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Living the Dream of Homeschooling by Jan L. Burt

 Homeschooling is a lifestyle.  Which means it intersects with, and sometimes invades, all aspects of our lives. Homeschooling is a lot. And so, it is not for the faint of heart. But neither is raising children, or following Jesus, or a myriad of other things that offer the highest ROI while demanding the utmost dedication from us.  Basically, homeschooling joins the ranks of pursuits that are daunting, difficult and daring.  And since you are reading this post today, let me assure you that the strong sense of overwhelm and the emotional roller coaster you deal with now and then is totally normal for someone undertaking such an all-encompassing task/role/journey as homeschooling.  Is there actually a dream to be lived out as we educate our children at home? Or is it merely survival in the midst of stress and pressure and all the things that make life hectic?  It's both. There is no easy button or cure for the chaos that comes with raising and homeschooling ...