Dirk and I spent quite an amount of time a few months ago developing our vision for our family, our motto and our overall philosophy of homeschooling our children. it was actually a fun process, really trying to pin down the exact things we believed were important in our life and our family. To bring it home a bit, we decided to write it on our walls so that not only would we be held accountable by others simply viewing it, but so that that our kids could see it daily and remember why we are here. They are not eloquent, or even extensive, but they sure sum up what we want desperately to teach our kids. what i love is that our children are already reading them, asking about what they mean and "how" we do it. i love that. what a way to teach them! Almost every morning Kenna says, "mommy, Homeiers love God and love others". they are starting to use it in everyday lessons too as one will do or see something that is unloving, the other will "correct" them by telling them that Homeiers love god and love others. it is priceless to hear from your kids...the real meaning of living on this earth. it is also starting to cement in them the idea of a family and how God has put all 7 of us together. i heard one child say this morning, "i am not going to be your friend: and kenna says, "now, Ian, we are a family, we will always be friends". Can't imagine where they have heard that before! anyway, i encourage all of you to come together as a family and decide what your vision for your life is...and how to live that out. it is actaully freeing!!!
Our MOTTO:
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