Tuesday, March 30, 2010

My decision to homeschool…

When I found out that I was pregnant, homeschooling was the farthest thing from my mind. As Cinnamon grew, I thought more and more of Kindergarten. I couldn’t wait. Thoughts of shopping for school clothes and supplies, sending her off on the school bus for her first day of school in her adorable new school clothes. Joining the PTA. I was so excited. I had my son when Cinnamon was two. Still school sounded like so much fun. I sent Cinnamon to preschool when she was three. After all I wanted her to be fully prepared to start school. Around this time I started looking into the schools she would be attending… I was shocked. The ratings were terrible. I found a school nearby with good ratings. Problem solved- we would just get a variance. We then went on about our lives looking forward to school. I was looking forward to a little ME time! As Kindergarten loomed closer I couldn’t shake this uneasy feeling.

I did some more research on getting a variance and saw that it is not a sure bet. We wouldn’t even know if we had been excepted until right before school started! At this point I decided to enroll her in the school down the street. What else could I do? Registration day came… and went. I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. I had been praying to be led in the right direction. Homeschooling had been mentioned in a few conversations prior to that, but I wasn’t interested. I really can’t explain what happened next. I just woke up and knew with a doubt that homeschooling was the right decision. Since then I have argued prayed several times to make sure I was hearing my answer correctly and each time I have been given an answer that is just to loud and clear to ignore. So here I start my journey. I am terrified of the unknown. I am also filled with joy knowing that I am doing what God wants me to do and he will help me every step of the way. He knows what is right for my children and I am putting my faith in him.

4 comments:

  1. Don't be afraid, I'm right there with you! I found your blog from the great latter day homeschool site. I too will be entering the unknown soon with my young boys. I felt prompted, twice, to homeschool. It excites me to no end. There will be a lot to learn and experience, but the Lord will help us figure it out. Way to follow the spirit and go for it. Everything will be fine, and it will be an amazing journey! Erin

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  2. Thank you so much for your comment Erin. It helps so much to know that other people share your feelings. I know that the lord has a plan for my family and yours too! Good luck!

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  3. I too am embarking on the luxury of homeschooling my little boy this year and I'm excited!! I am getting a lot of different comments from everyone, some negative and some positive. My son is a shy guy and the negative comments come because he is shy. I am shy and I went to public school and that didn't change me!! I will just put my trust in the Lord and pray for His blessings! Good luck with your venture!!

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  4. Thank you! I think people are negative because they do not understand how truly wonderful and rewarding an experience homeschooling can be for both the parents and the children. Good luck to you!

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