We’re Homeschooling
I have an announcement… we’re homeschooling.
Even typing those words still feels a little surreal.
This year, Deacon and I are stepping into a brand-new adventure together, and if I’m honest, I feel both deeply called to it and equally unsure of it. But maybe that’s part of what faith often looks like — not always having certainty, but still feeling the gentle nudge of the Lord to step out of the familiar and trust Him with what’s ahead.
There is something both beautiful and unsettling about choosing a path that looks different than the one you’ve always known. Homeschooling was not a decision I made lightly, and it definitely wasn’t one I made because I feel fully equipped or perfectly prepared. In many ways, I feel like I’m learning as I go — asking questions, doing the research, ordering the curriculum, organizing the plans, and trying to prepare my heart as much as I prepare the school year.
And yet, beneath all of the uncertainty, there has been a quiet peace that keeps pulling me back here.
I really do feel called to this.
Not because I have every answer.
Not because I think it will be easy.
Not because I suddenly feel wildly qualified to take on fifth grade.
But because I feel the Lord inviting me into this season with Deacon, and I don’t want to miss it.
There is something so tender about realizing that this journey isn’t just about school. It’s about time. It’s about discipleship. It’s about slowing down enough to be present for the shaping of his heart, his mind, and honestly… mine too.
As I’ve been preparing for this season, I’ve already learned so much about myself. I’ve learned how quickly I can go from excited to overwhelmed. I’ve learned how much I like a plan and how much I need the Lord when the plan feels bigger than me. I’ve learned that stepping into something new often reveals both your courage and your insecurity at the very same time.
And maybe that’s part of this story too.
I don’t want to pretend I’m walking into homeschooling with a perfectly color-coded binder and total confidence. I’m walking into it with excitement, yes — but also with a healthy amount of humility, a lot of prayer, and probably more tabs open on my computer than I care to admit.
But I also know this: some of the most meaningful things in my life have started with a mix of calling and uncertainty. With a sense that the Lord is asking me to step out of the flow I know and trust Him enough to chart a new path. And while that can feel uncomfortable, I’m learning that sometimes the holiest thing we can do is say yes before we feel fully ready.
So this year, it’s Deacon and me.
Fifth grade and all.
New rhythms, new challenges, new grace for both of us.
I’m sure there will be days that feel beautiful and days that feel hard. Days where we knock it out of the park and days where we both need a reset. Days of wonder and growth and probably days where I question what in the world I was thinking. But I have a feeling the Lord will be faithful in all of it.
And that’s enough for me to begin.
So here we go — stepping into a brand-new season, trusting God with the unknowns, and learning as we go.
Join us on the journey. 🤍
