptures you have provided.

God bless you as you begin your Adventurous Ride of Homeschool life with your children! Please remember that all homeschool moms have one day when they think they are failing miserably, followed by a day when they are on top of the world–exactly like public and private school teachers have! And there is one particular style for your family which will look nothing like any other home school family, because their needs, strengths, and personalities are different from yours. Don’t be afraid to toss a book in the trash after 2 months because it just doesn’t work. There is a Lot of homeschool garbage out there, because it is quite a money-making market, with new, wide-eyed buyers popping up every year. There are some truly excellent curriculum and tried and true catalogs which you can mix and match with a little help from a calm, old-hand home schooler who is not home-schooling out of fear but from love. It can be so very delightful. Be easy on yourself! You wouldn’t believe how much time is wasted in the classroom!