HOMESCHOOL STRUGGLES: the hard side of homeschooling and how to handle it!

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  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2022
  • #homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschooldayinthelife
    Today I want to talk about the hard stuff. The stuff that rarely gets talked about but the struggle is SO real. The hard side of homeschooling and how to handle it.
    I want to talk about perspective and focus in our homeschool and how that plays a part in our every day, day to day life! I want to talk about the struggles we face...and what is waiting for us on the other side.
    I want to ask you...where is your focus?
    When you get down and defeated, what are you choosing to focus on?
    We have a choice!!! No homeschooling isn't always sunshine and roses, but there is SO MUCH JOY TO BE HAD IN THE JOURNEY.
    My prayer is that this video encourages you. If you are finding yourself at the end of your rope...know that your Good Shepherd is there, waiting to pick you back up and walk beside you in this journey you are on. Homeschooling is one of the hardest things I have ever done, but the rewards are ENDLESS! This homeschool journey has had plenty of ups and downs but we always make it across to the other side! You are not alone, even though it may feel that way sometimes.
    I see you. I hear you. I feel you.
    May you be blessed.
    I pray you feel encouragement here in this space.
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  • @SimplyLivingIt
    @SimplyLivingIt  2 роки тому +57

    Hello, mama! ☕️
    I pray this video blesses you. This video was filmed a few weeks ago and I was hesitant to post it today because we are dealing with some really hard stuff. I fought it...but had to be obedient to what God called me to do, regardless of our life circumstances. I pray this video reaches the sweet mama who needs it today. ❤

    • @mountainmamashome
      @mountainmamashome 2 роки тому +5

      I'm sorry you are having a hard day, I think the devil hits homeschool moms a little harder, and those of us that have taken the ministry of helping others get hit even harder! He hates us because he knows we're making a difference. I loved this video and it really blessed my heart. I needed this video TODAY.

    • @simplyhymns1324
      @simplyhymns1324 2 роки тому +2

      Jamie I am so glad you posted this is was for me. I have 4 boys and this year by far is the hardest because of all the outside things going on we sold our house moved into a camper right before Christmas bought a new house that needed gutted remodeled my boys were involved in almost every aspect except the super dangerous part of getting everything out of here we found so much that wasn't safe for the kids to be around or even help with however the amount of bookwork missed that at this point there is no feasible way to get our 180 days in and I over here going well crap now what yet they learned so much in all the processes

    • @cassiareece4310
      @cassiareece4310 2 роки тому +5

      I’m literally in floods of tears after watching This video. I hit play after my husband accused me of being a crap mum just because my eldest son opened up to him about one thing. He said “you didn’t know that. He didn’t tell YOU that and you’re the one here with him.” My husband is just recently saved and has never really bothered much with our children. It’s been me raising all five of them on my own for the past nine years. Homeschooling them, instilling good into them and doing my best. I am new to the ways of home education as I was in public school in the U.K. I knew nothing about how it worked and I feel I’m still far from being where I need to be. He crushed me with all he said (too much to type) but your video brought me encouragement and felt your tender heart through your words. It was just perfect timing-God’s timing for me to hear what you had to say. God without a doubt used you to speak to me tonight.

    • @rachaelmccormack6022
      @rachaelmccormack6022 2 роки тому +3

      I’m soooo glad you shared this. So important. And this is JUST what I needed to hear.

    • @crazychicken4063
      @crazychicken4063 2 роки тому +2

      @@cassiareece4310 I'm so sorry you had that happen.
      This is such a good message for all of us homeschooling Mamas

  • @kristinstacey5003
    @kristinstacey5003 2 роки тому +33

    I'm a wife and a mother of 5 boys. Currently homeschooling 4 of them. You don't even know how many times I've cried thinking what did I get myself into, I'm not capable of this, I'm messing my children up!! Thank you for being real and true. These are real struggle for sure.

    • @i.d.3671
      @i.d.3671 Рік тому +5

      So glad I'm not the only one having these feelings and thoughts..

  • @CP-fo5sy
    @CP-fo5sy 2 роки тому +46

    I have graduated 4 so far. It's amazing the amount of confidence you gain once you graduate your first.
    I worried about all sorts of things, for nothing. Educational wise, my kids appreciate that they were homeschooled, and they are confident, lifelong learners.
    Everything didn't turn out as I dreamed, but God has been so faithful!
    I pray that all the parents learn to " trust in the Lord...and lean not on their own understanding." He loves us so much, and is working on our behalf.
    Remember your identity. You are a precious, child of God. It's worth the effort.

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your words. ❤❤❤

  • @lifewithginab
    @lifewithginab 2 роки тому +24

    It doesn't get easier... it gets different... so true... seasons... so much truth here Jamie!!!

    • @meganbell6492
      @meganbell6492 2 роки тому +2

      Thats my phrase I've used for the last 13 years of motherhood

  • @RachelAlyseThomas
    @RachelAlyseThomas 2 роки тому +23

    I cannot tell you how deeply I needed every word of your video today. God's timing.is perfect and astounding. When you opened with prayer, I slumped over the load of laundry that I was folding and prayed along with you in agreement...and the tears started to flow. I cried throughout your entire video. It was completely Holy Spirit led. Thank you. And I know that all the interruptions in the making of this was the enemy. Thank you thank you for listening and being obediant. Today was hard. I feel like I'm not doing enough. I see how brilliant my kids are and how fast they're absorbing what I'm teaching that I want to make sure I teach to their level. I get overwhelmed. But Jesus' presence is so sweet. I am teaching a 7 and 5 year old with a rambunctious two year old in the mix. Days are messy and full. I cannot thank you enough. I am praying for you in this hard thing you are going through. Love you, sis!

    • @throughfaithandgrace2970
      @throughfaithandgrace2970 2 роки тому +4

      ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️ me too!!!!!!! Same same same same same. Lol she wrote what I wanted to write!! :) Thank you Jamie 😩😩😩

    • @halieruppe1710
      @halieruppe1710 2 роки тому +1

      @@throughfaithandgrace2970 Me too! Yes, felt every word!

    • @ForHisGlory222
      @ForHisGlory222 2 роки тому +1

      😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗

  • @Juliaelara91
    @Juliaelara91 2 роки тому +7

    I’m a mother of 6 homeschooling 5 and a toddler and I am struggling even contemplating quitting but I will not give in because I heard your video. I cannot give up bc same I feel the lord called me to do this and I want to see it through til the end. Motherhood is hard enough and being there “ teacher” makes it harder but worth all the struggles. I’m only 2 year in but feels like I’ve been doing this for 10.

  • @brittanycole6788
    @brittanycole6788 2 роки тому +14

    One of the main reasons I absolutely LOVE your channel is how freaking real you are. Thank you so much for showing up when you can Jamie & posting these amazing videos to let us mamas know we’re not alone in this! Sending so much love 💕

  • @RhondaTowanda
    @RhondaTowanda 2 роки тому +10

    Hi Jamie,
    I so needed your video today! We have been on the struggle bus for 2 years. 🤦🏻‍♀️
    I’m a homeschool mom to five. Three have graduated. I have two at home. Back in the day of my older kids, it was easier, in my opinion. I didn’t have social media! So I never felt like I had to change curriculum or style.
    Now with social media, I have been flip flopping with everything. My 16 yr. old is behind in math, so is my 12 yr. old. I have felt like I am failing them. I gave my husband the math, and now my girls are getting the math.
    My older kids, my son works for Amazon in management. My middle daughter is an RN, like her dad. My youngest works for an aircraft company also in management. Two older ones are married, and I have sixteen grandchildren!
    I thank Yah(God) for your channel!
    May Yah bless you and your sweet family.
    Thank you for all you do with your channel!
    ♥️😘

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      @sambotros1918 2 роки тому

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  • @elizabetheckhardt4060
    @elizabetheckhardt4060 Рік тому +2

    I cannot stop crying 😢 I have been struggling so much. Homeschooling feels impossible and that I’m failing my 4 boys. I didn’t know how I could keep going. Thank you so much for this encouragement

  • @Sewinsanity
    @Sewinsanity 2 роки тому +5

    This made me cry today. We have been homeschooling for two years and I’m the only one in my circle doing something different like this. I found out today another mom was telling my daughter I need to put them back in school. She said “I’ll tell her for you” to my oldest daughter. Every time I turn around, because I’ve been struggling with depression lately, I hear put them back in school. No one asks me how I feel. I’m following my call to teach them and it’s not easy. It’s hard but so good. I needed your video today. Thank you!

  • @L--C
    @L--C 2 роки тому +3

    I’m homeschooling 4 boys and have 2 little ones who aren’t school age. I haven’t enjoyed homeschooling for YEARS. It pretty much all sucks. Trying to teach all of them and manage the littles. Everything is a challenge. I don’t have any school options I’m willing to consider so I’m not going to stop, but I don’t like homeschooling. I like my curriculum and there’s nothing I want to change with it. I don’t have social media so it’s not comparisons stealing my joy. It’s just a bunch of kids that all need me and learning difficulties.

    • @sambotros1918
      @sambotros1918 2 роки тому

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  • @kimberlyeisfeld8389
    @kimberlyeisfeld8389 Рік тому +2

    If there was an award for BEST video EVER on UA-cam!!! This one is it!!! Thank you Thank you!! God has given you an amazing gift!

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  Рік тому

      Kimberly, you are so kind. Thank you so very much. I'm so glad you are encouraged. 🌸

  • @HerDailyJourney
    @HerDailyJourney 2 роки тому +9

    You are so right. I've been in that feeling of failure, worry and even fear. Balancing homeschool, motherhood and homemaking. I've been praying and just asking the Lord to help me through and help me to see the vision He has for my home and my family. Such an encouraging word and thankful for your honest heart as always.

    • @framseen2
      @framseen2 2 роки тому +2

      He will answer you and lead you! I've been there so many times, and He always comes through. Hang in there mama, you aren't alone! 💕🧡

    • @HerDailyJourney
      @HerDailyJourney 2 роки тому +2

      @@framseen2 thank you!

    • @sambotros1918
      @sambotros1918 2 роки тому

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  • @ThisHomeschoolHouse
    @ThisHomeschoolHouse 2 роки тому +3

    I totally agree! It's a different kind of hard as little ones get older. Also, one of my favourite quotes is that "He grows us as He grows them". We grow right along with our kiddos.

  • @wrighthomestead
    @wrighthomestead 2 роки тому +6

    We've been on the struggle bus. I've had to unplug from social media just to stop the comparison game. My life isn't their life. It doesn't make me a bad mother that we're in this slump of burn out and dealing with sickness. We will get it together and get back in routine eventually. Thank you for sharing this video!❤

    • @jennlatona2797
      @jennlatona2797 2 роки тому +1

      Comparison is the enemy's way of attack to steal your joy, I'm praising The LORD that you exercised wisdom to unplug! 🙌🏻🙏🏻♥️

  • @evelynr1540
    @evelynr1540 2 роки тому +3

    Watched this at 12:20a.m and tears started rolling down my face Jaime 😢. Your words truly touched me ♥️. I'm a new homeschooling single mom of three children ages 9,11,12. Thank you for hearing our Lord's calling and putting this video up. I will be forever grateful for coming across this channel and you Jaime. God Bless You, I'm going to replay this as a reminder for those really hard days, it will be my long distance "call" homeschool mom friend🙂

  • @kimberlyrocheleau7875
    @kimberlyrocheleau7875 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video. I needed this so very much. My 4 boys challenge me everyday and I'm at a crossroad. I feel so inadequate to this task God has put in front of me.
    God bless you.

  • @idaliamartinez3270
    @idaliamartinez3270 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. I have been thinking about homeschooling my child. The struggles you are talking about are hitting me because I am feeling like I am failing my child by leaving him in public school. He is behind and I know I could bring him up spiritually and academically at home. Thank you!

  • @RootedHomeLife
    @RootedHomeLife 2 роки тому +5

    Yes Jamie! My pastor just talked about this yesterday in general. Be consistent, but PLAN TO FAIL. He delivered it so much better obviously, but so good!!

  • @ruizoe7
    @ruizoe7 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for sharing. This was God sent. I’ve bee feeling so overwhelmed and burnt out…ready to throw in the towel 😞. Thanks for the reminder of homeschooling with an eternal perspective, not worldly….everything you said was exactly what I needed to hear. God bless you and your family. 🙏

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  2 роки тому +1

      You are doing a good job, mama. Today is a new day!!!! 💕

  • @mountainmamashome
    @mountainmamashome 2 роки тому +2

    It's true. I've been doing this 12 years, and am a homeschool graduate. I weekly wonder what I got myself into and end up on my knees every day calling to God for help. It doesn't get easier, it does get different. Old trials are traded in for new, and each season brings new challenges to navigate. Right now I've got kids in high, middle and elementary school. I don't struggle with comparison...I struggle with other things though...mainly setting the bar a little to high. I think a lot of mama's don't talk about the struggles because they fear naysayers and being viewed as incompetent. Since we're such a minority and have gone against the grain by being homeschoolers we fear as we look through the scope of the world, as you perfectly said. I really loved this video.

  • @heathertycksen1170
    @heathertycksen1170 2 роки тому +3

    I needed this!! There are so many days where I feel like I’ve never been so NOT on top of things in my entire life - thank you for speaking truth!! 😘

  • @ambargarfias8405
    @ambargarfias8405 Рік тому +1

    Omg I think brought me to your video today, I have been thinking about homeschooling for a long time and now with the recent shooting in Nashville this feeling has become stronger, I have 4 kids and one on the way and it seems impossible for me to do this but I will pray to the lord to guide me. Thank you so much for this video

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  Рік тому

      Amber, I pray that He opens doors for your family and that God will bless this journey you are on! Follow Him, mama...His plans are good. He will equip those that He calls. 🙌❤️🤗

  • @abideintheword.
    @abideintheword. 7 місяців тому

    I am really struggling this past month with homeschooling. Please be praying for me and thank you for your words 💕

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  7 місяців тому

      I am so, so sorry, friend. I will send up a prayer on your behalf now. You are doing a great job, mama. I am so sorry you are struggling. I promise you, you are not alone. Is there a specific thing you are struggling with or just in general, homeschool?
      Sometimes, when we have hit a wall, it is because my expectations are too high for the season we may be walking through. I am good at piling it all on and then struggling to maintain depending on what our season may be.
      I will pray for you, friend. 💕

  • @ASlovealways
    @ASlovealways 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. It surely just blessed my lonely soul this morning when I woke up for homeschool. 😮‍💨 I pray that God blesses you & your family, over and over for helping encourage Mommas like me. 🙏🏾❤

  • @juliejohnson3788
    @juliejohnson3788 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for your prayer and your words of encouragement. You met me exactly where I am today. 💜

  • @myinnerlightfaith
    @myinnerlightfaith 2 роки тому +1

    I needed to hear this today. And I also appreciated the simple comment that it had taken you 4 hours to make a simple video. I get so disheartened at distractions and my own struggles with depression and it gets to me that things take longer to accomplish at times. I’m really struggling with trying to handle everything, the house, the meals, the kids, the school and stay on top of it all. Things keep falling apart and I’m really at the point where I’m not sure if homeschooling is for us. But then I have the moments when I realize I would miss being around the kids and if I’m ready to send them to school only to get them back at the end of the day when they are exhausted and irritable.

  • @adamerinstone2087
    @adamerinstone2087 2 роки тому +3

    Loved this! Thank you for sharing your heart. I just watched this, and earlier today when I was doing Bible with my kids (ages 4 and 6) our "story" for today was Psalm 23 🙌🏻 God is good all the time! ❤️

  • @marinabrooke
    @marinabrooke 2 роки тому

    I really needed this ❤ thank you so much for posting this

  • @nwilson942
    @nwilson942 2 роки тому

    Thank you!! I needed to hear this exactly today 🙏🏽

  • @mamamilly10
    @mamamilly10 2 роки тому

    I needed this 💗 thank you

  • @christinaroberts7420
    @christinaroberts7420 2 роки тому

    Needed this… thank you for sharing!

  • @daniellemartin6734
    @daniellemartin6734 2 роки тому

    Love all of this! Thank you for sharing ☺️

  • @kristenstockwell2738
    @kristenstockwell2738 2 роки тому

    You're amazing! Such great advice! I love listening to you! Thanks for taking the time out of your busy days to reach out to us mommas 💗

  • @susanneheide6918
    @susanneheide6918 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video! I really needed this!! Thank you ❤️

  • @elisepetereck6571
    @elisepetereck6571 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your heart! ❤
    I've saved this video to listen back to when I need your words on the hard days.

  • @oursweetiebirdshome
    @oursweetiebirdshome 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this. It is so needed. ❤❤❤

  • @emilyivey9349
    @emilyivey9349 2 роки тому

    I’m crying! Thank you for this!

  • @stephaniejones678
    @stephaniejones678 2 роки тому

    Thank you for being bold and praying at the opening of this video! Thank you for always sharing your heart!

  • @shelleyvorster7635
    @shelleyvorster7635 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this video, I am feeling incredibly hopeless and ready to give up on homeschooling. I work from home too and it's hard...May I focus on my Shepherd

  • @annemorph
    @annemorph 2 роки тому

    such sweet encouragement, thank you 🤎

  • @Nana_Waffles
    @Nana_Waffles 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this. 🥰

  • @blancar9325
    @blancar9325 2 роки тому +1

    Wow Jamie, this was so well needed! I truly felt this in my soul! Thank you so much for the encouragement. Loving your channel 💗

  • @elizabethabell8731
    @elizabethabell8731 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the encouragement!

  • @grizmoosemama6499
    @grizmoosemama6499 2 роки тому

    such perfect timing...So very encouraging...appreciate you and all your encouragement..Love your channel...

  • @ShuureiNyoko
    @ShuureiNyoko 2 роки тому

    What a beautiful video! Thank you!! 💜💜💜

  • @janellehapunik5632
    @janellehapunik5632 2 роки тому

    This is amazing and you are amazing!!! Love this message so much. I feel it in my soul. ❤

  • @janacurlis9306
    @janacurlis9306 5 місяців тому

    Thankyou so much. I needed you message today. I was guided to homeschool and now I'm questioning myself and feel like giving up. I need a sign and guidance. Thank the Lord. For guiding me to your video ❤

  • @g.palmer
    @g.palmer 2 роки тому

    Aww mama! I so needed this today!

  • @AngelinaParker1
    @AngelinaParker1 10 місяців тому

    The fact that u prayed at the beginning of your video and it touched me I instantly subbed.

  • @SummerMeyers
    @SummerMeyers 2 роки тому +2

    The Lord bless you and your sweet family! I watched this twice today and it really hit my heart. I love what you shared and what you continue share on your channel. It is so powerful and ministers to my soul. Homeschool is hard and your channel is a great reminder of God's love for us all. 💕💕

  • @foxfirefarms1514
    @foxfirefarms1514 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much I just started to homeschool this year.. Day 40 now and I feel like I am struggling already... You have help put this in perspective thank you thank you thank you

  • @JustMakinItWork
    @JustMakinItWork 2 роки тому

    Love that you "went there" with this. Needs to be shared, talked about and resolved.

  • @gisellecarr2099
    @gisellecarr2099 2 роки тому

    This! Just so good and on time word. Thank you! I cried watching this and it encouraged me. To keep looking for and to keep seeking my shepherd. Continuing to seek His face and taking homeschool one day at a time. Thank you!

  • @laurenehlert7512
    @laurenehlert7512 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for being so real. It was very encouraging.

  • @jennymarie1915
    @jennymarie1915 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @abbz718
    @abbz718 7 місяців тому

    I’m one of the sweet momma’s who NEEDED this word of encouragement today! Literally cried through almost the whole video. Thank you 🙏🏼💙

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  7 місяців тому +2

      Praising God that He is still using this video to encourage other mamas. You are seen and heard, my friend!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Other658
    @Other658 2 роки тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this video. EVERY SINGLE THING, you’ve mentioned, has went through my head so many times, and I’m only on year 2 of homeschooling.

  • @lindseyhamer8834
    @lindseyhamer8834 2 роки тому

    Oh man…I needed this! Wish you lived closer…love “talking things out” “with you”. Thank you 🙏

  • @teresaalmaguer4621
    @teresaalmaguer4621 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video I am literally crying because I needed to hear this today.

  • @nicoletaincze7614
    @nicoletaincze7614 2 роки тому

    Ohhh, This is truly encouraging..!!!

  • @mirandakh17
    @mirandakh17 2 роки тому +1

    Didn't know I'd be crying this morning!! ❤️ I never realized how many negative comments we've received until yesterday someone said they were glad we were homeschooling... I was shocked.
    The devil goes after us!! GOD is with us and HE will guide us through our days!!! HE will never leave us!

  • @Nikki-ks6wi
    @Nikki-ks6wi 2 роки тому +2

    I needed this 💯 I got so intimidated recently and I am realizing I just need to make her a learner for life and a love for God

  • @amandaharper5344
    @amandaharper5344 2 роки тому

    I needed this today!! 😭😭 I think today was our hardest day yet in our 2 years of homeschooling. 😮‍💨 I’m so glad I got on here tonight and saw this. Thank you.

  • @fourkaday7774
    @fourkaday7774 Рік тому

    Thank you I really needed this message today! I really started to feel like I wasn't doing things right. I'm feeling encouraged ☺️

  • @missfizz2386
    @missfizz2386 2 роки тому

    Just as you said you were gonna try not to cry I did. I saw this pop up this morning not even realizing how relevant it would be for the hard day it ended up being. Thank you for this ministry sister.

  • @jaimejewell9686
    @jaimejewell9686 2 роки тому +3

    The beginning with the prayer!!!!💕💕💕😍😍😍you know this is new to me. And loving every minute. Happy to be part this "season" for me.... after some time I finally figured out what season meant. When you would talk about it. You always make me smile when I get to listen

  • @jeniferteodoro4513
    @jeniferteodoro4513 2 роки тому

    Amen!! I didn't know that about sheep either. That's so cool thank you for sharing. I see you in ministry in the future. Thank you for your positive messages. I need to do a social media detox for sure.

  • @tierrablalock3806
    @tierrablalock3806 2 роки тому +1

    I just started homeschooling... just, thank you... thank you so much

  • @paigedeclue9766
    @paigedeclue9766 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video!!! 😭
    This was much needed.

  • @jesusistheanswer2074
    @jesusistheanswer2074 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing 😊 it's definitely one of those days! I have realized on those days that it's ok to do more"fun" learning stuff or cut corners a bit. And that I don't need "fillers" I need them to learn what's important God bless ❤️

  • @amieeguariglia7686
    @amieeguariglia7686 2 роки тому

    This video is for me... thank you! I'm currently doing the ready 2 read program through gather round with my 7 year old son and it seems like every day is a battle to get through school...I know it will click when he's ready but it's definitely an exhausting battle every day.... thank you for the encouragement!⁷

  • @DizzyAngie
    @DizzyAngie 2 роки тому

    Your prayer was beautiful and your words were wonderful ❤️

  • @Bamberdoodle
    @Bamberdoodle 2 роки тому

    Yes to all of this! Thank you! I can't hit the like button enough. Thank you for praying with us and being raw and real. Sending mom support and prayers from PNW.

  • @connietovar859
    @connietovar859 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Jamie, can I just say thank you for sharing this video. I’ve been homeschooling for 5 years. I homeschool 3, and this year has been such a challenge. I’ve been in such a roadblock and I’m beginning to feel weary and I think my kids are picking up on that too. You hit the nail on all of my struggles. Am I doing enough, am I teaching enough, are the kids understanding what they are reading/ learning. It’s definitely been a challenge and I think you so much for talking about this. I needed to hear this. I ugly cried because I know now I am not alone in this. God bless you.

  • @debVan1363
    @debVan1363 2 роки тому

    Great video!! Even with the interruptions.....that's real life and how our days really look. So thanks for being real!

  • @jillguilmet1068
    @jillguilmet1068 4 місяці тому

    Best video I have heard yet!

  • @rheaapplegate3101
    @rheaapplegate3101 2 роки тому

    I just found your channel yesterday and I'm so thankful! I could just give you a hug! We are wrapping up our second year of homeschooling. I have two boys. I am
    exhausted, facing some
    questions about my health, and battling anxiety and the enemy's attempts to discourage me. I pray that the Lord blesses you and your family today as you have been a blessing to me!

  • @OneBlessedMess
    @OneBlessedMess 2 роки тому

    This is such a beautiful video 🤍🤍 Thank you for sharing your heart, sweet friend!

  • @juliahoeppner2748
    @juliahoeppner2748 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for being obedient and posting this. This is such a word of encouragement......you don't even know!! So affirming. I'm sorry about the hard stuff you face today. The spiritual battle is real. Praying for you.

  • @kayw6004
    @kayw6004 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video! I have so many times thought just those same things you talked about in this video as a homeschooling Mom. What you said has made me realize that I, we, my son and I, can do this. We can always turn to God for our help when we need Him, as we are not alone in this journey. May God bless you and your channel.

  • @DorelisaGC
    @DorelisaGC 2 роки тому +3

    Love this video! Thank you for being obedient and sharing it. It is very needed for any momma out there, homeschooling or not, we need to let go and let God!
    I actually just wrote the new verse for this week or Two and it’s Psalm 23. (I have a tabletop blackboard, just as a reminder to meditate in God’s Word) My son was listening to the video and he said “it’s all connected! What she’s saying, our verse and the sheep example!” That’s how God works in our lives. God bless you and your family!

  • @michellebrooks5315
    @michellebrooks5315 2 роки тому +1

    I so needed this video. This year has been so hard mentally for me and I feel like I'm failing my daughter. I know God has called me to homeschool and I truly enjoy it but this year I'm struggling on so many levels. :( Thank you for your prayer ♥

  • @Lifewiththecanos
    @Lifewiththecanos 2 роки тому

    This was so timely! Thank you so much for allowing yourself to be led by the Holy Spirit and pouring into us in such a way! Blessings to you and your family.

  • @christinasmith1586
    @christinasmith1586 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this! I have been so stressed out and I've been having such an unbearable feeling of failure.
    We had a hurricane hit in August and we didn't have electricity or running water for a month. Then, after looking for 2 years, our realtor finally found us the perfect house!!! The closing happened really fast so in October we were moving! Then... Thanksgiving and Christmas... We seriously still have boxes to unpack on top of being behind homeschooling. I did realize that throughout both the chaos and the blessings, I have been forgetting to go to my Father/Best Friend on a daily basis to give it all to him.
    Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you and the messages he is giving you to share!

  • @amandakerr9184
    @amandakerr9184 2 роки тому

    Spoke right to my soul this evening♥️🙌🏻

  • @dedep.2073
    @dedep.2073 10 місяців тому

    This video is so relevant to what I'm going through at this very moment.

  • @refereetothefive6451
    @refereetothefive6451 2 роки тому

    ❤️ Thank you! 😊 Such a good video! ❤️

  • @robloxboy691
    @robloxboy691 Рік тому +1

    I am so happy I found this video I just started homeschooling I needed this so bad I have been feeling so bad not knowing how to start or what to do . Thanks for this video

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for watching, friend! You got this, mama! I am so excited for you and your journey! I hope you find encouragement and community here, mama. ❤️

  • @breathec8241
    @breathec8241 Рік тому

    I know im late to this video, but THIS IS THE BESt one I've seen here. So Helpful. Thank You. and may God Bless you, your family and your journey.

  • @dreahart89
    @dreahart89 2 роки тому +1

    Best video you've done. So timely. So true. 💕

  • @carlydoggett3277
    @carlydoggett3277 2 роки тому

    Jamie thank you for who you are! You are willing to be real to be kind to be encouraging and most importantly to be a voice for Christ. Thank you today for this video you are a blessing.

  • @LynThinks
    @LynThinks 2 роки тому +3

    I don't comment often, but I definitely wanted to say thank you for this video. I needed to hear this. I woke up with every single thought and insecurity that you spoke of on my mind this morning. "Am I doing enough?", was at the top of that list. This journey is challenging, but absolutely rewarding, achievable, and a blessing to be able to go through. I'm learning to give myself grace. Thank you.

    • @SimplyLivingIt
      @SimplyLivingIt  2 роки тому +1

      You are doing an amazing job, mama. Today is a fresh new day! Your words are so spot on! 💕

  • @JustMakinItWork
    @JustMakinItWork 2 роки тому +1

    Like you said, it doesn't getting easier...just DIFFERENT. The beautiful burden of Morherhood is an honor and MUCH lighter when we carry only what we are supposed to. Comparing is crippling. Keep eyes on Jesus and our babies. Careful to "not compare our weaknesses to others strengths" (heard that last quote the other day)🙌🙌🙌

  • @jennymr90
    @jennymr90 2 роки тому

    Hi mama I’m new here! Such a great video! ❤️I’m new to homeschooling just in my 3rd week and already I’m seeing how beautiful crazy and unpredictable it is lol. Thankfully I came in knowing that expecting that and I’m in a season of truly just enjoying it, but it’s great to know It won’t always feel that way. ❤️thank you for all the great advice. 😘 God bless you and your family mama!

  • @momh8617
    @momh8617 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the encouragement. I am a mom of 4 special needs kids and homeschooling 3 soon to be all 4 and I’m in my second year. Man are some days just hard I have definitely cried. Thanks for the reminder that God is with always. Love your authenticity.

  • @jeshanahram264
    @jeshanahram264 2 роки тому +1

    Wow. A minute in and I felt peace and had goosebumps. Nicely done! ❤

  • @amberdunigan7550
    @amberdunigan7550 2 роки тому

    Thank you, we got sick with covid after Christmas and during New Years, I was down for three weeks trying to get my energy back, so trying to get back into a routine and rhythm has been tough the last two weeks. But thanks for taking time to share.

  • @simplyhomeschool18
    @simplyhomeschool18 2 роки тому +2

    So much TRUTH here!!! Thank you Jamie for being such an encouragement for us mamas. ❤️ Jesus truly leads you! 🙏

  • @irisrivera4138
    @irisrivera4138 2 роки тому

    Thank You, Thank You for bringing this. I’m a mother of three boys well two grown man and a 14 year old boy. I’m a newbie at homeschooling second year. Having a hard time with trying to teach my child high school when I can’t remember half of the stuff. Trying one curriculum after another with no success to the point I had a horrible anxiety and panic attack and started screaming at my child. I had to completely stop and take a break from middle of December until second week of January. I feel like a failure, my son seems completely lost 😞 he is stressed out. As I was researching for more help with homeschool high school I came across your video. Thank You I needed this. God Bless You!