I’ll be praying for you and your discernment!

Thank you for this

Ariel L said…

I love your snow story!! I’ve had similar instances myself, always amazing! Anyway, back to the homeschooling. I pray the best for you. I am 22 years old and spent 8 of my 12 years of school at home. I wouldn’t trade it for the world! Home schooling isn’t for everyone but there are wonderful benefits for those that do it.
March 11, 2008 8:24 AM

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Sandy said…

Why wouldn’t God take the time to talk to you that afternoon? This is an awesome testimony to God, the Spirit, and a willing soul.

I will keep all y’all in my prayers.
March 11, 2008 10:43 AM

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Lorri said…

What a cool story. Come on over to http://4real.thenetsmith.com/default.asp and let us help you on your new adventure.
March 11, 2008 12:29 PM

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Kimberly at Echowood said…

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story, Angie. Your conversations with God sound suspiciously like mine! (I hope hearing that affirms you.) I have had a similar experience of God’s calling me to something, and you’ve inspired me to blog about it. All the best to you as you prepare to homeschool your children next year. I, for one, will look forward to reading all about it!
March 11, 2008 7:07 PM

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scrapper al said…

I wish you the best on this exciting new adventure!
March 11, 2008 11:57 PM

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The (Almost) Amazing Mammarino said…

Hi Angie!

Thanks for checking out my blog. I wish you the best of luck on your homeschooling journey!

I highly recommend Christopher Klicka’s book, Homeschooling:The Right Choice. It will really encourage you!

Again, I wish you all the best!
March 12, 2008 12:17 AM

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Sharon said…

What an amazing story! Seriously, it gave me goosebumps. Thanks for sharing with us.

I’ve often thought of homeschooling when my son is old enough. I haven’t found much encouragement at the idea from my side of the family, and that is disappointing. Like you, I am also a licensed teacher, yet I have my doubts.

I look forward to your updates. I think you’d do a wonderful job. After all, you got your children this far, now didn’t you?
March 12, 2008 12:48 PM

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sequin said…

There are no such things as “coincidences” with God. He knows, it just takes something so unusual for us to know. You’ll do great! Since there is someone in your church that homeschools, you won’t be alone – thats a wonderful benefit. Thanks for sharing.
March 12, 2008 5:42 PM

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Missy @ It’s Almost Naptime said…

That sounds just like my God. He has done stuff like that to me too. How cool is that? And he’s funny too.

One of my favorite quotes is “God does not call the equipped, he equips the called.”
March 12, 2008 10:29 PM

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Angie said…

Wow — what a great quote! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing it.
March 12, 2008 10:43 PM

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Sheila said…

Congratulations!

You’ll never regret it, I don’t think. One of the best parts of homeschooling is how close it keeps you as a family. You really do rely on each other, and my 13-year-old daughter actually likes me! All her friends don’t like their mothers right now, but she says I’m great. And it’s because we spend so much time together, rather than her getting accustomed to seeing me as the “other”.

So more power to you! I know God will carry you in this calling.

Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today!
March 13, 2008 2:53 PM

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NerdMom said…

I have been lurking around here for a while so I decided to comment;). Congrats! But I have a question for you, are you academically better than the 8 year old? (I assume you said yes) Then you are full capable of homeschooling. Pop over to my blog and you can read about the system I use (classical with little textbook use) and see if that sparks anything. You will learn alot though and that is half the fun!
March 13, 2008 4:52 PM

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After a cup of coffee said…

I clicked over from a BlogHer ad, and I’m so glad I did! What a great testimony. We are still fairly new homeschoolers but are enjoying it. I know you will, too!
March 14, 2008 1:13 PM

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Elizabeth Kathryn Gerold-Miller said…

It is so beautiful when you know God has stepped in to give you a much anticipated answer on an important family decision. I homeschooled for five years and the effect on my children and our family has been amazing. They have such an originality of thought, solid values, and yes they are very well socialized!
March 18, 2008 9:41 PM

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Joy said…

That is an awesome story! We started homeschooling our kids after my son finished 2nd grade and my daughter finished Kindergarten three years ago. I won’t say it was smooth sailing the entire time, but the benefits are so great, I wouldn’t trade it for the whole world.

It’s great that you’re going to be getting involved in a co-op. That’s something we didn’t do until our second year of homeschooling. Having more support from other homeschoolers during our first year would probably have made those difficult spots a little easier. God bless you so much in this wonderful endeavor!

And thanks for stopping by Happy to be at Home and taking the time to comment! Toni, Kate, and I are all homeschoolers, and we love to talk about homeschooling, so we hope you stop back by again soon!
June 4, 2008 1:22 AM

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Jenn said…

This is a really late comment on your older blog post, but I followed it from your link in this morning’s post. I just had to tell you that I believe that you absolutely were NOT alone in that kitchen.

I love it when I hear stories of others who have experiences like this. I can imagine your struggle with making the decision. I have (firmly in the back of my mind) considered homeschooling my kids someday but I’m still smack dab in the middle of another “Lord I hope that this really is what You’re calling us to do because we CERTAINLY can’t do this without You!” scenario in my life, and I may be wrong but I hope those things are a one a time kind of thing.

Oh yeah! I became Catholic in April of 2006 myself…best thing that’s ever happened to my family.
June 29, 2008 11:48 AM