We're getting there....

Since my last post, things have been much, much better in the world of homeschooling!  My last post was a reflection of a really bad day.  I was beginning to let self-doubt, insecurities and failure creep into my mind.  I spent that evening thinking about why in the world I decided to do this whole homeschooling thing.  As I started to mentally process all of it, I realized that the reasons I homeschool are still the same, the benefits are the same, and the time I get to invest  in my children is still the same.  I'm not going to let the enemy steal this time from me and my family.  I want to reap what I sow, so I'm willing to spend time, energy, time, attention, time, time and more time to sow what I believe is the foundation to my children's future.  My thought was, "is this God allowing me to fail to show me that it's not His plan for me to homeschool, or is the enemy realizing what a blessing and gift this is and he hates it so much he's trying to get me to stop...".  The more I thought about what scripture says I realized that His Word doesn't ever encourage parents to stop investing in, teaching, or spending time with their children.  In fact, as Moses was about to take the entire Israelite population into the Promised Land, he stopped and instructed them to be responsible about their next generation, to make sure to teach them as you lay down, as you walk and as you sit at home.  Moses doesn't specifically call out parents in his speech.  He's talking to the entire population because he knew it would take everyone to be responsible for the next generation.  Because of that, I believe that homeschooling is NOT the only way to teach.  I want to be clear about that!  However, at this time, homeschooling is the most beneficial way for our family to rear our children in the ways of the Lord.  It thrills me to no end, when we've had a great day of teaching, learning, reading, Bible study, music, outside time, etc....so on those days when everything seems to be a flop, I need to remember that tomorrow will be a new day!  Thanks for all of you who have encouraged us so much!  Gotta' run...it's time for school to start and I don't want the principal to catch me on the computer!