make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
perseverance in homeschooling: remembering what matters
⚠️ Trigger warning: In today's interview with Sarah, we talk about the challenges she's experienced, which include pregnancy loss, for those sensitive to this topic.
Sarah is an army wife...life has taken her on perhaps more adventures than she ever imagined possible. Through challenges aplenty, Sarah shares how she railed, found peace and continues to stay the course, regardless of the curveballs that life has thrown her.
Sarah is an example to us all of the joy to be found in our suffering, her story is raw and real and lifts us up.
5:22 - Some preliminary challenges
7:57 - Homeschool beginnings and how we respond to challenges
10:12 - What are some of your most memorable adventures?
18:09 - Sarah's experience with pregnancy loss
21:32 - Bitterness, brokenness and trusting God again
29:09 - How do you persevere in homeschooling when facing crisis and tragedy?
36:19 - What has been the biggest inspiration for you?
39:02 - Jumping to conclusions and God's providence
44:32 - What advice do you have for moms who are going through a hard time right now?
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