Another Graduate

I am walking around these days feeling like I need to pinch myself. Am I dreaming? In the past two weeks I have watched two daughters graduate from college. Annie graduated with her bachelor of arts at Oglethorpe University, and Katie with her masters degree in interpretation and translation from Wake Forest University. Yes, this would feel like an amazing accomplishment for any parent, but it is more like a dream for a homeschool mom.  It was a job I never thought I would have.

I remember well the days when I wondered if they were getting a good enough education. There were many days like that. I worried and I wondered if I were doing a good job. I never intended to keep them home for their entire education. Every year we prayed that God would show us what to do. Every year I felt Him leading me to educate them at home again. One year at a time. That is how we did it. I do not regret one day of that journey, even though many of them were difficult. My vision statement for my homeschool was that I wanted to make a difference for my kids for eternity. Yes, I valued their education, but I also wanted them to be well-rounded and compassionate people, who could make a valuable contribution to the lives of others. Mostly, I wanted them all to know who God is and to love him with their whole hearts.

They are all of these things. What more could a mother want?

I am so grateful. The fruit is falling heavy and fragrant around us these days. I am in awe of God’s goodness. He made a young mother into a teacher, and made himself the very center of our home.

But now, look at my Katie! I am so happy for her. Grad school is not for wimps. Love you sweet Katie!

Psalm 40:5 ~”Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.”