Another year under our belt is a personal victory for me. Homeschooling is a challenging job. It’s one with endless working hours, requires copious amounts of patience, and demands reaching far within yourself to uncover the grit, stamina, and creativity you never knew you had. As our school year is coming to a close, I’ve … Continue reading I’m Proud of Completing Another Year of Homeschool
Cross Cultural Life
Why I Chose to Homeschool My Boys
The small part of the world I live in now isn’t used to meeting women (or men) who homeschool their kids. It is legal here, thankfully, but not common. When folks here find out I teach my children at home, they are usually full of questions. I’m sort of an anomaly in our neighborhood. One … Continue reading Why I Chose to Homeschool My Boys
Is Blind Faith Possible? How God Made the Impossible Possible on Our Journey to the Unknown
“I need missionaries in Italy.” The words came to me as clearly as if you and I were talking face to face over a cup of coffee. My world changed at that moment. For one, I had never heard God speak to me so clearly. I was visibly shaken. It was hard to breathe. I … Continue reading Is Blind Faith Possible? How God Made the Impossible Possible on Our Journey to the Unknown
“I Hate Italy” Days
Do you ever have one of those days where you feel so overwhelmed and exasperated you can’t stop crying? I do. Try living in a foreign country. It’ll bring it out of you right quick. Oh, and in front of the kids. It’s always humbling and difficult when you’re trying through sobs to tell the … Continue reading “I Hate Italy” Days