Homeschool is about educating the whole child. I recently came across this graphic and it’s spot on. It’s taken me a long time to break out of the public school mold. I want more for Jackson than just mastering math facts and memorizing important dates in history. Homeschool allows us to meet Jackson’s unique needs. We work on math and reading each day, but it leaves time for the therapy appointments that are so important - speech, OT, horseback riding. We get to learn about science and Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #5 – Patient
This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed. (Habakkuk 2:3 NLT) This verse refers to the end times, but it spoke so deeply to me during the days we were waiting for Jackson to speak. I remember these words coming to mind as I watched my toddler struggle to utter a single sound during a speech therapy session. These words brought me Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #4 – Comfort
Homeschooling a child with unique learning needs has pushed me out of my comfort zone more than anything I've ever done. I was the mom who said I would never homeschool; I resisted for a really long time. It turns out I didn't have much of a choice. God needed me to step outside my comfort zone to meet the unique needs of my son. When you have a child with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia, (The Four D's), you cannot force them to fit inside the box that is public Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #3 – PEACE
My word for 2021 is Pursue. This year I have pursued a deeper relationship with God, a more consistent (and bolder) prayer life, truth through His word, good physical and mental health and simplicity in our homeschool. As I've pursued Jesus, I've experienced peace. A peace that doesn't get shaken by the things of this world, and let's be honest, there's a lot going on in the world. Pandemic. Politics. So. Many. Opinions. So. Much. Noise. As I get older (and maybe a Continue Reading
October Writing Challenge #2 – CONTENT
Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. I think the reason is because I feel so content. A good book, a fall candle burning and the crisp autumn air. When October rolls around peace fills my heart. Fall brings slower days, changing leaves, crockpot meals and family nature walks. I love capturing the changing season with my camera. This morning I was completely content in nature with my family and the camera on my phone. Continue Reading