Oh Glorious Day...our box arrived!!!
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:15 pm
I am blessed.
I am so blessed to serve such a mighty God that knows before me, always, what is best for me and my family. Always before I realize it.
I got my box and I am so grateful for this curriculum. If you wouldn't mind (and if you have a few minutes) I'd like to share the ride with you that I've been on to get me to this spot.
When I was in college, I dabbled with the idea of becoming a teacher. But everyone discouraged me from going in that direction. Ever since I was little I never wanted to play with dolls, or barbies, it was always "school" that I wanted to do. Alas, though, I listened to the "others" in my life and chose a different profession. Fast forward to two years ago and I dabbled a bit with "homeschooling" my two preschoolers. I made the major mistake of trying to emulate what I knew to be "school" and forced long hours of sitting at a desk doing workbook pages, etc.. This equalled bored children, frustrated mommy and bad taste in my mouth over homeschooling.
Thus children were then enrolled in our church's private school for kindergarten and preschool respectively. The school year went "OK" but I was growing more and more frustrated over the lack of family time, the amount of homework I was TEACHING myself and the ugliness I would see from other kids that my kids were subjected to each day. But still, homeschooling wasn't an option for ME, maybe for those other moms, but not ME, nope been there done that wouldn't do THAT again. HA, little did I know that God always knows what's best for me.
Fast forward again to about two months ago...the Lord would awaken me in the night with my son's education on his mind. I would quietly listen, awaiting instruction, praying heavily all the while. Every time I would ask, He would answer. I began to pray "Lord, I really don't want to homeschool, it was a horrible experience and if this is truly what you want for me, please make it so appearant, and truly change my heart"....
so in my quest for answers I found this "school" that partners with parents to equally educate your child. Your child would go to school two days per week and then you would homeschool him the same curriculum that they chose the other three days out of the week. I thought this sounded perfect...I wouldn't be blindly leading my child down the wrong path, someone else would carefully lay out EXACTLY what I was supposed to teach on each day, the amount of time for each subject, etc... THEN I WENT TO THE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE. I started to really fully understand the beauty of homeschooling, to get out of the rat race, to find curriculum that is tailored to MY child's needs. And I started to wonder, "how am I going to accomplish THAT if someone else is picking out my curriculum for me?" But without jumping to conclusions I decided to go to the different vendors to see the curriculum that this school uses.
I made it to the first table for phonics. Then the waterworks opened. I was balling. THIS was definitely NOT the phonics program that neither I could be excited about teaching, nor would my child be interested in learning from. I quickly prayed right then and there "Lord, I know you are leading me SOMEWHERE, and it's definitely not here, what are you trying to teach me???"
I left that conference not know what in the world I was going to do, but I was determined to find the perfect curriculum for my son, not the other way around. I don't want my child to "fit" in someone elses class, or curriculum, I wanted the curriculum to match his learning style.
For the next week I devoured the internet, talked to as many homeschool moms as I knew to find out what they were doing, considered a few courses, but rejected the majority of them. Until I found Heart of Dakota...
I truly feel like God has delivered me hear. I am so encouraged and excited. I have done a COMPLETE 180 degree change. My heart is so full, my faith is so charged up and I couldn't imagine sending my kids back to the wolves, when everything we need as a family is right here! I am so thankful to this program, and to all you ladies who so graciously answer anyones questions with joy and meaning. Thank you thank you.
I am one homeschool mom who is sooooooo excited about this journey!
If you've made it to the end of this post, thanks for listening!
I am so blessed to serve such a mighty God that knows before me, always, what is best for me and my family. Always before I realize it.
I got my box and I am so grateful for this curriculum. If you wouldn't mind (and if you have a few minutes) I'd like to share the ride with you that I've been on to get me to this spot.
When I was in college, I dabbled with the idea of becoming a teacher. But everyone discouraged me from going in that direction. Ever since I was little I never wanted to play with dolls, or barbies, it was always "school" that I wanted to do. Alas, though, I listened to the "others" in my life and chose a different profession. Fast forward to two years ago and I dabbled a bit with "homeschooling" my two preschoolers. I made the major mistake of trying to emulate what I knew to be "school" and forced long hours of sitting at a desk doing workbook pages, etc.. This equalled bored children, frustrated mommy and bad taste in my mouth over homeschooling.
Thus children were then enrolled in our church's private school for kindergarten and preschool respectively. The school year went "OK" but I was growing more and more frustrated over the lack of family time, the amount of homework I was TEACHING myself and the ugliness I would see from other kids that my kids were subjected to each day. But still, homeschooling wasn't an option for ME, maybe for those other moms, but not ME, nope been there done that wouldn't do THAT again. HA, little did I know that God always knows what's best for me.
Fast forward again to about two months ago...the Lord would awaken me in the night with my son's education on his mind. I would quietly listen, awaiting instruction, praying heavily all the while. Every time I would ask, He would answer. I began to pray "Lord, I really don't want to homeschool, it was a horrible experience and if this is truly what you want for me, please make it so appearant, and truly change my heart"....
so in my quest for answers I found this "school" that partners with parents to equally educate your child. Your child would go to school two days per week and then you would homeschool him the same curriculum that they chose the other three days out of the week. I thought this sounded perfect...I wouldn't be blindly leading my child down the wrong path, someone else would carefully lay out EXACTLY what I was supposed to teach on each day, the amount of time for each subject, etc... THEN I WENT TO THE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE. I started to really fully understand the beauty of homeschooling, to get out of the rat race, to find curriculum that is tailored to MY child's needs. And I started to wonder, "how am I going to accomplish THAT if someone else is picking out my curriculum for me?" But without jumping to conclusions I decided to go to the different vendors to see the curriculum that this school uses.
I made it to the first table for phonics. Then the waterworks opened. I was balling. THIS was definitely NOT the phonics program that neither I could be excited about teaching, nor would my child be interested in learning from. I quickly prayed right then and there "Lord, I know you are leading me SOMEWHERE, and it's definitely not here, what are you trying to teach me???"
I left that conference not know what in the world I was going to do, but I was determined to find the perfect curriculum for my son, not the other way around. I don't want my child to "fit" in someone elses class, or curriculum, I wanted the curriculum to match his learning style.
For the next week I devoured the internet, talked to as many homeschool moms as I knew to find out what they were doing, considered a few courses, but rejected the majority of them. Until I found Heart of Dakota...
I truly feel like God has delivered me hear. I am so encouraged and excited. I have done a COMPLETE 180 degree change. My heart is so full, my faith is so charged up and I couldn't imagine sending my kids back to the wolves, when everything we need as a family is right here! I am so thankful to this program, and to all you ladies who so graciously answer anyones questions with joy and meaning. Thank you thank you.
I am one homeschool mom who is sooooooo excited about this journey!
If you've made it to the end of this post, thanks for listening!
has began her eagerness to learn too. It is such a delight to watch. Have fun mama!!