It's August. I sit back and watch as the locals schools start back up
another year. So much hustle and bustle going on. Tax free weekend came
and went and all the school supplies aisles for are starting to
diminish. The ads for new clothes and haircuts are fading. And this
week- kids are being shipped off to someone else for full days of
education and learning.
I have to admit, I get a little
envious when I hear moms share their relief that they're kid-free or
have scaled down to just a few for the day. Or like today, a momma friend of mine posted a picture on facebook of the inside of her car with
kids, and then on the way home with no kids. Ohhhhh I couldn't imagine
the things I could do at home with no kids. There would be countless
ways I could work and earn money, catch up on sleep, get a pedicure,
write on my blogs or catchup on my devotions, play with friends,
workout, clean and organize my home, date my hubby, or join up with staff happenings at my church,
etc......
But. I have to lay that all aside. And know that
God has a greater calling for me. He has me home- to disciple my
fabulous four children. Why? I always ask why this time of year! WHY
GOD?? WHY MUST I STAY HOME? WHY CANT I SEND MY CHILDREN OFF
SOMEWHERE?!?! Kind of like a kid in the toy store asking why can't they
have that toy! My questioning comes from a selfish place in my heart
where I want life to be ABOUT ME.
God so gently and
generously renews my vision, and reminds me of my purpose and why we do
what we do. I wanted to post our purpose and our vision for why we do
what we do and how we do it. Writing this post really does gives me
peace and clarity. But I also hope it will refresh and energize you
fellow homeschooling parents.
