Things are going well. I am finally in the swing of things with my curriculum, which is such a relief. It has taken awhile to get organized and honestly, it has not been fun! One of the hardest things has been trying not to compare what we are doing with what I imagine they are doing in public school. Spending the first half of the school year in public school has been an advantage in that I sort of know where we should be in math and reading etc. It has also been difficult because I don't always see the learning in concrete ways like I did with grades and projects sent home in school.
I have to be honest, I am not sure if we will be continuing next year. I am trying to remain open to what God has for us, but I find it easy to get caught up in the stresses of daily schooling and getting "stuck" there. Whatever we decide, I really am pleased with what we have accomplished so far. I really mean that. I am doing something I never thought I could do. I need to let that sink in. God is working! The most amazing thing is the window into my children's hearts that I have been given through this experience. Some days the view blesses me and others it worries me...such is the human experience!
I am going forward for this year planting, planting, planting little seeds in their hearts. It is up to God to make them grow. I was so blessed recently to pull out my old Bible from when the kids were babies. I found some awesome verses the Lord gave me for my children then and I am praying them again now.
For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. Isaiah 61:11
They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:3
They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor. Isaiah 60:21
There are more, but these stand out right now...thank you God for such sweet reminders! I am praying a lot that God will give me His view of my children...His children. That the Lord would delight me in them. They are precious.
1 comment:
Wow. Looking over your blog, it looks like you've really taken on a big project with the New Creation Home School. You're very right to not compare your school to others, just do the best that you can.
If you need any extra help, I'm a time management professional and love to help people get more organized so that they can accomplish their goals. Please feel free to get in touch.
Take care and good luck.
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