tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post1137752596807694943..comments2024-03-25T13:04:01.933-05:00Comments on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth: Homeschooling When People Know You're Home ~ A Tragic but True Tale of My Mediocre BeginningsJEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-22511634360730614462015-04-15T22:52:34.273-05:002015-04-15T22:52:34.273-05:00"The bottom line is that your home schedule s..."The bottom line is that your home schedule should dominate your social calendar." Amen! This is a very well-written post, my friend! I loved what you said about the phone and creating a message that lets people know we will come them back in the afternoon. I think I will do that :)<br /><br />I greatly appreciate your sound wisdom and advice. May the Lord continue to use you, sweet JES!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-76879949293795872602015-04-14T15:21:13.222-05:002015-04-14T15:21:13.222-05:00JES this is wonderful advice. It took me awhile to...JES this is wonderful advice. It took me awhile to learn quite a bit during my homeschooling years. I had to be honest with everyone and let them know why I was not accepting phone calls and so forth. But it was worth it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-79370954572085705522015-04-13T08:06:02.610-05:002015-04-13T08:06:02.610-05:00JES, I have read this post before, but when I came...JES, I have read this post before, but when I came today and realized that... I just had to read it again and God has blessed me with it... and reminded me that it is time to do some "pruning" again! Thank you. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-87387944816500825462015-01-31T06:09:15.399-06:002015-01-31T06:09:15.399-06:00Yes, getting used to papa being at home took some ...Yes, getting used to papa being at home took some time for us but we eventually figured that out too! :) Thanks for sharing Terri!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-21862746084944588302015-01-31T04:18:22.169-06:002015-01-31T04:18:22.169-06:00When my older two were first homeschooled I tried ...When my older two were first homeschooled I tried to do everything and be everything to everybody. It was so hard and their schooling did suffer. Now with the younger two I try and stay home and it works great, now I just have to learn to keep schooling with Dad is home working :-). Thanks for sharing this great post at Good Morning Mondays. Blessings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-61590541001141501982015-01-26T13:14:15.503-06:002015-01-26T13:14:15.503-06:00Oh dear, we had moved pretty far out when we start...Oh dear, we had moved pretty far out when we started homeschooling so I didn't have that problem but I see how hard that can be. Praying for wisdom is the best we mothers can do! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-2293848371841573042015-01-26T10:13:58.053-06:002015-01-26T10:13:58.053-06:00Oh JES... I needed this today. I think that I am ...Oh JES... I needed this today. I think that I am doing this as gracefully as I can, but I have friends who are snippy with me right now. Your words encourage me.<br />My problem is not the phone, it's the friends who have realized I don't answer it and now come by all the time, "Just for a second." They always say, "I'm just going to be here for a second because I know you're in the middle of something," but they just stay around. I love these friends, but it's hard to ignore them while they just stay and I have to get back to all the kids.<br />It is nice to know someone else has gone through this. <br />Blessings,Deborahhttp://www.growinginhisgrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-90261012642188964672015-01-23T18:10:05.235-06:002015-01-23T18:10:05.235-06:00Thanks for sharing Nicole! I think this is somethi...Thanks for sharing Nicole! I think this is something we can all related to as homemakers whether we are currently homeschooling or not. Have a lovely weekend! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-12182916640699179072015-01-23T15:37:48.739-06:002015-01-23T15:37:48.739-06:00Thanks for sharing this! My littles are not yet at...Thanks for sharing this! My littles are not yet at the "homeschooling" age but they are home with me all day and it is my privilege to be home with them, loving on them, teaching them, and directing them as we explore life and find joy in the midst of our days. It is a great reminder that this is my primary "job" and should be treated with such importance. Great words of wisdom! :)Summer Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843951301263457409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-24923443948755541042015-01-23T02:58:13.686-06:002015-01-23T02:58:13.686-06:00Hi Christina, Thanks for sharing yet another strug...Hi Christina, Thanks for sharing yet another struggle many of us face as well! "Balance" is a needful thing... I usually try to do all the basics before I dip into the dessert projects (or I reserve those for Saturdays or even give myself an hour a day to enjoy them). It just makes for a happier household though it did take me some time to figure that out!!! :) As I stated above, I am a slow learner :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-41134941536988337572015-01-22T14:01:49.249-06:002015-01-22T14:01:49.249-06:00Thanks so much for sharing! I feel like I struggle...Thanks so much for sharing! I feel like I struggle with a similar problem -- but it comes from trying to bite off more than I can chew inside the home! While balancing working to help my husband and managing the house, I load on elaborate meals, pinterest projects, crafts, and other fun but not all together necessary homemaking activities. The result? The necessary homemaking activities such as laundry, dishes, and cleanings fall to the wayside. Alas!<br />I keep thinking about verses from the Bible that talk about denying yourself.<br />And really, it's probably good practice for when/if I become a home-schooling mom. It would take up just as much time as my part time job, if not more!<br /><br />I'm so glad you shared this. It is really encouraging. Thank you!<br />-Christina<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-42028181011528592202015-01-22T11:23:23.810-06:002015-01-22T11:23:23.810-06:00Thanks for sharing Bevy! I think we all struggle t...Thanks for sharing Bevy! I think we all struggle these days with so much distractions (internet, entertainment, coffee shops...)! Keeping focus takes work but is very rewarding! Our homes will be that peaceful haven we all desire once we invest ourselves (with our time)...JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-25536729940076729142015-01-22T11:19:08.605-06:002015-01-22T11:19:08.605-06:00Yes, it can be very hard and does need to be handl...Yes, it can be very hard and does need to be handled carefully... The drop-ins we can't control but we can with the phone calls. Perhaps maintaining your homeschooling position when someone arrives would be a thought... We can say something like, "would you like to sit in while we continue our homeschool? I can prepare you some tea but we need to finish our course and keep schedule as we have material to cover before year end...." God give you wisdom! JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-75296516293364410482015-01-22T11:14:12.244-06:002015-01-22T11:14:12.244-06:00Hi Lisa, It is nice to hear from you! Thanks for s...Hi Lisa, It is nice to hear from you! Thanks for stopping to share and encourage :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-60176761062454626592015-01-22T11:13:25.506-06:002015-01-22T11:13:25.506-06:00Hi Poppy, I really appreciate you sharing here on ...Hi Poppy, I really appreciate you sharing here on this homeschooling article and pointing out the blessings of home education! I do agree with you wholeheartedly :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-72910022730728621122015-01-22T11:04:34.253-06:002015-01-22T11:04:34.253-06:00You re right JesYou re right JesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988467706486471179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-75599335697477751332015-01-22T09:46:45.455-06:002015-01-22T09:46:45.455-06:00Thank you so much for this!! As a homeschooling mo...Thank you so much for this!! As a homeschooling mom in a small rural community full with mostly retired people. It has been hard to get the point across that schooling is my job. I am trying not to be rude but we don't have time for the 5 drop-in visits or 10 phone calls a day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-1874394874799899942015-01-22T08:45:15.176-06:002015-01-22T08:45:15.176-06:00Praying that many, many homeschooling moms find th...Praying that many, many homeschooling moms find this post! So well written, JES. :) Thank you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760735212107263086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-28765086656530894592015-01-22T08:04:55.157-06:002015-01-22T08:04:55.157-06:00While I don't homeschool... and I "hate&q...While I don't homeschool... and I "hate" the phone so I don't use it much.... however, I can certainly relate to a lot of what you shared.<br /><br />I know - it's a struggle - to see my home and my being at home as always top priority - that said, I don't know what is because I am a stay at home mom. I do care for my home and family... but it is not always with JOY!! (now, I'm embarrassed) ((sigh!!)) I just really appreciate your candidness here this morning...(as I read!).Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-90051136416844559632015-01-22T03:16:44.816-06:002015-01-22T03:16:44.816-06:00Taking on the responsibility to home school one...Taking on the responsibility to home school one's children is a serious one and of course requires complete dedication, concentration and maybe, at times, as you have illustrated, giving up other activities, due to scheduling of lessons. But, as you have found, it is a small price to pay for the many, many days of bonding, teaching, learning, and sharing with one's children, not to mention, the countless memories both parent and child will cherish in their lives.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your own experience with homeschooling, JES.<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-4051226694652818952015-01-21T17:34:19.762-06:002015-01-21T17:34:19.762-06:00You are too funny!!! :)You are too funny!!! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-66052250724646062282015-01-21T17:34:04.178-06:002015-01-21T17:34:04.178-06:00I couldn't have said it better, thank you Cher...I couldn't have said it better, thank you Cheryl!!! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-63370688987774270752015-01-21T17:33:27.687-06:002015-01-21T17:33:27.687-06:00Nice to hear from you Carolien, I hope this was a ...Nice to hear from you Carolien, I hope this was a help in some way!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-63687909777246168492015-01-21T17:32:54.079-06:002015-01-21T17:32:54.079-06:00Thanks for sharing and encouraging Joy! The intere...Thanks for sharing and encouraging Joy! The interesting part is, is that the older women I know aren't doing all those "fun activities" when they are no longer raising children but are looking for ways to spend time with their families and grandchildren. This tells me that the best times are enjoying what is in front of me right now.JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-61679993150777417072015-01-21T17:30:11.110-06:002015-01-21T17:30:11.110-06:00Thank you Abby for your sweet support! :) Thank you Abby for your sweet support! :) JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.com