It's Going To Be OK! — GRITANDFAVOR.COM

Mom friends: IT’S GOING TO BE OK!

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There are a multitude of things happening around us causing insane amounts of fear and uncertainty. But sending our kids back to school has me completely stressed out. I would venture to guess that I am not alone. These are the things I am reminding myself to curb the fear …

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1. We weren’t all created to homeschool our children. It is ok if you send your kids to public school. My husband and I both work full-time in jobs that are more than just jobs, they are part of our calling. And while raising our children is our most important work, that isn’t our only purpose in life. We are tasked by God to do other things for the kingdom as well. I had someone tell me, “If you really wanted to homeschool you would just figure it out.” Um… I still need to work and I still need to feed my kids. So I did “figure it out.” #PublicSchool

2.Public school is not a “lesser choice”. I know my capacity to teach my children. We tested it back in March… that capacity is small. This is a space where I get to trust that God will provide them God-fearing amazing teachers.

+Homeschooling doesn’t mean you love them more. Public school doesn’t mean you love them less.

+Homeschool mommas >>> GOOD FOR YOU. I love that it works for your family. What a blessing to be able to do that.

+Public school mommas >>> GOOD FOR YOU. I love that it works for your family. What a blessing to be able to send your kids to school.

3.I’m more stressed out about this than my kids. Thankfully, my kiddos are handling most of the changes well. I have been in complete turmoil about them wearing a mask all day. But after talking to my kids, I am fairly certain they would wear a gorilla suit if it meant they got to be out of the house and around their friends. Do I think they should have to wear a mask? No. Am I willing to lose my mind over it? Not anymore.

4.I have the power to change the narrative in my household. I get to decide what my children hear and see about most of the things related to Covid/BLM/#SaveTheChildren/Masks/Return To Learn... all of it. My words will perpetuate fear or will usher in peace. I will choose my words wisely.

5.Lastly, but most importantly. I have the power of prayer and the authority of heaven on my side. I am not sure when I forgot this important fact, but after months of absolute chaos, it slipped my mind. So today my prayers changed.

+My son can’t wear a mask because his glasses fog up (I’ve been legit worried about this) >>> God provide a solution for foggy glasses and give L a teacher who is lenient and graceful in this situation.

+My kids will be overwhelmed with how different everything will feel >>> God surround my children with adults who are not full of fear but instead exude joy and faith. Teachers who love what they do and love our children like their own. Give them the grace to handle our kids with delicate language while still challenging them to grow.

+School is going to be terrible if they don’t get to be together like normal >>> God, I pray for school staff who are creative and innovative while navigating new territory.

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God, give my children peace and excitement as they enter a new school year. And grant me the same.