Let's talk about homeschool.

It started for me when Brittany was 4 years old.  Well meaning people began to ask which preschool she would be attending.  I didn't know...we had not planned to send her to preschool. I just expected she would go to first grade when she was six.  We might would consider kindergarten when she is five. But sending her to 4K - that seemed at lease premature and certainly an unnecessary expense.  As I listened to the early education advocates, I began to hear how important the developmental years are for a child's future and how life long success depended on a good foundation...and I agreed. 


But, they were trying to sell me their private preschool experience for my child and I had two problems with that.  First, there was no money for private preschool. And second, it implied that a professional educator was now suddenly required.  I was offended!  


Somehow under my care, she had learned to walk, talk, feed herself, dress herself, wipe her bottom, pick up her toys and play nice. Now that she was four was I somehow incompetent?  Really?  OK, so I am not the sharpest tool in the shed but I am not that stupid!  What do you need to learn in 4K? Colors, shapes, numbers, letters, how to color inside the lines and write your name. This does not take a genius!  I can spell her name! I know colors, I know shapes, I know numbers and the letters! I can teach her those things!  Right?


OK, so I realize my reaction was a little extreme.  It was certainly different considering most moms look forward to shipping their kids off to school for the day.  I had no idea at the time, what adventure and blessing God had for our family.  I only knew I had questions that needed answers.  What to do? What to do?


If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5

You are invited!

Technology is a wonderful thing.  And if I understand it correctly, this blog is now a team sport! 


My three girls should each have received an invitation to join my blog team.  Currently, only team members are able to comment and create posts but ANYONE can view the site. I am looking forward to this adventure with you. I consider it a privilege, responsibility and joy.  To God be the glory.  Let's consider Ephesians 4:29, 


"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear." 

So let's start here.

There are so many things I want to talk to you about.  It has been hard to identify a good starting place.  Writing seems so ... permanent.  It is easier face to face.  If I am not clearly communicating I can see the question mark in your eyebrows. If you want to hear more, I can see you lean forward in your chair. I will miss that visual and immediate feedback.  Here - now - on those precious occasions when the proverbial light bulb goes off and you "get" what ever it is that is important in our conversation, I won't be able to see it.  Sad. 


On the other hand, there could be advantages to this medium.  My sentimental tears won't be a distraction and I think I am less inclined to repeat myself here. I can take as long as is necessary to think through a sentence before I post it.  And, if there is an awkward silence no one will hear it.  


I want us to talk about important things and not feel rushed.  I want to be purposeful and clear.  I want to be practical, encouraging, and God honoring.  Specifically, I want to start here: Titus 2:4.  
I want to urge you to love your husbands and children, to be self controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind and subject to your own husband, so that no one will malign the word of God. 


Consider this a description of the most important job you have; a position assigned and highly valued by God.  I want to encourage you to do it well.  

Ta-Da!

It is official. We have a blog!