I want to dedicate this post to all my homeschool friends—the ones I know personally and the ones I feel like I know because we have shared our hearts through social media, e-mails, texts, and the occasional phone call.
I have learned so much from each of you. I want you to know how much you mean to me and how much you have shaped who I am as a homeschool parent. When I think of you and what you have brought to my life, I think:
Valuable – You are of great value as a child of God and because of who you are. You have also brought to my attention so many great resources and opportunities!
Accessible – You have made yourself available to me. You allow me to approach you at meetings, call you, e-mail you, or chat with you through social media.
Loving – You love me through the good times and bad, and especially through the times that I don’t feel lovable.
Encouraging – You encouraged me in my homeschooling journey when I wasn’t sure what to do next—or even if I could keep going! And now that I’m feeling more sure of myself, you continue to encourage me as God opens up new opportunities for me.
Nice – Really! When I was driving you to distraction in my search for ________ (whatever I was obsessing about that week), you were always nice enough to offer suggestions or advice.
Talented – I’m always amazed by your ideas, advice, hobbies, and creativity. You’ve got skills!
Interesting – Yes, interesting! I love hearing about your passions and interests, reading about the causes that touch your heart, and getting glimpses of the things that make you who you are—those things that go beyond the superficial, surface stuff.
Nutty – Or maybe it’s me who’s nutty. No, I’m pretty sure you are too. We have fun together, don’t we?
Excellent – What more can I say?



















