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Letter from an Imperfect Homeschooler — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:56:26 +0000

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By: carrie

carrie — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:24:34 +0000

thank you. I’m applauding you…in my mind since I am typing and that would be awkward.

By: HSB Suzanne

HSB Suzanne — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:28:59 +0000

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing from your heart and so ‘frankly’.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:35:42 +0000

“graduating with gaps” – I’ve used that same phrase when talking about education with non-homeschoolers. We all have gaps – which is why I want to teach a hunger and love for learning to my three children, and I think I’m best equipped to do that.
I’m very new at this as we are just in Kindergarten this year but it takes so much stress off to remember that some days will be bad, and that meeting OTHER people’s expectations isn’t important.

By: Bev

Bev — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:50:50 +0000

I think that we were (or at least I was) taught as little girls that we shouldn’t complain and that we should maintain a peaceful presence like a lady… blah, blah, blah… But let’s face it – this homeschooling stuff is hard work! It does not always go smoothly. As a matter of fact, there are days more often than not that I feel like throwing in the towel. So why don’t I? Because I have faith that I am doing the right thing in homeschooling my children, and that it is all going to work out for the best in the long run.

Thanks for the encouragement!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:23:42 +0000

I am so there. Thank you for writing this!

By: Jennifer Fink

Jennifer Fink — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:53:43 +0000

Thanks for the post. I DEFINITELY had one of those feeling-frazzled type mornings! My 3 yr. old whacked my 5 yr. old over the head with a broom — at our homeschool group.

May a better afternoon lie ahead…

Jenny
http://bloggingboutboys.blogspot.com/

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:12:24 +0000

Amen, and amen! As a “old” homeschooling mom of 8 children, 4 of which are adults now, I can testify to the truth of all that Darcy said in this post. My goals when I first began homeschooling 30 years ago were: 1. Teach my children to love learning 2. Teach them how to read (and understand what they read) 3. Teach them how to use resources available to them. With this vision in place, even our “bad” days (where very little “book learning” got done) were actually good days, in the larger scheme of things. My oldest daughter is a teacher (for the last 8 years), one daughter is in college, working towards a degree in nursing, one is a beautiful wife and mother… Maybe we just need to redefine “success”. If our children utilize their God-given gifts to His glory, THIS IS SUCCESS!

By: sprittibee

sprittibee — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:08:41 +0000

Amen.

By: gina

gina — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:39:56 +0000

I feel lucky to have connected with some very “real” homeschooling mamas online and here’s the thing- there is a benefit to posting about your occasional struggles- support! When I struggled with deschooling- I had woman there saying they too struggle with it. When my friend admitted las week that homeschooling high school is harder than she thought and she’s not sure if she’s doing enough or it right- she got lots of support- and some great ideas!! We can encourage each other through the entire journey- that’s the blessing of an online homeschool community and you are short changing yourself if you don’t share some of your challenges as well.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:30:45 +0000

Yes! Yes! Yes! Great encourageing words Darcy!

I think letting others see into the “down” days can be more encouraging sometimes then the “up” days. I think the difference in an experienced mom here is that the mom who continues knows that these kind of days happen (sometimes seasons) but she gets back up dusts off the dirt and keeps going. Sometimes the ability to keep going is seeing others who have “been-there-done-that” and can smile about it as though it’s just normal. And it is “just normal” to feel all of those things. We all do!

So thankful for my homeschooling sisters (and you Darcy for sharing this)!! You girls rock.

Beth

By: dianne-bunny trails

dianne-bunny trails — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:29:06 +0000

Excellent post, Darcy. This type of encouragement is exactly what people need to hear. As homeschool bloggers, I think it’s important that we share all facets of the picture. Being real makes such a difference and is often the way that God will use us in the lives of others.

Blessings,
Dianne

By: Ruthanne

Ruthanne — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:08:49 +0000

A thought well spoken. Amen!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:47:35 +0000

Darcy….
I second the “well said!” We are ALL going to feel frazzled and this girlfriend was SPOT ON!

lori

By: Heathahlee

Heathahlee — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:06:40 +0000

Thank you, Darcy…I needed that last little bit…”You are giving your children a viable and valuable education.” Sigh…I wish HE could see that!

By: Becca

Becca — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:03:38 +0000

Well said Darcy.

By: sharon

sharon — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:59:39 +0000

What a blessing at such a perfect time. I needed this today more than anyone will ever know.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:54:47 +0000

Oh, I love you!! Thank you for this. I will be printing this off for some daily encouragement…..I find I need it this time of yr.

Thank you!