A Message to the Weary Homeschooling Mom

Recently, I've had the opportunity to talk with other homeschooling moms who are struggling in some way or another.  As rewarding as homeschooling may be, it's also one of the hardest things a mom will do.  And oftentimes, we wonder if we're doing enough for our children.

As a veteran home school mom, I've encountered seasons of success; when my days are full of learning, we're keeping to our schedule, and I can see visible progress.  But I've also encountered seasons of wilderness, when we've barely gotten by, and when the school days seemed more frustrating than joyful.

Many circumstances contribute to the wilderness seasons:  New baby, illness, many littles, husband's unpredictable schedule, morning sickness, the list goes on.

But in order to keep our minds and hearts focused on this very important and rewarding task......

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