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Becoming Outdated

Tuesday, 30 April 2019 by TOSBlog

When I began homeschooling, I gave little thought to what I was potentially leaving behind. Fortunate to have another source of income, I went on hiatus from my career for several years to raise my young boys. As my kids grew, I completed some freelance work, but my primary focus was on my family and

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Diabetes Detour

Monday, 29 April 2019 by TOSBlog

The reflection in the dirty, lead-stained mirror is a me I’m glad only strangers will see tonight. Leaning my forehead against the mirror, I let the steaming water wash over my hands. We’ve been here for hours. Tears roll down my face. Choking back a sob, I turn and look at my twelve-year-old son in

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Hey Mama Monday: God Sees All of Your Hard Work

Monday, 29 April 2019 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, I love pointing other Mamas to the Lord and encouraging you all because you are carrying the next generation. You are in the trenches, day after day, serving your family and ultimately serving the Lord. I know it is TIRING and can get monotonous and also dark at times. I have gone

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Just Trust

Sunday, 28 April 2019 by TOSBlog

Friends, I have a confession to make: Sometimes this homeschooling gig gets hard. That’s not quite the big reveal you were expecting, was it? As a matter of fact, if you’ve been homeschooling for more than a week, you already know this. So, no, that’s not really the whole of my confession (but wait,