I love homeschooling but just like everything else, some days are harder than others. It’s on those days it helps to remember why you’ve chosen to homeschool. My 8 and 9 year old gave me a tangible reminder a few weeks ago.
Accompanying the note were two small wrapped packages. In one package was a yellow butterfly ring. This represents three of Alyssa’s favorite things, yellow, butterflies and jewelry. In the other package were 4 small BBs from Carter’s amphibious tank (another prized possession).
Yes, I realize that there are some capitalization and spelling errors in the note. I also realize that I have the hearts of two young children and capitalization and spelling pales in comparison. Besides, Lord willing, we have a l-o-n-g time to work on capitalization and spelling.
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How sweet!! Gaining and keeping their hearts and then turning them over to God….that’s why we do what we do. I need to work on some heart keeping today!
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So sweet! Rewards like that a special to a Mommy’s heart!
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Precious!
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How sweet! It brought tears to my eyes. That reminder makes all of the hard days worthwhile. You are growing some very loving children.
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Kimberly @ Raising Olives Reply:
April 27th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Thank you.
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I have several of those special notes displayed by my bureau to help me get through those rough days. It is not always easy but it is such a joy to train up our children at home and cultivate their hearts for the Lord. Keep up the good work Kimberly for you are going to reap a harvest!
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Love it! Those are my favorite reminders;)
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Very sweet! And I recognize that italics handwriting style – it looks like they are doing great!
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Priceless! I love getting these from my kiddos. Especially the gift of love! Treasured toys, special candy, etc. It’s the best!
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Such encouragement and motivation to keep going.
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I Love Homeschooling Too!!! I love that the focus is Love, Character development, and Turning to Christ rather than capitalization, arithmetic, and grammar errors. It’s focusing on what is really important, eternal matters.
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Kimberly @ Raising Olives Reply:
April 27th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Amen!
Do you find that you have to remind yourself of the real focus often? It’s much easier to get caught up in the academics.
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Very precious. Definitely one for the keepsake box.
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I came by from a link at Connie’s (Smockity Frocks), and boy did I need to see this today. It was a particularly challenging afternoon, and I wish I’d seen this early. But as the saying goes “better late than never”. Thank you!
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Thank you Sara. {{hugs}} I hope that today is a wonderful school day for you.
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