Besides following what was in my heart, the biggest reason we began homeschooling was so that we can experience life--together. There are so many moments every day I am so grateful to share with my family.
My husband works so much right now, we try to make it special when he comes home for lunch.
My boys are cultivating and nourishing the most important friendship they'll ever have--with each other.
They have time to learn about their interests, too. My oldest is taking piano lessons during the day, when he is most receptive.
It is a joy teaching my oldest how to read and helping him practice writing, exploring his creativity, nurturing his imagination. We try to speak Spanish one day/week at home--we are all learning (except my fluent husband, of course!).
We get to go on field trips. We get to explore nature, our world. We plan to travel as often as we can--especially to Mexico. Hopefully, someday to Poland, Germany and Ireland--my heritage.
I feel good about homeschooling every day. I pray that we can continue to experience life together--making mistakes, finding our way, enjoying every minute.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Forgiveness
I am on a journey. I have often felt it is hardest to forgive myself for mistakes, misgivings and wrongdoings. But, right now, I am struggling with forgiving a family member for things I did not even know still hurt.
During this process, I am not being very nice or respectful. And, I am in a cycle. Not stuck, exactly...but, I am finding it hard to forgive myself for how I am treating this person right now because of the things they did long ago (that I am still working to forgive and FORGET!). Forgetting is really the key. You can't truly forgive, until you forget, I have found. You can't forget until you work through and come to terms with all the feelings you have!
I am grateful to be on this journey with some support. I have my church that provides a community that explores all kinds of questions, answers and hypotheses. I have my husband. I have my friends that listen. I have my sister. I have my aunts. This support helps to keep me from getting wrapped up in my head. It's a journey.
During this process, I am not being very nice or respectful. And, I am in a cycle. Not stuck, exactly...but, I am finding it hard to forgive myself for how I am treating this person right now because of the things they did long ago (that I am still working to forgive and FORGET!). Forgetting is really the key. You can't truly forgive, until you forget, I have found. You can't forget until you work through and come to terms with all the feelings you have!
I am grateful to be on this journey with some support. I have my church that provides a community that explores all kinds of questions, answers and hypotheses. I have my husband. I have my friends that listen. I have my sister. I have my aunts. This support helps to keep me from getting wrapped up in my head. It's a journey.
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