Runner's World May 2010There was a great article in the May 2010 issue of Runner’s World magazine, entitled “Feeling Lucky?” by Kristin Armstrong. Though this article appeared in a running magazine, its message of thankfulness can clearly be applied to any endeavor, including homeschooling… maybe even especially homeschooling.

Those of us who educate our children at home can easily become overwhelmed by all the things we have to do in our homeschools—subjects to cover, topics to emphasize, field trips to take and planning sessions to complete. Add to that all the things that we manage in our lives—work, home, family, church commitments, and personal habits like exercise and spiritual devotions. Without perspective, it can seem daunting.

But that’s where this article makes a point of reminding us that we are privileged to live the lives we live. Instead of focusing on what we have to do, we should focus on what we get to do. We’re emotionally and physically able to do the things we and our families need us to do.

We don’t just have to homeschool our children; we get to homeschool our children. We get to give them a quality education in a safe environment. We get to tailor their learning to the way they learn best. We get to open a world of learning to them. We get to encourage their passions, pursuits and giftings.

If you have a moment, read this article. It was a wonderful reminder to me of just how blessed I am, and I hope it will inspire you the same way.