Darcel is the awesome mom behind The Mahogany Way.  It was through her site that I was able to get my first look at unschooling.  Her candid photos and voice showed a side of unschooling that was much different than what I gathered from parents who didn't take this approach. 

Pat has been my friend for nearly a year now.  I am so grateful to have her in my life because she often speaks words of wisdom into my life.  I am so excited that she is graciously sharing some encouraging words with you all.

Our decision point was very unlike many Christian homeschoolers, who feel a ‘calling’ to minister to their families in this way. Instead, we were corporate yuppies growing increasingly frustrated with the evasive American dream.

I am so excited to share with you this week's home school mom. I started following Amiyrah Martin on Instagram last year.  I had no idea that she wore so many hats when I found her feed, and was simply just intrigued by her family especially their love for Star Wars. Amiyrah is the owner of 4 Hats and Frugal

Latonya is the creator of Joy in the Ordinary where she writes often about home education, curriculum, and encouragement.  She designs faith-inspired jewelry for her shop, Alexandria's Authentically Made Jewelry.  She currently home schools her two daughters.

Then the rain came, I have a hard time with gloomy days.  My being becomes a bit gloomy like the weather, and I prefer to sit alone and read or ponder about different things.  Luckily, the rain did not come until Friday, but I felt the onset of my mood changing on Thursday.  Since it hit me harder on Friday, I am grateful that there was a plan in place to meet up with friends to begin our study of the book of Isaiah.  It was a safe place to talk about the way I was feeling, and to come to realization that it is perfectly normal to have ups and downs.  I know this, but of course it is always comforting when there is support.