We ended our first year of homeschooling in June!! We survived and learned a lot. One of the things I realized while homeschooling this year, is that the lessons are more for me than my kids. God is taking me through a process of stripping me down and showing me daily my great need for Him. Homeschooling is a humbling experience. I often tell people that if you're feeling good about yourself, just start homeschooling! You'll find out real quick that you aren't good at much :)
That sounds very negative but I mean it only in the sense that homeschooling is a great way to strip us of our pride and continually bring us back to God for strength.
There were days when I woke up excited to teach my children. There were days when I woke up and KNEW that if we all made it through the day alive, it was only because of God.
I have grown closer to God and my husband and my children during this year.
I have become clearly aware of my utter dependence on God.
I have watched my children grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus.
It has been a hard, wonderful, challenging, growing experience and I can't wait to tackle it again in August!
Millie's Preschool Picture
Avi's First Grade Picture
Some of our final activities:
An edible food pyramid
Millie making a life cycle of the butterfly art project
Grandma and Grandpa helped the girls build bird feeders
Here is to another year and many more lessons from our Creator and Sustainer!
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