This short post is just to explain to those who would like to know why I have decided to homeschool.
I worked a job since I was 14. When I got married, I quit for a year and half because we traveled full time in the ministry. Once we came home and he began to play baseball again and began working full time for his uncle at his church, I was able to get a job back.
When I was 8 months pregnant with Raylea, September 1st 2011, I had my last day ever of a "9-5" job. Well, my hours were actually 7:45-6:15... But, regardless, I wanted to be a "SAHM" (stay at home mom) as bad as Grant wanted me to. My mom always said if I needed a person to babysit if I had to go back to work, she would get someone to fill in for her and she would keep Raylea so I could work. Praise God it has always worked out that I have always been able to stay home with Raylea.
We lost a pretty good sized pay check when I quit working, sure. Not to mention great insurance. But, I didn't lose one single second with my little girl who is now less than two months away from turning 5. I will never ever regret my decision to stay home with Raylea and take advantage of every second possible to teach, love, care and train her up in the ways of the Lord. Staying home isn't possible for every mom, and staying home isn't perhaps your cup of tea, but I pride myself in being a stay at home wife and mom. Just in the same way some take much pride in themselves for having an awesome career/job, I take much pride in my career/job, which just happens to be within the four walls of my home, 24/7.
I don't look down on any person who returns to work after having a child, whether it's a necessity, or it's just part of who they are or if that is what is best for their family. I fully believe in doing what is best for your family and your situation.
I have many friends who return to work for various reasons after their baby turns a couple months old, and that is what is best for them. I support their decision just as they support mine.
Grant travels often with preaching revivals, camp meetings and other events, and in the past several years he's traveled for baseball. Therefore, staying home has it's benefits for us because it makes it much easier for us to be together, rather than apart.
God showed me clearly last fall that I was to homeschool. I cried that day because I had such a strong peace. I've only felt that a few times in my Christian walk.
The day I drove Raylea home from her last day of pre-K at a Christian school I told her I was going to be her teacher. She looked at me with the happiest eyes and gave me a huge kiss and hug.
I needed that! And God knew it.
I've been blessed to have a handful of homeschool moms who are on average probably 10-20 years older than I am, take me under their wing and give me tons of advice, counsel and offer resources.
I don't plan on every single day being perfect. Maybe some days I won't be feeling great, (I will have a newborn to care for on top of a toddler and Raylea starting in November!) and some days Raylea may be having 'one of those days' we all tend to have! I do plan on though taking this role seriously as God has aloud me to stay at home and also has given me the strength and courage to take on a large responsibility- eventually homeschooling three children.
I was reminded by a homeschool mom at my church recently, that I have already been "homeschooling" Raylea. Every day I am teaching her something. This will just add to the fun!
This post was strictly to explain why Grant and I felt led to homeschool- simple because God showed us that was for us and was best for our family.
I am so excited to start sharing the fun memories we make this school year!
Thanks for reading!
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