Bumps in the Road

We have officially completed one month of schooling. What a learning experience all around! There is so much to be thankful for - a supportive family, an encouraging spouse, sweet children who play together happily, and a precious six year old who bears with her mama each day. We made it exactly three weeks before I realized that, of all things, I had chosen the wrong grade level across the board for Katie. That will really boost your confidence and humble you, especially when you taught for a living and did quite well at it for almost a decade! What can you do? LAUGH!

One of my principals taught me very early on that "it's never too late to start a new procedure." This came from Mr. Wong's book, of course, but it was great advice that I have remembered over and over even in non-teaching situations. Learning to be flexible and humble does not come naturally to me. I can be very set in my ways and like my "box", so to speak. But in this journey in sanctification, there has to be an element of teachableness even with the most seasoned individual. Otherwise, pride settles in and makes a nice home in our heart and all we do becomes more of an idol to us. I don't want that to be characteristic of my life. I desire to be taught by the Great Teacher and allow Him to direct my life in a way that brings Him the most honor.

So, it's back to the drawing board. But, God has been so faithful to send me women with greater experience and wisdom. I have learned so much from these women. "In the multitude of counsellors there is safety." How true! Today I am on a quest to get what materials I need to be the most effective teacher I can be to the student(s) the Lord has given me. I'm excited! It hasn't caused me to question whether this decision to homeschool was right or wrong. It has given me a renewed desire to make homeschooling centered on an all-encompassing understanding of Who God is and what He desires for each of us in whatever stage of life - child or adult. I am so thankful for this privilege! It's just a bump in the road and, let's face it, there will be more!