There is no foolproof way to homeschool, and though we may try to delude ourselves into thinking otherwise, we aren’t in control. {Thank goodness!}
I have a tendency to live in my ideals. I picture our ideal day, week, or term, and then I feel chronically disappointed because it never becomes my reality. I’m tight-fisted. I cling ruthlessly to my own vision and fail to recognize that the beauty is in the muddle.
What it really boils down to is a lack of humility and a failure to see that God is glorified even when the day looks nothing like it did when I mapped it out on paper. I’m so intent on having things go my way that I don’t leave room for Him to turn the whole thing on its head and do with it what He wills.
How do we open our fist? How do we teach from rest, willing to receive anything He hands us?
Head on over to Amongst Lovely Things to read the rest.
Giveaway: Enter to Win!
We’re giving away three copies of Pam Barnhill’s scheduling masterpiece, Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace. You have the opportunity to enter once each day this week until Friday, and then we’ll announce the winners on Monday, July 14th.
If you want to buy a copy of Pam’s book right now, I have a coupon code for you: SISTERS. This will give you 20% off of the regular price of the book; the code is only good from July 7-12, 2014. Pam graciously offered that you can both buy the book AND enter to win; if you win and you already bought the book, she’ll refund you purchase amount. How’s that for awesome?
Planning with the Scholé Sisters:
- 3 Secrets About Schedules by Mystie Winckler
- Five Tips for Making Room: Extras are Riches by Brandy Vencel
- Scheduling with an Open Hand by Sarah Makenzie ← you are here
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