This week’s Inspiration includes a quote by Mary Hood that is especially good.  It pretty much sums up my philosophy of school at home.  As I’ve watched family after family leave homeschooling over frustrations of creating “little schools” in their home, I’ve made it somewhat my mission to show that there is a better way.  I hope that’s the message you get when you visit my blog, or visit my home, or get to know me.  Homeschooling our children should (and can) be one of the most wonderful things we will ever do.  If it ever becomes drudgery, instead of giving up entirely, I hope you will take some time to pray, re-evaluate, and make whatever changes the Lord reveals to you.

Quote of the Week:

It’s really just a mindset.  It’s the idea that you are a family, not a school.  You’re a mom, not a teacher.  You don’t have a classroom.  You have individual relationships with your children.  You’re husband isn’t a principal, because there really isn’t a school.  He is the head of your household, a dad, and your number one supporter.  God didn’t create schools.  He created families, because that was His plan for the training and nurture of children.

~Dr. Mary Hood

1st Corinthians 13 Inspiration:

Mark off a spot on your calendar this week to visit someone who’s lonely.  They would probably appreciate a pumpkin painted by your children or a plate of iced pumpkin bars!