When I was young, like most young people, I was idealistic. I thought I could save the world. I thought if I just did God's work He'd take care of me and my family.

 But he didn't.

 Ask me why and I can't tell you. God's plan is so much greater than my small mind can comprehend.

But, that's not the point of this message. The point of this message is that I was relying on God to provide for my family when I was supposed to be doing that.

During this time in our marriage we had a lot of tension. Ok, some knock-down, drag out fights. I blamed them all on my wife, and you know what? They were all my fault.

The real problem we had in those years was that I wasn't providing for my family. We never had enough money and  my wife always having to be creative to get household stuff done.

When I got my act together, got a job that paid enough and had the insurance we needed, things got better. My wife could stop worrying about household stuff as much and start focusing on what was more important... our homeschool.

Did I enjoy my work? No, but I did it, because it was my responsibility to provide for the family.

If you're not providing for you family, you're putting pressure on your homeschool that's going to make it always struggle. I would advise you to do what I did. Find a way to get enough money coming in so your wife can focus on the kids and their homeschooling.

 You'll be glad you did.

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written by Grandpapa, July 17, 2008

Hi, your advice is sound. The problem, however, lies in the word 'enough money'. Do we ever reach that point. The point where mom does not have to worry or to be economical in her ways.

I have wondered if homeschooling mothers have found some innovative ways to supplement the husband's income without having to sacrifice quality time with the kids.

Would love to hear some success stories - perhaps even those that were not so successful.

Grandpapa
from Homeschool Castle

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