😅At least that's what its' felt like this week and why I haven't been keeping up with my posting! This week has flown by as my husband and I prepare for the local homeschool convention. There are a lot of moving parts in our lives at the moment and trying to prioritize has been quite the task. Our co-op has not yet finished for the summer, we have some career shifting for both myself and my husband that we're trying to navigate, and we'll be speaking at this upcoming convention on navigating homeschool life while investing and prioritizing your marriage. That is our primary focus this coming week, but we've also been asked to speak on a panel for the Black Outreach reception. As the homeschooling community is beginning to grow in the Black and Brown communities, this convention is hosting outreach programs to help these families get connected and gain support and encouragement. As far as my last post, I asked what you all wanted to see and you answered! I'll begin to fill you in on this journey piece by piece. Sometimes it feels as if this dream started 84 years ago as well 👩‍🦳. In reality, it was only about a year and a half ago. But the way that it has been pressing on my heart makes me think about it day and night. Imagine waking up from a dream and seeing a vision so clearly, it was as if you were standing in that very place. That's what happened to me. I envisioned myself walking through the physical space of Home Sweet Homeschool RVA. I could see the families, hear the murmur of voices, feel the warmth of the community. I jolted awake and could feel the presence of the Lord, allowing me to see this vision and know that His hand is the on this space. As I continue to build relationships, learn what it takes to find and design the space, and how to write grants and get financing, I'll take you all along for the journey. I'll throw in some personal stories of how I got here and some homeschool tips along the way. Let's go on this adventure to build Home Sweet Homeschool RVA together, a place where all homeschool families can gather together to connect, learn and grow.

We are building this community together! I'm using this platform as kind of a behind the scenes and global community as I connect with other homeschool families. In the forefront, I've been trying to connect in-person with local community groups to see what the needs are of our local homeschool community. Since this is more of a global arena, what are some things you'd like to see on this page next? ✨Keep sharing my random homeschool thoughts as a way to get to know each other a little more ✨Talk a little more about the dream and vision of Home Sweet Homeschool RVA ✨Share the behind the scenes of what building a homeschool business looks like ✨Homeschool tips and encouragement You all let me know and please feel free to share this community with your friends! My goal is to have at least 30 members by the end of the summer. 😎 Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!

As summer is right around the corner, what do you have planned for your homeschooling family? Any of these three resonate with you or something else? Last year, we had a vacation booked that was highly anticipated. This year, we're continuing with our summer bible and math work and doing more fun things locally. Hopefully a trip to the beach is in order (about an hour away). We slow down a bit, take time to enjoy the beautiful weather, and garden. But as I always like to say... learning takes place everywhere, all year!

Have you ever encountered something that seemed soooo good on paper, but the more you pray about it, the more you feel uneasy about it? I'm going through that right now. As I'm learning and growing this business and brand, I want to be sure that I am following the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Without disclosing too much, there have been a few opportunities that look amazing on paper, but when I pray about it, there's an uneasy feeling in the pit of my stomach. Something that doesn’t seem to add up. For the last eight years, there have been three things our pastor has prophesied over our church: 1. Do more with less 2. Don't circumvent the process 3. If you do those, you'll go further faster I feel like, in this situation, I'd be circumventing the process. It could put me on a path to potentially zoom forward, BUT at what cost down the line? How have you handled situations like this where you really want to say yes and explore the options in front of you, but deep down, you know there's something not quite right? Although, it does remind me of the lyrics to a song, "One thing I know, one thing I've found....God will work it out." 🙏🏾

In full transparency, starting something new is such an emotional roller coaster! Starting Home Sweet Homeschool RVA has been years in the making. I literally woke up from a vision almost two years ago where I could see every single aspect of this space. Ever since then, it has weighed so heavily in my heart that I knew it must have been from the Lord. The only thing was, the vision that I had was way bigger that I felt I had time, capacity and most importantly finances for. But when the Lord places something on your heart... he'll be the one to make it happen. Every step of the way has reminded me that I really don't know what I'm doing. Do I start with an online presence? Do I find a brick and mortar where I can start building the dream? Do I join a co-op or other organization so I can learn the needs of the community around me? Do I start with a business license or just start with what I have and keep moving forward from there? Some days I feel like I'm spinning in circles and then I remember to ask the Lord to order my steps. So far what I have learned in starting this new thing: ✨God's timing is perfect, I just need to be obedient. ✨I have an incredible community around me and many of them have gifts I didn't even know about. We are on this adventure together. Encouraging and uplifting one another. And sometimes collaborating! ✨This vision will come to fruition. I'm fully trusting and believing this. ✨I cannot give in to any negative thoughts or comments that may come my way. I already know what God says about me is truth and therefore lies (i.e. this will fail, you're not good enough, etc.) will not be entertained. ❓What new thing have you started, or are wanting to start, but you may be holding back? What is one step you can take THIS WEEK toward that goal, dream or vision? Let's do this, together! 💜 ~Lyric