Well those dreaded forms are finally in... now we just wait for the interview time to be set & hopefully sooner rather than later we'll have the official permission to homeschool Miss K.At this point in time though my mind is mostly vacant.. recovering from all the paperwork & arguing my position that I've had to do lately. I've also spent a lot of time wondering how exactly I got "here" (as I raved on about over here) Lately I've learnt that most people will humour my vegie growing, craft addiction, food beliefs and green interests... but not so many are supportive of homeschooling under ANY circumstances (apparently it's ok for kids to be terrified and victimised at school.. just as long as they go)
The upshot of it all is that I've lost a few more acquaintances (guess they weren't really friends) but I guess I'll be meeting even more people soon as I enter a new stage & a new circle. Nothing in this past year could've prepared me for how much things have snowballed.. how much a single decision leads to a whole new path... it sounds so cliche but it's true.
At the end of the day..... my vegies are growing, my children are happy & fed and I feel more alive, exhausted and happy than I can ever remember being before. Maybe this is living... or maybe I've just finally completely lost my mind.
Either way it's bliss!
7 comments:
I'm so glad things are going well for you. Don't worry about the friends you've lost, they obviously weren't real friends. I'm sure this next stage in your life will be rewarding for your whole family.
That's the way to bliss isn't it - knowing what you want and working towards it? Clearly you're making big strides to what's best for your family right now, and that's making you happy - so ignore the acquaintances you've lost - they're probably just unimaginative, surprised and less compassionate people than you deserve anyway.
There are many supporters out here for you. Remember friends for life support you and your family, even IF they personally don't agree. If it right for you and your family then it is right. Love & hugs for the up coming months.
I think I know what you mean about the 'vacant' feeling. Since beginning P's homeschooling I've been reading soooo much my head spins and I end up having days when I feel like I have a head full of jelly.
I can't believe people would ditch you because of your choice!! How closed-minded!
Glad that you're all happy- that's certainly a good sign.
Wishing you success in your interview and a nice long break from form-filling-out.
Don't worry about what others say - follow your own heart. What others think of us is none of our business! :-)
Hello Rialla. :)
I'm glad that you had such a positive outlook at the end of your post, because in the end you all need to be happy with the decision you made.
Sorry about the critism from your 'friends'. Unfortunately some decisions do mean making a stand that's in opposition and hopefully they'll see, in the end, it worked out for the best for you.
Sending encouragement,
alecat (Catherine) :)
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Catherine (alecat)
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