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

[@SimplyLivingIt]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@crazychicken4063]

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

[@kristinstacey5003]

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]

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

[@CP-fo5sy]

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]

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

[@RachelAlyseThomas]

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]

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

[@halieruppe1710]

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

[@ForHisGlory222]

😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏💗💗💗

[@Juliaelara91]

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.

[@kimberlyeisfeld8389]

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

[@SimplyLivingIt]

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

[@Montessori_Motherhood]

I just started homeschooling my kindergarten. We started loosely in June. We played games, used our movable alphabet and other hands on materials and also curriculum. Now it’s almost october and my daughter has caught in, and doesn’t want to do anything! She is so resistant. So I’m throwing out the curriculum books. Going to focus on art and science experiments she loves and reboot. I used to love our time together and it’s become stressful and frustrating, it makes me want to cry, but I just need wisdoms in this moment.

[@chriszapata971]

There are several libraries in my area and storytime has been pivotal. Plus I get a brain break too for a little bit. They often have other free events that we always try to go to. Remember you're not alone!

[@lifewithginab]

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

[@meganbell6492]

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

[@elizabetheckhardt4060]

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]

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!

[@RhondaTowanda]

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! ♥️😘

[@sambotros1918]

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[@brittanycole6788]

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 💕

[@cburys]

I have many bad days. I have 2 boys (k & prek). It really is hard for my mental health, all the whining and their attention spans are 10 minutes. It hard to fit everything in. I feel like we have 1 good day then 7 bad. Pray for me. the Lord put this on my heart before I was christian. I think homeschooling (if you can financially) is what he wants for us. Thanks for this video @simplylivingit

[@HerDailyJourney]

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]

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]

@@framseen2 thank you!

[@sambotros1918]

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[@L--C]

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]

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[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

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.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

I love that quote!!!!

[@wrighthomestead]

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]

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

[@evelynr1540]

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🙂

[@shelleyvorster7635]

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

[@Positioned2win]

I hope things are getting a little easier for you. I too work from home and homeschool 4 kids( disabled 5 year old, 10 year old, 12and 13 year olds). I run my own businesses and have been homeschooling for going on 4 years. For me there are days I feel like giving something up, but I know God made me for such a time as this. Days that I have a good homeschool day , I don’t get much work done. I’m still figuring it out. Just wanted you to know you are not alone.🙌🏾🥰🙏🏾

[@shelleyvorster7635]

@Positioned2win thank you for replying, things are better as my journey and relationship with Jesus strengthens. Well done Mama, you are doing a great job, you are also not alone. We are doing exactly what Abba Father wants us to be doing. Blessings x

[@ThisBraveHeart]

I needed and could never find anything like this. This popped up on my for you page, God has answered my prayers!

[@myinnerlightfaith]

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.

[@kimberlyrocheleau7875]

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.

[@elizabetheckhardt4060]

4 boys here too- I get it 😢

[@heathertycksen1170]

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!! 😘

[@mirandakh17]

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!

[@juliejohnson3788]

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

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Julie, thank you for being here. 💕

[@LynThinks]

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]

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

[@ruizoe7]

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]

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

[@ambargarfias8405]

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]

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. 🙌❤️🤗

[@debbiecyphers7331]

I'm just now hearing this video. Oh my, only God knows how I needed this 😢 Thank you for being obedient to God in producing this message. I'm feeling so encouraged ♥

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Debbie, thank you for taking the time to comment. Your words mean so much to me! I'm so thankful to God, who knows just what we need ...right when we need it. Be encouraged, Mama! 🫶❤️🫶

[@RootedHomeLife]

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!!

[@christinasmith1586]

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!

[@mountainmamashome]

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.

[@momh8617]

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.

[@rheaapplegate3101]

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!

[@made2thrive2002]

It gets easier physically as children get older but then it also gets harder mentally and emotionally. It has surprised me how hard it is with adult children living at home. 19yo finished college early(thanks to homeschooling), working full time and saving money before moving.

[@stephanieflores9797]

I searched “when homeschooling is hard” and came across this video. It felt like the year was going so well, but I have struggled SO MUCH with my 7th grader the past few weeks. This blessed me.

[@AngelinaParker1]

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

[@ASlovealways]

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. 🙏🏾❤

[@adamerinstone2087]

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! ❤️

[@SummerMeyers]

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. 💕💕

[@jamied3688]

It doesn’t get easier, the challenges just change for sure. Our homeschool journey started 2 years ago and it’s been a huge adjustment to pull a kid that was in 6th grade and go into that whole world. It’s nerve wracking! I have moments where I feel like a complete failure but then others I feel so amazing that I have a 14 year old that still likes me. An outschool teacher told me he was so respectful and polite and a wonderful student and that is just what i needed. I feel like homeschooling is a life long things for us. I know that if my kids choose to continue their school journey and need help, I will be there learning right there with them. My son even told me how happy he was in homeschool. He had anxiety and I’m pretty sure he was depressed in public middle. It was awful.

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

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

[@janacurlis9306]

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 ❤

[@DorelisaGC]

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!

[@foxfirefarms1514]

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

[@tierrablalock3806]

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

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Congratulations, mama!!! 🎉🤗

[@connietovar859]

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.

[@kayw6004]

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.

[@abbz718]

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]

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

[@jaimejewell9686]

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

[@framseen2]

That example you gave of your friend whose son is doing something way beyond what she trained him for.... That was SO ENCOURAGING to hear. That is my prayer before the Lord every day. That while I try to be faithful to do my part, I NEED HIM to be the one to teach my children 💕❤️ thank you for this video! (also, side note... Would LOVE a video on your off grid cabin. How you were able to purchase a second house on one income, how you set it up, etc--IF that's something you feel comfortable with! 😍)

[@idaliamartinez3270]

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!

[@carlydoggett3277]

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.

[@ejfranco14]

Thank you momma!!! Iam crying because this is exactly how I feel right now. Need to find my rest and peace with Jesus.

[@robloxboy691]

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]

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. ❤️

[@hollyhall4236]

I have a 29 and 23 year old and it was much easier when they were young children. The older they got the tougher it was. Even with them as adults. There have been some real difficulties to handle. But, I’ve found that God has always given enough grace to get through each day. So thankful for the peace that only He can bring!!

[@crazychicken4063]

Thank you for saying this. I have a 22 and 20 year old, plus still schooling out 17 and 15 year old. I've been feeling like I've failed. It's hard. I was wishing they were back in the younger years, but not really. I don't want to go back and do it all over again. That was work too.

[@TheEclecticHomeschooler]

Great word, friend! You know the Lord has ordained it when you see how the enemy tried to distract and derail. Thanks for putting your heart out there for other mamas. Always an encouragement!

[@gabielleklock8580]

It did Jamie! Though I am sure I am not the only one, your video spoke right to my heart. Among others, it was for me…and I am so appreciative of your obedience to God in sharing it! Thank you, thank you, thank you from the depths of my Mama heart. I will include your family situation(s) in my prayers. God is faithful and sovereign. I know you know this💖

[@SimplyLivingIt]

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[@charlenegomez6273]

Thanks for sharing this video.. reading the other mama’s comments makes me feel better about my decision to homeschool ☺️

[@SimplyLivingIt]

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[@abideintheword.]

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

[@SimplyLivingIt]

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. 💕

[@debVan1363]

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

[@Mannfamdhb03]

I must have missed this video when I was on a break! How timely our God is. All the curriculum videos make me feel like I'm not doing enough 😳 thank you for always being open and honest! I am so thankful for you 💗

[@SimplyLivingIt]

I'm thankful for you, friend! 🤗

[@ashleygutierrez8305]

This was for me Thank you for taking the 4 hours plus to get it to me. Really thank you. I had just had a super long day, put my kids to bed did the dishes and was Sitting among a huge pile of all the papers and supplies and things that I feel I’m failing at crying and I felt like I needed to turn on KZbin. Your video was the first one that popped up and your beanie was cute so I watched it. I feel so seen by God right now. Thank you for reminding me what direction to look 🤍

[@SimplyLivingIt]

He is with you, mama! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fourkaday7774]

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

[@ReiverGrad14]

Ok so God put it on my heart to read Psalm 23 with my son everyday and in my Bible time it was what name of God are you focusing on and it was Shepherd and I started listening to your video and I'm crying. I needed this!!!

[@PrayerWarrior-cn1ex]

I needed to hear this am in tears thank you so much 🫂💓 the Lord so good he put this video on my feed. Just last night my kids had Psalms 23 this video is conformation to keep going am in tears 😭🕊️

[@bryersheridan815]

Thank you for this video I needed this today even a year after you made it , your comment for needing a kingdom scope not a worldly scope has truest touched my heart ♥️ thank you for heart and ministry in this channel so grateful to know that other Christian homeschool mamas in the trenches with me as I am feeling the daily grind , thank you 🙏 thank you thank you

[@laurenehlert7512]

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

[@juliahoeppner2748]

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.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Thank you! ❤️

[@volschick2004]

Thank you for this! We are on the struggle bus. I have a teenager that is having a hard year. We suspect she’s autistic. Her only friend moved across the country. She’s always been behind with grade level. I am so afraid I’m screwing her up. I have a six year old that wants nothing to do with school. She is a reluctant reader. I’m so tired of dragging her through school time.

[@annai157]

9:40 LOVE this! Always look thru the right scope - it makes all the difference in the world.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Thank you so much for watching 💕

[@neginahmadi-miller2246]

There were distractions throughout this video, because some force tried to steal the moment. Thank you for pulling through and sharing. The struggles are real. So are the beautiful moments. Today was less of the beautiful moments, but reminder to self...it would not have been perfect every day if they were taught by some other person in public school either.

[@teresaalmaguer4621]

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

[@missfizz2386]

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.

[@noahsmilkshake]

Yes! It doesn't get easier, there are joys and challenges in every stage so expect to keep learning and leaning on God. Whether you homeschool or not, this is true.

[@dedep.2073]

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

[@jesusistheanswer2074]

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 ❤️

[@homeschoolonbarnwood]

Love this video - so thankful for your encouragement. Thankful for Jesus and His Grace daily ❤️

[@Ashlie-c4x]

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.

[@amberdunigan7550]

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.

[@JustMakinItWork]

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)🙌🙌🙌

[@reedixon11]

It was for me. Today has been hard. And all afternoon I have asked myself if this is the right thing? Why am i doing this? Am i doing enough? Are my kids even getting anything. And then i went outside alone and pulled up something to listen to on youtube while i walked around my house, and your video was on my feed, and I so needed to hear these words. Thank you for posting! It has meant everything today !

[@loreearter1263]

God put this video Infront of me at the perfect moment, Thank you!!

[@Emily0711]

Feeling so run down lately with 4 boys 8.5 and under and a baby due in 2 months. I’ve tried 3 different curriculum the past 10 months and have just felt panicked and a complete mess. Thank you for the video ❤

[@amieeguariglia7686]

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

[@g.palmer]

Aww mama! I so needed this today!

[@emilyivey9349]

I’m crying! Thank you for this!

[@michellebrooks5315]

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 ♥

[@hisbigshots6043]

Best Homeschool video ever!!!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Love you! 💕

[@breathec8241]

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.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Wow, thank you so, so much! ♥️🙌

[@abideintheword.]

So amazing how God is. I just pulled my daughter out on Monday from public school. One of the best public schools in our state because God has put it on my heart to homeschool her. I feel so lost, lonely, and like I just failed her. We had a great community at her school, but I know this is what Jesus is wanting me to do. This video has helped so much!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

You are amazing! I am so proud of you for taking that step and am so incredibly excited for you to embark on this journey!!! ❤🤗🤗🤗

[@abideintheword.]

@@SimplyLivingIt thank you!! ❤️ you’ve been such a blessing and so thankful for your videos!!!

[@malloryanthony8921]

Your words made me feel normal. It's been a difficult season. I have three boys Homeschooling my 1st grader while my 1 and 4 year are running around the house and I'm pregnant with my 4th. I barely could homeschool through my morning sickness and cried almost everyday feeling like a total failure. But it brought me to my knees before the Lord and I realized a can't do this without Him. After He called to to do this. Thankfully I'm also starting to feel better. Loved what you shared. Thank you ❤️

[@carrihayes5176]

Thank you for posting this. You have a beautiful heart. I am on year 2 of homeschooling 4 kiddos. My oldest is in 9th. I have been praying for God to help him “find his thing”. Well, he did. He joined fire explorers. After I realized what he could potentially be exposed to as a first responder I had a mini panic attack. But then I heard God say, “trust me” So, that’s what I am doing. Trusting Him to protect and trusting Him to take over where I fail ❤️

[@crazychicken4063]

I've cried and cried through this video. Your opening with prayer was so needed. Than you for reminding me to look to the One who can help. Thank you for saying all this. I've graduated two. They are 22 and 20 now. We're still homeschooling our 17 and 15 year old. The first 3 are boys and the youngest is a girl. But I've been feeling like I can't do this anymore. We've been way relaxed with our schooling because I just feel so done. I don't do social media. I've been telling myself I need to make a schedule and stick with it but it always flops. Life happens, always! I've lost my sister, I've lost my mom 3 years ago. We've put my husband's dad in the nursing home the same year a close Aunt of his had to put in nursing home. It goes on and on.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

I am so sorry for your loss and heartache, mama. ❤ Just like you said, life happens. We move and flow through those seasons as best we can! You're doing an amazing job! One day at a time, friend. 🤗

[@simplyhomeschool18]

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

[@ShuureiNyoko]

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

[@lindseyhamer8834]

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

[@crystalkeefe9103]

Just to join all the others 😢 thank you ❤ I so need the reminder 🤗

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Crystal....thank you for being here. 💕

[@anabeaty8991]

I needed to hear this . Thank you

[@samanthakaser9388]

Thank you so much for this video! Your words (through Him) brought me right back to what He has called me to do!