I'm so glad I'm a part of a community (www.homeschoolblogger.com) that dares to be different. It's wonderful to read other homeschool mom's blogs and hear their struggles with following God's call for their lives, their children and their marriages when the world shouts at us to be just like everyone else.
I was inspired by Janne's post and Amber's post
when I read them today, identifying with Janne's decisions and struggles and knowing I've been in Amber's place defending homeschooling.
So here is my version of I'm different!!!
(and proud of it, at least most times)
“Yes, I homeschool, thank you very much.
(and I'll only tell you guys…yes I struggle sometimes too)
No, I didn't immunize my kids, didn't you? Why are you worried about your kids, then?
Yes, I try vitamins and chiropractic before running to the pediatrician. And all those pills I'm swallowing are helping…they are not medication, they are vitamins.
Yes, I love naps (taking them as often as possible to build my adrenals back up) and am learning I don't have to be supermom even if you think I do.
Yes, my husband works from our home and we're changing our children's lives by the blessing of two parents at home.
Yes, I'd like to get rid of all the televisions in our house.
Yes, I love chocolate and don't feel bad about eating it.
And if I weigh a little more than I did 15 years ago, who cares! As long as I'm healthy and my husband wants to crawl in bed with me at night, I'M GOOD.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!”
(How about you?)
Please take a moment to stop by my blog and read a prayer request for a woman whose blog I came across… she needs prayer.
Blessings,
Amy