Week 2, and all is well.....

We started week two of the Wilkerson Academy today.  I suppose I could (and should) have blogged about everything that happened last week, but to be honest, I didn't really know what to say!

I took some time at the end of the week to sit back and examine the week, and I must admit I was extremely happy with what I saw.  We started each day with the Bible.  They read (and enjoyed reading) every morning, then journaled about what they read.  They studied their AWANA material (which they'll be needing soon) and also a verse for preacher's pals on Sunday nights.  We had a devotion and prayer.  All of this before we ever cracked a book!  The difference it made was amazing.  God is in the center of our school.  He's the principal, because He's the principle. 

Math is tailored to meet the needs of my students.  We started History where history started - in Genesis.  We are studying the universe, planets, stars, Sun and our world in general.  That required a field trip outside to check our shadows during different parts of the day(s) to "tell time".  Lukas said "you mean we're going OUTSIDE??!!"  He was in shock!  We have time to read - really read - a book.  Language, Spelling, and Penmanship are flowing freely! 

I intend to introduce Spanish soon.  They also have typing/keyboarding skills that they work on. 

They are happy.  They are healthy.  They are content.  All is well.....

Mommy's not doing so bad herself!  I have found time to focus on the things that are important, like my own Bible study and time alone with Jesus.  I am finding little nuggets in the word that I never saw before.  I am calmer, and I hope kinder.  I'm forgiving more, and getting angry less.  I will never be where I was destined to be, but each day brings me closer.  I long for my relationship with the Father to become simpler each day.  Let all the confusion of the world cease. 

Our first 2 field trips are coming in the next few weeks.  Our calendar is quickly filling with activities and the like.  I do believe that the veterans are right - finding time to teach among everything else we do will be the challenge! 

I still rely on the assurances from God that this was the right step.  On my own, this would not have happened.  His grace is sufficient for today.