Perseverance

         I just have to say something about this today . . . because God has really blessed me in an area that I was ready to give up on many times . . . but did not.  I chose to keep going even when I didn't want to for the sake of my kids.  A couple years ago I knew that God had led me to Spell to Write and Read as a spelling and reading curriculum.  I was completely overwhelmed by it, however.  I just didn't get it when looking through it at first glance . . . and I immediately became overwhelmed by the endeavor to learn the program well enough to teach it.  I kept with it because I really believe it is the best program out there for what I was looking for.  It has taken me A LONG time to actually get to the place where I can teach it.  It's funny though . . . because when I finally faced the mountain of learning the program . . . it really wasn't that difficult.  So, don't give up on those things that feel impossible!  With Christ, all things are possible.  I was just reflecting on this all today because as I was doing SWR with Tig . . . I was just thinking about how much I enjoy the program.  I was thinking about how much I am learning . . . and he is learning.  It is incredible!  I remember reading a couple years ago a homeschool mom saying that choosing SWR has been the best decision she has made as a teacher.  I am so glad that I stuck with it!  Now, as I teach my other kids, I will be prepared from the beginning.  I am so thankful that God led me to this program so early on in our homeschool experience!