Motherhood Uncovered

One day I came across a video of a homeschooling mom, her life looked peaceful and full. And something about the fact that she was able to spend endless hours at home, with her children. No deadlines, no phone calls, absolute peace. Minus the kids, obviously! The biggest challenge would be how we could manage life on one salary. I began listening to audiobooks, reading blogs, seeking out any form of information about being a stay at home, homeschooling mom. I grew up in the public school setting and so did my husband and generations of family on either side. I personally thought homeschooled kids were a little backward because of being sheltered. But what I learned from that, is they had a way of socializing without needing to fit in. It’s understood in the homeschooling community that the whole point is to be different. We need to be comfortable as the person God created us to be and block out the noise the world tries to fill our heads with. This life would give us the ability to prioritize the teachings of our Lord and Savior instead of the anatomy of a cell. While that is also important knowledge, having your child at home allows them to focus on particular topics. Not only can we make Jesus #1, but they are able to have interests beyond a traditional school day. I don’t remember having any particular hobby or interest because of the time I spent being of the world. I wanted to run around with my friends and when I was old enough I worried about boys. It consumed me and distracted me from the potential I naturally had. I never assumed that I would be researching curriculums and making bread from a sourdough starter. I don’t dwell on what I never had though. I see my future as my potential. Now I have an opportunity to teach my children and myself new skills and knowledge I didn’t ever really see as necessary. We live in an industrialized, consumer filled, fast paced world. This is what I was molding into, forgetting that the root of our survival is learning how to thrive without the industry. I cannot thank God enough for the opportunity to thrive in this way. Through the struggle our family has been able to make it work and it’s been a blessing that will keep on giving throughout our lives. If you’re reading this and you have been thinking about homeschooling or you’re seeking an answer on how to make it work, this blog can certainly give you the motivation you need. Every post will give you more insight on how my family makes it work and how we thrive in an environment where we focus on slowing down and tending to our natural needs. God never intended for us to be so busy we cannot make time for what matters most. Influencing one another to be like Jesus. When that focus becomes number one, everything else can fall in line.