I put the kids in school last year.
I know.
Don't bad mommy me.
It was a VERY hard decision to make.
I was writing my own curriculum for 3 schoolagers.
In 3 different grades.
And a preschooler.
I was pregnant.
And very TiReD.
I was chasing a very active toddler
And an extremely hyper preschooler.
There was SO much going on at the time ~ you have NO idea what we went through the past 14 months ~ and
I. Just. Couldn't. Do. It.
I admit it.
I am not *Supermom.
So I prayed and I prayed because I couldn't just hand my little *things over to the Fla public schools.
That would have been the equivalent of throwing them into the *Lions Den.
And yes, I know Daniel made it out just fine....
but it's not like his mom is the one who tossed him in there!
So I was led to a charter school. Actually a Montessori Academy which fit them perfectly coming from a fairly laid back and self directed homeschooling enviroment.
It' technically a public school, BUT because it's a charter school it's run like a private school.
Which we could NEVER afford with 6 kiddos.
There are only 16 (or less) kids in each class.
And,
imagine my shock (and joy) when I found out they actually PRAY *in school.
Yes they do.
But I still felt really really guilty.
Like maybe,
just maybe,
I had failed.
My children.
And my God.
And that I was definently not the *good mommy that I thought I was.
And that I try SO hard to be.
Then I read this book, about the life of Paul.
How EVERY detail of his life
(his birthright, his citizenship, his parents sending him to study under Gamaliel)
was specifically planned the way it was for him to fulfill his purpose.
And I realized that it was OK if *I wasn't the one who taught my children math. Or science. Or geography.
Because *I am still teaching them the most important things of all.
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August 17, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Rebecca
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Aw, how sweet - you made time for me!
I bet you’re busy girl, with all the *things* around ya! Yay for moving & lots of internet connection! I’m excited for you that school is starting. I hope you have a great week - see ya around when you have the time!
August 18, 2008 at 2:15 pm
titus2woman
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I’m so glad, ‘cuz your just the gal I wanted to visit for a smile! (((((HUGS))))) sandi
August 18, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Christine
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LOL and WE MISSED YOU! Thanks for makin time for ME
Glad you guys are all moved in and you have INTERNET THIS TIME! w00t! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and yes, we will all be praying for him … and them 
August 18, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Christine
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OH and btw, I had to go private on my spot cause the paparazzi got ahold of my address
So send me your email address and you’ll have the exclusive entrance 
August 22, 2008 at 11:00 pm
kim-d
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My gosh, what is wrong with me…I thought I commented already, cause I sure did miss you…oh, my poor menopausal mind ;)!
So how was it…the conference, I mean. I really, really, really want to go to one of those in the worst way! Please share when you have time. I’m just so happy to “hear” from you :)…
September 4, 2008 at 8:13 pm
kim-d
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Just wanted to come by and say a quick “hi” to you, Heather!
September 16, 2008 at 1:52 pm
titus2woman
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I am strugglin’ a little bit, and YOU are the person I feel I need to talk to if’n ya have the time! Will you please e-mail me? titus2fam(at)yahoo(dot)com. (((((HUGS))))) sandi
September 22, 2008 at 2:30 pm
kim-d
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Hey Heather! I wanted to come by and let you know that I made it through the first quarter of school, so I finally have a little bit of time until the next. It’s nice to be able to say hi and thanks for the support and for commenting even though I’ve been MIA! Talk to you soon (hopefully) :).
September 24, 2008 at 7:46 pm