Homeschooling: Sprint vs. Marathon

Decisions, Encouragement

by Michaela Roekle I am not fond of running. If you ever see me running, it’s because something is chasing me or I am chasing after something (or someone). I will never forget the day I was stepping out of the shower and heard our front door swing open … I grabbed a...

Out of Steam

Encouragement

by Rebecca Kocsis It’s right there on your calendar, circled in red. The last day of school. It’s coming quickly, and yet seems so far away at the same time. And you are tired. Rather than pushing forward, full steam ahead, you’d much rather pack it in and call it a...

But If Not

Encouragement, Leaders

by John McGowan When I was 36 years old, I was diagnosed with advanced stage colon cancer. It came at a time when my personal and professional life was full, thriving even. I was busy running a small law firm with a growing practice. My wife and I were heavily...

Homeschool Hindsight

Encouragement

by Carrie De Francisco Last spring I was sitting in one of my favorite homeschooling spots. I was outside under our Crepe Myrtle tree sipping an iced mocha latte while looking over my son’s senior portraits. I was overwhelmed with all kinds of emotions. I remember...