I've been mom for 30yrs - homeschooled all 3 children- 24yrs of homeschooling- last one just left in Feb. living with friend but is planning on going into the...
... Linda, Welcome to the list. I'm not retired yet, but have already started feeling the pangs of it. -- Sew soon, Mary www.phea.net advocating freedom for...
I've reeeeeally missed homeschooling since my last one graduated in May '07. But, it looks like I may be doing it again in a few years. Two weeks ago my...
Oh Judy... I don't even know what to say. I've considered homeschooling grandchildren myself, but like this? Dear God. ... -- Celebrating Jesus! Tammy Cardwell...
Judy- I am very sorry about your daughter. It is wonderful you can move near your son and be of comfort to him. Enjoy the grandbaby. Lynda- IN. * `·-* ......
Thank you Tammy. I know... there just isn't anything to say. I would have so much prefered to help Lisa homeschool Kristin rather than do it myself. Don't...
Thank you Lynda. Yes, I am so grateful that we are in a position where we could move down here to be with my son and help get him through all of this. And I...
Welcome Linda, Just got back from singing at the funeral of an elderly black neighbor who played a huge role helping our city to become the first in the nation...
Oh, {{{{{Judy}}}}} I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter-in-law. I'm glad to hear you were able to move close to help your son in his hour of need, andto be...
We graduated our youngest May, 2007. Our 2 older graduated from college last May, too. Things are quite different now. I had been working some while our son...
Hi Cathleen I must confess to attending a few park days since my "retirement." There is something about just spending an afternoon under a shady tree with a...
Our two granddaughters are being homeschooled in Seattle. Even though our youngest is now 18 and out from under that particular umbrella, I love going to the...
There are so many ways to stay connected to the homeschool community. If you are helping with a conference, you are relieving an active homeschooler from doing...
Susan- I never thought of Homeschool convention. that would be good idea. I am helping with a group of homeschool doing some team teaching in geography....
Just got back from seeing Mama Mia at the movie theatre. If you need some inspiration that 55-60 year olds can still look sexy and energetic, this is the film...
Hi. I am Jeanne Love, homeschooling in Iowa. I recognize a couple of people here, hooray! I am not retired..yet. But my oldest is going to college tomorrow....
Welcome Jeanne, We've all been through this. One week the house is booming with teenagers and their friends, and the next you are suddenly aware of all the...
My son is moving out tomorrow and he is my BABY!? He is a junior in college and is going to the university after getting his AA degree locally.? He is ready...
My DD saw it and loved it too! Sounds like I need to see it soon : ) especially since I'm just 2 years behind Pierce Brosnan : ) Hey, Ann, is there a way to...
Hi Jeanne, I know only too well that this is a difficult time. Instead of thinking of your son's leaving as an end, think of it as the beginning. Now you...
Hi, This is my first fall without homeschooling in twenty years. We have just moved from living in the country to town. These are all big changes. Right...
Hi Dale, I'm in a similar sort of situation, I guess. We haven't just moved house (that was two years ago) but my sons have both left home, and I'm slowly...
We also moved from the country (a farm) to the city two years ago now. It took me a full two years to get used to town. We have married children (with...
... Deb, You aren't alone. My only, ds, is a senior this year. I have been asking those same questions since last year. I want to be able to use what I've...
I tried really really hard to use my knowledge to help others but as we all know homeschoolers prefer to do their own thing....a very independent lot! I...
... Yes, I have. Then I ask myself if I really want to start over or is it fear of letting go, moving on and facing change. My main concern with day care...