by Mrs. Cindy Miller
In the ten years of homeschooling I have tried many
different techniques, schedules, text books, etc. and a couple
of the most important things I’ve learned are - Homeschooling
doesn’t work if I don’t give it a 100% commitment and it doesn’t
work if there isn’t consistent structure, order, discipline,
logic and reason to what we're doing. Basic, right!? You
know what? I have to relearn this every year.
The last eight years have been very difficult with a
pregnancy and new baby to school through every two to two and
one-half years. Pregnancy reduces me to a totally fatigued lump
on the couch that knows what it means to take things "one day at
a time." New babies are wonderful, precious gifts to our family
- and wonderful, precious gifts require great care and another
100% commitment. That’s two 100% commitments coming from one
very, very human wife/mother/teacher. God is good and merciful.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
As I said, I have learned many things over the years. Another
important one is that the more I know, the less I
know I know! You know?
The Millers are a ten year homeschooling, single income
family of eight. Cindy and daughter, Terah, publish a 12 page,
quarterly newsletter, "Common Sense At Home," that contains
low-cost ideas, encourages good stewardship, common sense and
contentment while encouraging you!! Subscription - $8; Sample -
$1.
