This week as I look at all the “back to school” pictures on social media, I also see the stories behind the loved ones sending them.
At first glance, I see happy families, with freshly pressed kids, new lunch boxes, and high optimism.
But also…
I see the heartache of mothers making a brave, balanced choice to send their kids to school so they can give more time to a good work.
I see disappointed mothers who wanted to continue homeschooling but no longer can because of divorce.
I see diligent mothers homeschooling but their heart isn’t in it. Being this responsible brings out all of their insecurities.
I see mothers in foreign countries, without much community, whose children bravely go to school taught in another language.
I see mothers who are bringing home newborn/s on the first week of school. (God bless them!!!)
I see brave mothers sending their kids to a new school in a new town.
I see mothers who can no longer afford the private school choice and hoping their child can understand.
I see mothers who feel a bit lost this week because their youngest child skipped off to kindergarten.
I see mothers working so hard that none of these school options was even up for discussion….
What can you do to make a difference in your child’s day, no matter where they are?
Read the rest of this post, with encouragement for wherever you are,
over where it was first featured at:
Mothering Beyond Expectations Collective Blog
I’m already it tears just reading this much! Heading over to read the rest of your post.
Loved every word of this. As a momma who desires to homeschool, but can’t right now due to family circumstances, I can relate to many of “these moms” and the wisdom you shared about the practical ways we can be proactive is great!!
Motherhood often looks different ways in different seasons. Grace is so important for us to offer ourselves.